Fausse Passe Surf Break

Lat Long: 22.57° S 166.47° E

Fausse Passe Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 20 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fausse Passe sea temperature is
22.4° C
0.3° 

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 20 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 16s period, SSW swell with 1,613 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period with SSE 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 (Aug 23) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m 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 1.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) 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 1.8m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (+11) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 23rd Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 23rd Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 2PM (Tue 25th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m looking at our local waters here at Fausse Passe. Things are looking pretty quiet overall across the 16-day window, so don’t get too excited just yet.

We start off on Thursday, the 20th of August, with a few small waves creeping in, but nothing to shout about. The swell is just 5ft from the southeast, with a short period of 8 seconds, and the wind is a fresh cross-off from the ESE at 19 mph. The combined wave energy is moderate at 655, and the water is sitting at 72°F, which is about average for this time of year. The sets are there, but the quality is really marginal, and the tide could mess things up. Friday morning sees a similar story, with the swell jumping to 6ft from the SE, but the wind is up to 22 mph and the period is still short, so the surf is just poor. Honestly, the wind is too strong for any kind of real quality.

Saturday and Sunday are a write-off, with swell dropping right off to under 3ft and the energy falling into the weak range. The wind is still howling from the east at 22 to 25 mph, so the ocean is just a choppy mess. There’s a real gap here for a few days until we get a glimmer of hope.

Then, on Tuesday, the 25th of August, things get interesting. We’ve got a long-period groundswell arriving from the SSW, coming in at 6ft with a period of 16 seconds—that’s a very long period, and the combined energy jumps right up to 1519, which is strong. The wind is a fresh offshore from the east at 22 mph, so the surface is clean. This is a standout for the forecast window, but it’s a tricky one. That long-period SSW swell is best for a reef break like Fausse Passe, so it should offer some nice, well-shaped waves. The sets will be a bit longer between them, but the paddling will be easier. The only catch is the size is moderate, so it’s more for experienced surfers, and the tidal conditions are still flagged as questionable. Even so, this is the best we’ve got.

Wednesday and Thursday mornings keep the SSW groundswell running, with 5ft and 5ft, periods around 15 seconds, and clean offshore winds. The energy is still strong, and the conditions are good for the experts. By Friday the 28th, the wind swings around to a light cross-on from the WNW, and the swell drops, so it’s all downhill from there.

After the 28th, the surf just fades away. The energy drops into the weak range, and the swell heights are tiny, barely 3ft and under. The wind stays moderate, but there’s no real push. From the 30th of August right through to the 4th of September, we’re looking at flat, clean surfaces with no real surf to speak of. The combined energy is mostly under 100, and the swell is too small and short-period to work. It’s a long, quiet stretch.

So, to wrap it up: the standout is the Tuesday, the 25th of August, through Thursday morning, the 27th, with that long-period SSW groundswell and clean offshore winds at Fausse Passe. Get out there if you’re experienced, because the rest of the 16 days is a bust. The water’s fine, but the waves aren’t around.

Stay salty,
Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Thu morning). Mainly strong winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 20°C on Sun morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
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Tuesday
25
Wednesday
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Swell
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Period (s)
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SE
8
1.3
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10
2
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8
1.8
SE
8
1.6
SE
10
1.6
SE
11
0.5
S
9
0.5
S
9
1
SSE
8
0.4
SSW
11
0.9
SE
8
0.4
SE
9
0.9
SE
10
0.4
SSW
19
0.9
SSW
18
1.7
SSW
16
1.8
SSW
15
1.7
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
291
358
532
388
582
568
43
42
147
38
88
22
145
148
486
1493
1432
1240
1121
811
668
Wind (km/h)
30
ESE
30
E
35
E
35
ESE
35
ESE
30
E
35
E
35
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25
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35
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40
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35
ENE
35
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30
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30
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35
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35
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35
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30
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30
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35
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Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
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cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
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off
cross-off
cross-off
off
High Tide
1:23PM0.95m
00:35AM0.92m
2:42PM0.91m
1:27AM0.84m
4:19PM0.92m
2:58AM0.79m
5:35PM0.98m
4:38AM0.80m
6:26PM1.05m
5:46AM0.85m
7:04PM1.13m
6:36AM0.92m
7:36PM1.21m
Low Tide
7:02PM0.59m
7:31AM0.31m
8:18PM0.66m
8:39AM0.35m
10:11PM0.67m
10:00AM0.34m
11:46PM0.63m
11:12AM0.30m
00:39AM0.56m
12:06PM0.24m
1:16AM0.49m
12:49PM0.18m
1:48AM0.41m
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6:09
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5:39
5:39
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5:42
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Temp °C
20
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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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