Surf Forecasts:
Fausse Passe surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 15s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 15s period, SSW swell with 1,413 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 15s 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 15s 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 1.8m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) 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 1.5m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fausse Passe over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Fausse Passe.
Right now, we’re in a bit of a flat spell. The first few days are a write-off for a decent paddle. Monday afternoon and Tuesday morning are tiny and the wind is a fresh cross-off, so it’s messy and weak. Honestly, you’re better off leaving the board in the car.
Wednesday the 26th and Thursday the 27th bring a little more size, around 4ft to 5ft from the SSW, but the wind stays a problem. On Thursday morning we finally get a moderate offshore breeze, so it cleans up a bit, but the combined energy is still only moderate (763). It’s surfable for an advanced crew, but nothing to get excited about.
Now, Friday the 28th morning is where it starts to get interesting. The wind goes glassy – calm, 3 mph from the WNW – and we’ve got a clean 3ft SSW groundswell with a 13-second period. The combined energy is still low (280), but that glassy surface will make it look way better than the numbers suggest.
Saturday and Sunday (29th-30th) are a bit of a step back. Wind swings onshore or cross-shore, and the swell gets lumpy. Not great.
Monday the 31st sees a shift. Swell bumps up to 7ft from the south, but the period drops to 9 seconds – that’s short-period wind swell, and the energy is moderate (847). The wind is cross-off, so it’s clean, but it’s not the kind of wave you’d drive for.
Here’s the standout: Tuesday the 1st of September morning. We’ve got a 3ft SSW groundswell with a very long 19-second period. The combined energy is strong (1284) and we have a fresh offshore breeze from the east. That’s a proper long-period treat for the reef. The water temp is around 72°, which is bang average for this time of year. Expect clean, lined-up waves, but with that long period, the sets will be fat and the lulls long. The crowd factor is “sometimes,” so you might have a few out, but it’s manageable.
Then, Wednesday the 2nd of September is the big one for the experienced crew. Morning brings 8ft of south swell with a 16-second period. The combined energy is very strong (3933). That’s a solid, powerful groundswell. With a moderate offshore wind from the ENE, it will be clean and hollow. This is expert territory – over 8ft is for the guys who know what they’re doing.
Thursday the 3rd is also a cracker with 6ft SSW groundswell, 14-second period, and glassy conditions in the morning. That’s clean, smooth, and beautiful.
After that, the swell tapers off for the weekend of the 5th and 6th, but there is a pulse on Sunday the 6th of September – 7ft from the south with a 13-second period, combined energy strong (1360). The wind is light cross-shore, so it’ll be a bit bumpy but still fun.
The verdict: The real standouts are the mornings of Tuesday September 1st (long-period, clean, smaller but quality) and Wednesday September 2nd (big, powerful, clean). Thursday September 3rd is a close runner-up for the glassy conditions. If you can only pick one window, make it Wednesday the 2nd for the serious stuff.
Stay safe out there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 20°C on Mon night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 8 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
212 | 1081 | 1382 | 1374 | 1328 | 983 | 834 | 706 | 756 | 612 | 384 | 273 | 181 | 406 | 580 | 613 | 1069 | 872 | 937 | 608 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:26PM1.05m | 5:46AM0.85m | 7:04PM1.13m | 6:36AM0.92m | 7:36PM1.21m | 7:17AM0.98m | 8:06PM1.27m | 7:56AM1.05m | 8:34PM1.31m | 8:33AM1.10m | 9:02PM1.32m | 9:10AM1.14m | 9:30PM1.31m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:39AM0.56m | 12:06PM0.24m | 1:16AM0.49m | 12:49PM0.18m | 1:48AM0.41m | 1:27PM0.14m | 2:18AM0.34m | 2:02PM0.11m | 2:48AM0.27m | 2:37PM0.12m | 3:18AM0.21m | 3:12PM0.15m | 3:48AM0.17m | |||||||
— | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | |
5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 17 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | ESE 9 | SSW 13 | ESE 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 |
115 | 1081 | 1382 | 1374 | 1328 | 983 | 834 | 706 | 756 | 612 | 147 | 273 | 88 | 406 | 580 | 613 | 82 | 78 | 75 | 50 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | S 8 | SE 9 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 14 | SE 14 | ESE 8 | SE 13 | SSW 14 | ESE 9 | SSW 13 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 14 |
212 | 1 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 146 | 6 | 384 | 113 | 181 | 84 | 62 | 74 | 15 | 15 | 31 | 20 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | — | SE 13 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 13 | S 16 | SSW 12 | S 22 | S 22 | — | SE 15 | SE 15 | SW 18 |
5 | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 134 | 93 | 9 | 9 | — | 9 | 8 | 12 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | S 4 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 8 |
104 | 266 | 163 | 161 | 100 | 153 | 181 | 196 | 253 | 149 | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | 1069 | 872 | 937 | 608 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 105 | 80 | 105 | 150 | 80 | 110 | 147 | 80 | 8 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 1253 | 0 | 1231 | 1416 | 1235 | 1438 | 1416 | 1416 |
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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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