Surf Forecasts:
Fausse Passe surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, S swell with 4,347 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fausse Passe in the next 16 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 10s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fausse Passe over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s ahead for Fausse Passe.
It’s gonna be a tough week for the most part, with a lot of onshore wind messing things up. The first few days are pretty much a write-off. Friday the 28th and Saturday the 29th have cross-onshore winds and choppy, poor surf – not worth paddling out for. The swell energy is moderate (259) on Friday but jumps up strong on Saturday (878 to 1102), yet the wind just ruins it. Sunday the 30th has a solid 7ft SSW swell with strong energy (1975), but it’s still cross-onshore and lumpy. By Sunday afternoon it’s a little better, but still just marginal.
Monday the 31st finally sees a shift with clean, cross-offshore winds. The swell drops to 5-5ft from the S with moderate energy (402-639). It’s only a 1/10 score, but at least the surface is clean. Still, not much to get excited about.
Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Tuesday the 1st of September is the standout. The morning has a clean 7ft SSW swell with a very long 18-second period and huge energy (2704), but the afternoon is the real deal: a 10ft SSW swell with a 16-second period and massive energy (4039). The wind is clean cross-offshore. Thing is, at 10ft, this is only for experts – too big for most. The water temp is about average for this time of year.
Wednesday the 2nd drops back to 8-8ft with a long 14-second period, still clean but marginal conditions. Energy is strong (2110-2895). Then Thursday the 3rd morning is another highlight. You’ve got a 6ft SSW swell, 13-second period, moderate energy (1193), and light offshore winds from the E. That’s clean, lined-up waves for experienced surfers. The optimum direction for this reef is SW, so this SSW is close enough and the wind is finally working with us.
The rest of the first week fades. Friday the 4th and Saturday the 5th have smaller 4-5ft SSW swell with long periods (16 seconds) and moderate energy (557-1014), but the wind stays cross-offshore. It’s surfable but nothing special.
Into the second week, things get quieter. Sunday the 6th has small 2-3ft SSW swell with a very long 18-second period but weak energy (467-471). Not worth it. Then Monday the 7th morning pops up: a clean 5ft SSW swell with a very long 15-second period, moderate energy (1065), and light offshore winds from the E. That’s a solid session for experienced surfers – clean, groomed waves. But it’s a one-hit wonder. Tuesday the 8th sees another big 10ft swell, but again too big for the break. Wednesday the 9th has 7-8ft with strong winds (35-40 km/h), and by Thursday the 10th it’s back to small and clean but weak. The last few days from the 10th to the 12th are mostly small, clean, but not enough power to get excited about.
So, the pick of the whole 16 days is Tuesday afternoon the 1st of September for the sheer size and power – but only for the brave. For a more manageable session, Thursday morning the 3rd of September is your best bet with clean offshore wind and solid 6ft swell. And keep an eye on Monday morning the 7th of September – it’s further out but could deliver clean, long-period waves if the forecast holds. Fausse Passe is a consistent advanced reef, but you might have some company since it gets crowded sometimes.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 21°C on Thu night, min 19°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 19°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SW 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | S 11 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | S 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
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316 | 249 | 178 | 324 | 491 | 563 | 1160 | 1121 | 901 | 657 | 286 | 390 | 415 | 2490 | 4034 | 4080 | 2895 | 2110 | 1654 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 8:06PM1.27m | 7:56AM1.05m | 8:34PM1.31m | 8:33AM1.10m | 9:02PM1.32m | 9:10AM1.14m | 9:30PM1.31m | 9:48AM1.16m | 9:59PM1.28m | 10:28AM1.16m | 10:30PM1.21m | 11:12AM1.13m | 11:03PM1.14m | ||||||
Low Tide | 2:18AM0.34m | 2:02PM0.11m | 2:48AM0.27m | 2:37PM0.12m | 3:18AM0.21m | 3:12PM0.15m | 3:48AM0.17m | 3:47PM0.20m | 4:20AM0.14m | 4:25PM0.28m | 4:54AM0.14m | 5:07PM0.37m | |||||||
— | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | |
mm | 3 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | ESE 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | S 11 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | S 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
316 | 249 | 88 | 324 | 381 | 563 | 1160 | 1121 | 901 | 657 | 286 | 390 | 258 | 2490 | 4034 | 4080 | 2895 | 2110 | 1654 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | SSW 12 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | S 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SE 12 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | — | — |
96 | 111 | 178 | 64 | 39 | 38 | 47 | 77 | 75 | 52 | 116 | 249 | 415 | 6 | 31 | 31 | 31 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 13 | SE 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | SE 12 | S 22 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SSW 20 | SE 12 | SE 12 | — | — | — | — |
6 | 7 | 87 | 93 | 6 | 9 | 15 | 15 | 31 | 30 | 54 | 52 | 216 | 6 | 5 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 3 | WSW 3 | SW 4 | SW 9 | SSW 9 | — | SSW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 8 | E 9 | — | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 9 |
— | 3 | 4 | 9 | 491 | 530 | — | 839 | — | — | — | — | — | 202 | 87 | — | 90 | 83 | 103 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 10 | 567 | 1253 | 584 | 584 | 584 | 34 | 596 | 1285 | 150 | 1272 | 1416 | 110 | 1235 | 1235 | 80 | 80 | 730 | 0 |
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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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