Fausse Passe Surf Break

Lat Long: 22.57° S 166.47° E

Fausse Passe Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 07 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fausse Passe sea temperature is
22.0° 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 7 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 15s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period, SSW swell with 942 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. 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 2.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 9s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (+11) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Sat 8th Aug)1ft (0.3m) 15s
Best Surf 2PM (Sat 8th Aug)1ft (0.3m) 15s
Most Powerful 5PM (Fri 14th Aug)7ft (2.2m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright guys, Rusty here again. Let’s break down this 16-day forecast for Fausse Passe. Honestly, it’s a slow burn. The first week and a half is mostly flat or blown out, with only tiny, unrideable waves. The second half brings a big surge of swell, but the wind is a constant battle. Water temp is about 72°, which is normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first real chance to get wet is Tuesday, August 11th. It’s not a standout, but it’s the first sign of life. The morning is glassy with a small 1ft SSW swell on a long 16-second period. The combined energy is weak at 81, so it’s tiny, but that glassy wind means it’ll be clean. It’s a reef break, so that long period will wrap in nicely, but it’s only for the advanced crew. Don’t get too excited.

Wednesday the 12th is similar – tiny 1ft SW swell, but with a very long 19-second period and clean cross-offshore winds. Still, the energy is only 98, so you’re hunting for a wave.

Things start to build on Thursday, August 13th. The morning sees 2ft SSW swell, period 16 seconds, and the energy jumps to 308. The wind is a light cross-onshore, so it’s a bit bumpy, but it’s the first day with some push. The afternoon gets a bit bigger at 3ft, but the wind turns onshore, making it messy.

Now, pay attention. Friday, August 14th is where the swell really starts to kick in. The morning is a bumpy 5ft from the SSW, but the afternoon hits 7ft from the same direction with a moderate cross-shore wind. The combined energy is a massive 1051, meaning there’s plenty of power. But the wind is cross, so it’s gonna be choppy. This is kite-surfing territory, not clean paddle surfing.

Saturday, August 15th is the best of the bunch. Morning sees 7ft SSW swell, period 12 seconds, and the energy is roaring at 2164. The wind is a clean cross-offshore breeze, so the waves will have some shape. The afternoon is similar, with a longer 14-second period and energy of 2699. This is the standout session. The swell is over 8ft, so this is experts only, and the reef at Fausse Passe will handle that long-period groundswell well. Get on it.

Sunday the 16th is still big, with 7ft in the morning, but the wind swings to a strong cross-shore, messing it up. The energy is still huge at 1558, but the wind is a killer. The afternoon drops to 3ft but with a 23-second period, which is ridiculously long, but the cross-wind is still there.

Monday the 17th and Tuesday the 18th have plenty of size (6ft to 6ft) and strong energy (over 3500), but the wind is still a factor. The mornings are cross-shore and messy, but the afternoons shift to a cleaner cross-offshore. Still, it’s a strong breeze, so it’s not perfect.

The last few days, from Wednesday the 19th to Saturday the 22nd, the swell drops back down to 4ft to 8ft, with a shorter period from the SE. The wind stays cross-offshore, but the energy is moderate. It’s surfable, but nothing to write home about.

So, the verdict: The only true standout is Saturday, August 15th. That morning session with 7ft SSW swell, clean cross-offshore wind, and groundswell energy is the one to circle. The rest of the window is either small, windy, or just average. Plan your day around that Saturday.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Fri afternoon, light winds from the NW by Sun morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

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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Thursday
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S
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11
0.3
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11
0.2
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15
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SE
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0.6
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0.8
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
72
72
42
23
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48
231
46
37
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64
21
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96
35
103
164
257
325
Wind (km/h)
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15
NW
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SW
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SSE
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SSE
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High Tide
2:51PM0.98m
2:05AM0.94m
4:24PM1.03m
3:29AM0.89m
5:41PM1.12m
4:56AM0.89m
6:41PM1.22m
6:07AM0.94m
7:29PM1.30m
7:05AM1.00m
8:11PM1.37m
7:55AM1.06m
8:49PM1.40m
Low Tide
8:35PM0.60m
9:06AM0.23m
10:20PM0.62m
10:21AM0.20m
11:52PM0.58m
11:32AM0.14m
00:57AM0.50m
12:31PM0.07m
1:46AM0.42m
1:23PM0.02m
2:27AM0.34m
2:09PM0.01m
3:06AM0.28m
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5:35
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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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