Surf Forecasts:
Fausse Passe surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, SSW swell with 2,319 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 14s 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 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fausse Passe over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, grab your coffee, mate. Rusty here, and I’ve got the skinny on what’s ahead for our little slice of paradise.
We’re looking at a solid run, but it’s not without its moods. The swell cranks up good and proper, but the wind is going to be the real character in this story. For the first few days, it’s a constant cross-off breeze, which keeps the face tidy, but it’s not that glassy, silky stuff you dream about. The water temp is sitting right on the average mark for this time of year, so nothing weird there, just your usual tropical feel.
The only break on the menu is Fausse Passe, a reef setup. It’s consistent and exposed, which means it grabs the lion’s share of the energy, but you’re not alone out there – it can get a crowd sometimes.
Wednesday the 2nd kicks off with a healthy 8 ft swell from the SSW (2577 combined energy). That’s proper sized, a bit much for beginners, but the cross-off wind from the East at 12 mph is workable. It’s a bit of a grunt session. By the afternoon the wind picks up to 16 mph, so surf quality gets a bit lumpy.
Thursday the 3rd is the pick of the early window. The morning sees the swell settling to 7 ft (1467 combined energy), but the wind drops right back to a light 6 mph cross-off. That’s the money window – clean lines, good energy, and a proper challenge for the experienced crew. The afternoon gets a bit more wind, but still okay.
Friday the 4th is a step down. The swell drops to 4 ft in the morning (455 energy) and then gets tiny and weird by the arvo with a super long 18-second period, which just rolls through without any real punch at a reef.
Saturday the 5th and Sunday the 6th are weak. Tiny, messy, and blown out with a fresh breeze. Not worth paddling for.
Saturday the 12th of September is a proper event. The swell gets huge – 12 ft from the SSW (6346 combined energy!) – but the wind is a cross-on mess at 16 mph. The commentary says it’s actually too big for the break. That’s a lot of water moving around, and it’s going to be a washing machine. Leave the big guns at home for this one, this is kite-surf territory. The afternoon is a touch better with a cross wind, but it’s still 10 ft and messy.
Everything after the 12th tails off. The week of the 14th sees the swell drop back under 5 ft with moderate winds, giving you ankle-to-knee high dribble as we head into the middle of September.
For the one true standout here: Thursday morning, the 3rd of September. That’s your window. Clean conditions, a solid 7 ft SSW swell, and a light wind. If you can only go once, go then.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu night, min 20°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Thu morning, fresh winds from the ESE by Fri afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 19°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Sat night, light winds from the E by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
2577 | 1998 | 1942 | 1467 | 1069 | 609 | 308 | 188 | 497 | 407 | 362 | 559 | 1663 | 1578 | 1018 | 402 | 706 | 788 | 1178 | 1028 | 669 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 11:12AM1.13m | 11:03PM1.14m | 12:04PM1.09m | 11:41PM1.04m | 1:08PM1.04m | 00:29AM0.94m | 2:36PM1.01m | 1:40AM0.86m | 4:15PM1.05m | 3:27AM0.82m | 5:30PM1.13m | 5:02AM0.87m | 6:24PM1.22m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:07PM0.37m | 5:34AM0.16m | 5:56PM0.47m | 6:21AM0.19m | 7:01PM0.57m | 7:22AM0.24m | 8:38PM0.63m | 8:42AM0.26m | 10:34PM0.62m | 10:10AM0.25m | 11:54PM0.54m | 11:23AM0.20m | 00:46AM0.44m | ||||||||
6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | |
— | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C | 16 | 14 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 |
2577 | 1998 | 1942 | 1467 | 1069 | 609 | 308 | 161 | 497 | 407 | 362 | 559 | 1663 | 1578 | 1018 | 402 | 706 | 788 | 1178 | 1028 | 669 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | S 17 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 10 | S 14 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | E 6 | — | ESE 8 | SSW 17 | S 16 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 |
29 | 692 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 70 | 63 | 136 | 139 | 71 | 41 | 22 | 66 | — | 81 | 351 | 5 | 46 | 124 | 66 | 48 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 9 | — | — | — | S 15 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SE 12 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SW 10 | — | — | — | SW 16 | — | — | — | E 16 | E 15 |
— | 28 | — | — | — | 41 | 84 | 188 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 26 | — | — | — | 268 | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | E 9 | E 5 | ESE 10 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | — |
— | — | — | — | 59 | 21 | 72 | 20 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 39 | 40 | 70 | — | 49 | 78 | 84 | 71 | 62 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 110 | 730 | 0 | 0 | 736 | 0 | 110 | 1377 | 80 | 110 | 1377 | 80 | 34 | 1235 | 0 | 110 | 1235 | 149 | 110 | 1438 | 1240 |
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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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