Fausse Passe Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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.

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