Fausse Passe Surf Break

Lat Long: 22.57° S 166.47° E

Fausse Passe Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 26 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fausse Passe sea temperature is
22.4° 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 26 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SSW swell with 4,988 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 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 Sunday (Jul 26) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. 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 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (+11) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Sun 26th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Best Surf 2PM (Sun 26th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sun 26th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, surfers, Rusty here. We’ve got a wild 16-day forecast on our hands for this spot, and I gotta tell ya, it's a tale of two extremes: either way too much power or not quite enough love from the ocean.

Right out of the gate, this Sunday the 26th, the ocean is absolutely *pumping* with a massive 12ft SSW groundswell. We’re talking a combined energy of (5267) – that’s a lot of juice. The water’s sitting at a pretty normal 72°, so no surprises there. But here’s the thing: for a spot like Fausse Passe, that’s just too much. This is an advanced reef break, and while the wind is a clean cross-off, this swell is too big for most. This is expert territory only, and even then, you’d want to be very, very confident.

Monday and Tuesday see the size drop to around the 7ft mark, still a solid SSW swell, but the conditions get messy. Strong cross-off winds and lumpy conditions make it a struggle. It’s not unrideable, but the forecast calls it marginal with questionable tide. It's gonna be a grind.

The first real glimmer of hope hits on Thursday the 30th. The swell drops right back to 4ft, but the wind goes glassy with a light northerly breeze. The period jumps to a very long 13 seconds, making it a proper groundswell. It’s a small wave, but clean as a whistle. For a reef break, that long period will wrap in nicely, giving you those long, drawn-out lines. It won't be big, but it’ll be perfect for a longboard or a fish. The crowd situation? The guidance says *sometimes*, so expect a few other heads out for a morning session on that glass.

After that, we hit a proper flat spell. Friday the 31st through to Saturday the 1st of August is pretty grim. The swell picks up again on the 1st, but it comes with strong, lumpy cross-onshore wind, turning the ocean into a mess.

Then, brace yourselves. The 3rd of August brings another massive pulse of S swell, hitting 10ft with combined energy over (4379). Again, completely maxed out for this break. It’s a beautiful, clean swell but too big to handle without serious consequences. The following days, the 4th and 5th, are still bumpy and messy.

Looking further out to the second week, the energy drops right off. The 6th of August serves up tiny 3ft SSW groundswell. The wind is offshore, so if you’re a beginner looking for foam, it’s clean, but there's barely any push. The 7th brings a tiny bump with an incredibly long 19-second period – that’s super long period groundswell, which on a reef can be beautiful but very fickle. It’s a long shot.

The final days from the 8th to the 10th of August are a write-off thanks to strong to gale-force cross-off winds kicking up a horrible chop, even if the swell is small. There's a small window on the 10th with a 6ft SSW groundswell and fresh offshore wind, but the power is still moderate and the wind is strong, making it a challenge.

So, what’s the call? If you’ve got the skills, that Sunday the 26th is the standout for pure power and show, but it’s only for the brave. The real winner for the average surfer is Thursday the 30th of July. It’s not the biggest, but it’s the cleanest, glassiest window with a proper groundswell. For the rest of us, it’s a waiting game.

This is Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 19°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 19°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Fri afternoon).

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Tuesday
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Height (m)
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3.5
SSW
15
3.5
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14
2.5
SSW
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2.2
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12
2.2
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2.1
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2.4
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2.5
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13
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
5176
4278
2275
1523
1597
1442
1522
1186
460
302
245
290
340
339
295
431
294
269
2411
2253
2098
Wind (km/h)
25
SE
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SE
20
SSE
20
ESE
20
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20
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30
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30
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25
E
30
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30
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5
NNW
15
SSW
15
SSW
20
S
30
SSE
25
SSE
25
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25
SSW
30
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High Tide
6:47PM1.07m
6:00AM0.87m
7:29PM1.13m
6:49AM0.91m
8:05PM1.19m
7:32AM0.95m
8:38PM1.24m
8:11AM0.99m
9:09PM1.28m
8:49AM1.02m
9:38PM1.31m
9:26AM1.04m
10:07PM1.31m
Low Tide
11:36AM0.25m
00:54AM0.57m
12:27PM0.20m
1:37AM0.52m
1:11PM0.15m
2:14AM0.47m
1:49PM0.11m
2:47AM0.42m
2:25PM0.08m
3:20AM0.37m
2:59PM0.08m
3:53AM0.33m
3:33PM0.11m
4:25AM0.29m
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5:30
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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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