Surf Forecasts:
Fausse Passe surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 15s period, SSW swell with 1,432 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fausse Passe this week:
The surf forecast for Fausse Passe over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fausse Passe in the next 16 days are 1.8m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fausse Passe over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
We’re looking at a single spot this time – Fausse Passe, a consistent reef break that’s always exposed to the swell. It’s a tricky one, though. The start of the period is a write-off, with nothing worth paddling out for. The swell is tiny and the wind is a fresh cross-off breeze, just not making it happen. We’re looking at a gap of a few days with no real surf on offer.
The first flicker of hope comes on Tuesday the 25th in the morning. The swell jumps to 6ft from the SSW with a long 15-second period. That’s got some proper energy behind it (1414), and the wind is offshore, fresh and clean. It’s still a bit of a gamble, but it’s the first real sign of life. The afternoon sees the wind swing cross-off, making it a touch less inviting.
Wednesday the 26th morning is similar: 5ft SSW swell, 15 seconds, and a clean offshore breeze. The energy is still solid (990). It’s not perfect, but it’s the best we’ve seen so far. The stand-out, and I mean the *real* stand-out, is Friday the 28th morning. The swell drops a bit to 3ft from the SSW, but the period is a nice 13 seconds, and the wind is glassy – a light northwesterly at 3 mph. That’s as clean as it gets. The energy is moderate (280), but it’ll be smooth and lined up. This is your window for a glassy session, no crowds to worry about if you’re early.
After that, the wind turns messy and the swell gets lumpy over the weekend. Then we get a big pulse of energy coming in early September. On Tuesday the 1st of September, the swell is predicted to be 10ft from the SSW with a very long 18-second period, and the energy is huge (6339). The wind is cross-off, so it’s clean, but that’s serious size. This is for experts only. The same goes for Wednesday the 2nd and into the 6th of September – big, powerful SSW groundswells. The break will be too big for most, but if you’re an experienced surfer and you know the reef, the morning of Monday the 7th of September looks excellent with a 7ft SSW swell, 16-second period, and a moderate offshore breeze. The energy is strong (2503), and it’s forecast for experienced surfers.
So, to sum it up: the best of the bunch is that glassy Friday the 28th morning for a clean, fun session. The big stuff at the start of September is for the brave and the skilled. Keep an eye on the forecasts, things can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Sat night, min 20°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 126 | 58 | 115 | 65 | 63 | 210 | 1081 | 1400 | 1393 | 1328 | 983 | 789 | 697 | 726 | 670 | 389 | 273 | 181 | 186 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:58AM0.79m | 5:35PM0.98m | 4:38AM0.80m | 6:26PM1.05m | 5:46AM0.85m | 7:04PM1.13m | 6:36AM0.92m | 7:36PM1.21m | 7:17AM0.98m | 8:06PM1.27m | 7:56AM1.05m | 8:34PM1.31m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:11PM0.67m | 10:00AM0.34m | 11:46PM0.63m | 11:12AM0.30m | 00:39AM0.56m | 12:06PM0.24m | 1:16AM0.49m | 12:49PM0.18m | 1:48AM0.41m | 1:27PM0.14m | 2:18AM0.34m | 2:02PM0.11m | 2:48AM0.27m | ||||||
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 | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SSW 18 | SE 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 |
| kJ | 126 | 58 | 115 | 65 | 63 | 72 | 1081 | 1400 | 1393 | 1328 | 983 | 789 | 697 | 726 | 670 | 389 | 130 | 127 | 88 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SSW 19 | S 8 | SE 13 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 14 | SE 14 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 61 | 38 | 33 | 17 | 6 | 210 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 141 | 111 | 144 | 273 | 181 | 186 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SE 13 | SE 11 | SSW 18 | S 8 | — | SE 13 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 11 | 10 | 26 | 20 | 31 | 5 | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 53 | 94 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 234 | 231 | 165 | 127 | 207 | 88 | 341 | 232 | 163 | 110 | 173 | 181 | 192 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 80 | 105 | 80 | 80 | 105 | 80 | 80 | 105 | 150 | 80 | 110 | 110 | 80 | 11 | 105 | 0 | 0 | 1285 | 10 |
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