Fausse Passe Surf Break

Lat Long: 22.57° S 166.47° E

Fausse Passe Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 20 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fausse Passe sea temperature is
22.2° C
0.2° 

Fausse Passe surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Fausse Passe surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 15s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s period, SSW swell with 1,437 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 15s 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 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 15s 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 1.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (+11) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Thu 27th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 15s
Best Surf 2PM (Thu 27th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 15s
Most Powerful11AM (Tue 25th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fausse Passe over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here, and I’ve been staring at the charts for your local stretch, and honestly, it’s a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got a 16-day window ahead, but the first few days are going to require some patience. The real quality is tucked away in the second week, so don’t write this one off just yet.

The action starts on Friday, 21st August, but it’s not exactly firing. Fausse Passe is a reef break that needs an SW swell, and we’re getting a mix of SE and S swells at first. Friday morning has a 6 ft SE swell with a short 8-second period. The combined energy is moderate at 680, but the wind is a fresh cross-offshore breeze, keeping things clean. It’s rideable, but the short period means it’ll be a bit crumbly and not the best shape. The afternoon sees the swell drop to 5 ft, but the period improves to 10 seconds, and the energy jumps to 829. The conditions are labeled as poor, though, so it’s not a standout.

Saturday and Sunday, 22nd and 23rd August, are really small. The swell drops to 2 ft or less, and the energy is weak, below 100. The wind is offshore, which is nice, but there’s just not enough push. It’s a flat spell, so you’re better off doing something else.

Monday, 24th August, we see a little bump with a 3 ft SE swell, 10-second period, and moderate energy at 214. The wind is a fresh offshore, giving clean conditions. It’s labeled marginal, but it’s a slight improvement. Still, the size is small.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Tuesday, 25th August, is the first real standout. The morning brings a 6 ft SSW swell with a very long 16-second period. The combined energy is strong, hitting 1613. That’s a groundswell with serious power. The wind is a fresh offshore, making for clean, lined-up waves. This is a point-break and reef setup, and that long period will wrap in beautifully at Fausse Passe. It’s an advanced wave at this size, but for the crew who know what they’re doing, this is the best session of the forecast. The afternoon stays solid with 6 ft at 14 seconds and energy at 1247.

Wednesday, 26th August, keeps the swell running at 5 ft with a 15-second period, energy at 1003. The morning is cross-offshore, clean, but the afternoon gets a strong offshore breeze at 25 mph. That’s clean but hard to paddle into, so pick your spots.

Thursday, 27th August, the swell drops to 4 ft, but the period is still a long 15 seconds. The energy is moderate at 492. The wind is offshore, so it’s clean and drifty. It’s a more manageable size for a wider range of surfers.

The real gem comes on Saturday, 29th August. The morning has a 4 ft SSW swell, 12-second period, and best of all, glassy conditions with a 3 mph S wind. The combined energy is 400. That’s clean, fun, and the best window for a relaxed session without the big power. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, so no wetsuit fuss.

Sunday, 30th August, is also good. The morning is clean with a light breeze, 4 ft swell, and energy at 493. The afternoon turns offshore with a gentle breeze, keeping everything tidy. Another solid day.

The last week of August and into September sees smaller, wind-affected surf. The swell drops to 2-3 ft, and the energy is weak. The longest period we see again is on Tuesday, 1st September, with a 3 ft, 17-second S swell, but the wind is cross-shore, and the day is marginal. Not a standout.

The best session in this whole outlook is Tuesday, 25th August, with that 6 ft, 16-second SSW groundswell and offshore winds. That’s your call to action. The glassy Saturday, 29th August, is a close second for a more relaxed experience.

Stay patient, and keep your eyes on the charts. The second week has the goods.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 19°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds.

Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
SE
8
1.7
SE
8
1.6
SE
10
1.6
SE
11
0.5
S
9
0.9
SSE
10
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9
0.4
SSW
11
0.5
SE
10
0.3
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11
0.9
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10
0.4
SW
16
1
SSW
18
1.7
SSW
16
1.7
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
15
1.5
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
650
353
527
615
43
168
161
38
47
21
145
82
582
1437
1240
1382
996
800
585
Wind (km/h)
40
E
35
ESE
35
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30
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High Tide
00:35AM0.92m
2:42PM0.91m
1:27AM0.84m
4:19PM0.92m
2:58AM0.79m
5:35PM0.98m
4:38AM0.80m
6:26PM1.05m
5:46AM0.85m
7:04PM1.13m
6:36AM0.92m
7:36PM1.21m
Low Tide
7:31AM0.31m
8:18PM0.66m
8:39AM0.35m
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
rain showers
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5:39
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Fausse Passe Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Fausse Passe provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Fausse Passe can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Fausse Passe surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Fausse Passe) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Fausse Passe may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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