
Surf Forecasts:
Fausse Passe surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, S swell with 3,072 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period with S 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 02) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 1.7m and 14s is also forecast. 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 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fausse Passe over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Righto, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Fausse Passe.
To be honest, the next week and a half is a bit of a mixed bag. We’re starting off with a bit of size but the wind is messy, and then it cleans up but the swell drops right out. The standout window is actually on Monday the 3rd of August, but listen up – that’s a serious pulse of swell. The water temp here is sitting at 72°, which is about average for the time of year, nothing wild there.
Alright, so Friday the 31st of July we’ve got a small 3 ft SSW swell coming in with a moderate cross-off wind. The combined energy is moderate (534). It’s clean but it’s just marginal. The real kicker comes in on Sunday the 2nd of August. The swell jumps up to 8 ft from the S, with a period around 11-12 seconds – that’s got some grunt. The energy jumps right up (3711 on Sunday morning). The wind is cross-off, but 8 ft is getting into expert territory, especially at a reef break. It’s not for the faint-hearted.
Now, the real standout, and the one I’d be circling, is Monday the 3rd of August. The swell is predicted to be 10 ft from the S and SSE, with a period of 12 seconds. That’s a solid groundswell. The energy is very strong (2733). The wind is cross-off from the ESE at 22 mph. But here’s the catch – the forecast actually says it’s too big for this break. For a reef setup, 10 ft is massive, and only the most experienced crew should even look at it. It’s a proper expert-only session. After that, the swell drops quickly.
Tuesday the 4th of August drops to 4 ft from the SSW with a long 18-second period. That’s a beautiful long-period groundswell, but the energy is high (1970) and the wind is cross-off. It’s still clean, but the comments say it’s marginal. The long period will make it wall up at the reef, so it could be fun for those who know the spot.
The rest of the run from Wednesday the 5th of August right through to the end of the 16 days is pretty quiet. We get a few days of offshore wind from the ENE and E, but the swell is tiny – 3 ft to 4 ft. The energy drops to weak levels (200-300 range). It’s clean, but it’s not really going to get you out of bed. There’s a brief window on Sunday the 9th of August where the morning has a moderate offshore breeze and 4 ft, but it’s still small. After that, it’s all poor surf conditions right through to the 15th of August.
So, for the best bet: Monday the 3rd of August is the big one, but only if you’re an expert and you’re ready for a serious, heavy wave. If you want something more manageable, the Sunday the 2nd of August is your next best, but it’s still big. Everything else is a washout for the next two weeks.
Cheers, Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Fri afternoon, strong winds from the SE by Sun night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Mainly strong winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | ||||||||||||||
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 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 13 | S 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 10 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
290 | 335 | 508 | 472 | 1302 | 1921 | 1763 | 2917 | 2314 | 2128 | 1233 | 1009 | 932 | 770 | 627 | 574 | 400 | 207 | 151 | 89 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 9:38PM1.31m | 9:26AM1.04m | 10:07PM1.31m | 10:05AM1.05m | 10:36PM1.29m | 10:47AM1.05m | 11:07PM1.25m | 11:32AM1.03m | 11:40PM1.19m | 12:25PM1.01m | 00:17AM1.11m | 1:29PM0.99m | 1:03AM1.02m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:53AM0.33m | 3:33PM0.11m | 4:25AM0.29m | 4:08PM0.16m | 4:59AM0.26m | 4:44PM0.23m | 5:34AM0.24m | 5:25PM0.32m | 6:14AM0.23m | 6:12PM0.42m | 7:00AM0.23m | 7:12PM0.52m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 |
Feels °C | 20 | 19 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSW 13 | ESE 8 |
290 | 335 | 508 | 317 | 1302 | 1921 | 1763 | 2917 | 2314 | 305 | 840 | 1009 | 932 | 770 | 627 | 574 | 145 | 110 | 151 | 101 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SSW 14 | E 15 | SE 11 | S 16 | SE 13 | SSW 23 | SSW 21 | E 12 | SSW 10 | S 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 8 | S 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 16 | SSW 12 |
244 | 200 | 197 | 472 | 4 | 123 | 309 | 106 | 51 | 300 | 3 | 115 | 70 | 31 | 13 | 10 | 400 | 207 | 43 | 89 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | E 17 | E 16 | SE 12 | S 23 | S 16 | SE 14 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | E 14 | — | SSW 12 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | E 15 | SSW 18 | SE 14 | S 14 |
26 | 6 | 5 | 130 | 11 | 83 | 164 | 37 | 31 | 15 | — | 13 | 7 | 26 | 15 | 14 | 4 | 30 | 8 | 33 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SE 11 | S 12 | — | S 13 | — | SSE 12 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | ESE 8 | — |
— | 36 | 284 | 262 | 389 | 1584 | — | 2345 | — | 2128 | 1233 | 833 | 549 | 354 | 224 | 171 | 246 | — | 142 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 11 | 565 | 1231 | 1235 | 1233 | 1285 | 1398 | 110 | 1398 | 1398 | 110 | 1235 | 1398 | 80 | 102 | 82 | 80 | 80 | 82 | 80 |
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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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