Fausse Passe Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Fausse Passe (Fausse-Passe). This is a solid reef break that needs a good SSW swell and offshore winds to really light up. The water temp is sitting at 73°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so nothing wild there.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start. The first real chance to get wet is Wednesday afternoon, 15th July, but honestly, it’s a bit of a tease. There’s a 3ft SSW swell, but with a cross-off east wind at 25 km/h, it’s going to be messy. The energy is moderate (537), but it’s not worth getting excited about.

Thursday morning, 16th July, is when things start to look better. A 5ft SSW groundswell (16-second period) is coming in with a clean offshore NE wind at 30 km/h. The energy is strong (1013), and while it’s a bit much for beginners over 5ft, it’s a proper session for experienced surfers. The wind holds for the afternoon, though it picks up to 35 km/h, so it’ll be a bit more of a battle.

Friday the 17th is a step down. Swell drops to 3ft, and while the wind is still offshore, the energy is weaker (415). It’s a skunk day for most.

Now, here’s the standout. Saturday the 18th is the pick of the first week. The morning brings a 4ft SSW swell with a very long period of 17 seconds, and a clean offshore NE breeze at 20 km/h. The energy is strong (1052). The afternoon is even better: 5ft, 17-second period, and the wind goes light and cross-off from the NNE. The energy jumps to 1588. This is a proper reef-swell setup, long lines, clean faces. It’s an advanced wave, and the crowds are likely, so get there early.

Sunday the 19th is a mixed bag. The morning is a write-off with onshore W wind, but the afternoon is magic: 5ft, 20-second period, and a glassy offshore from the east at only 5 km/h. The energy is massive (2218). This is the best-looking session of the whole forecast, but it’s a Sunday, so expect company.

From Monday the 20th, things get tricky. Monday morning has a 5ft swell but a strong SE wind at 45 km/h makes it a no-go for surfing – that setup screams kite-surfing more than paddling. The afternoon is just as bad with a strong cross-shore.

Tuesday the 21st is marginal, with 4ft swell and a cross-off ESE wind, but the energy is still decent (1149). Followed by a drop in quality towards the end of the week, with shorter period swells and strong winds.

The second week looks patchy. There’s a gap of a few days with no real recommendations. Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th are small and weak. However, Monday the 27th is a standout for the second week: 5ft SSW swell, 18-second period, and a light cross-off ESE wind at 10 km/h. The energy is very strong (1624). That’s a clean, powerful reef session for the experienced crew.

Tuesday the 28th has a bigger 7ft swell, but it’s onshore from the west, so it’s only for the brave and the expert. After that, the wind turns onshore and lumpy through to the 30th, with 8ft swell but poor conditions.

So, bottom line: circle Saturday the 18th and Sunday the 19th for the best of the first week, and Monday the 27th for a promising long-range look. The rest is either marginal or blown out.

Rusty.

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