Fausse Passe Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Fausse Passe over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bumpy start. Thursday the 23rd is a write-off: messy, cross-off winds and a 7 ft swell from the SE. The wave energy is moderate (910), but the conditions are just too rough to get excited about. Honestly, you’d be better off waiting.

Friday the 24th morning is where it starts to get interesting. We’ve got glassy conditions with a light westerly breeze, and a clean 4 ft SE swell rolling in. The energy drops to a moderate 375, but with the wind dead flat, the waves will be smooth and user-friendly. This is a solid window for a fun session if you’ve got a shortboard or a fish.

Saturday the 25th is a bit of a letdown. The swell drops right off to 3 ft, and even though it’s clean, the energy is weak (173). Not worth the paddle.

Now, Sunday the 26th – hold onto your board. A massive 12 ft SSW groundswell shows up, with a very long period of 15 seconds and a huge energy reading of 5258. The wind is cross-off, but mate, this is way too big for this break. The models are basically saying it’s a no-go for everyone except absolute experts, and even then, it’s a dangerous beast. The swell will be breaking straight across the reef at that size. Beginners, stay on the beach.

Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th still have solid 7 ft to 8 ft SSW swell, but the period drops a bit, and the winds stay cross-off. The energy is still strong (over 2000), but the quality is described as marginal. The tide might be playing tricks, and the swell is still pushing the limits for comfort. Only for experienced surfers who know the reef.

The middle of the week, from the 29th to the 30th, sees the swell drop back to 3 ft to 4 ft, but with a clean offshore wind from the ENE. The energy is moderate (around 600-700), and the period is long (14 seconds). These are clean, but the models say the surf is marginal. The offshore wind will make it glassy, but the waves might be hard to get into.

Friday the 31st is a genuine standout. The morning session has a 4 ft SSW groundswell with a very long period of 16 seconds, light cross-off wind, and an energy of 1093. The models are calling it excellent for experienced surfers. The long period will make the waves hollow and powerful, so it’s a reef-breaker’s dream. The afternoon is still very good, with a gentle offshore wind.

Sunday the 2nd of August is another cracker. We’ve got a 7 ft SSW swell, 12-second period, and glassy winds in the morning. The energy is strong (1574), and the models are saying excellent for experienced surfers. This is a proper session for the advanced crew.

The first week of August sees a mix of 7 ft to 8 ft S to SSW swell, but the winds start turning onshore or cross-shore, making it choppy. The energy is still strong (over 2000), but the quality drops. Tuesday the 5th has a clean 6 ft morning with a cross-off wind, and that’s a decent option for experienced surfers.

By the end of the run, Thursday the 6th and Friday the 7th, the swell fades again. The 7th is a poor day with onshore wind and a messy 4 ft SSE swell. Time to hang up the wetsuit for a bit.

Best bets: Friday the 31st morning and Sunday the 2nd of August morning are the true standouts. The first one has the long-period groundswell for power, and the second has solid size with glassy conditions. Both are for experienced surfers only.

Water temp is at 73°F, which is a touch warmer than average for this time of year. Nice, but not a game-changer.

Stay safe out there.

Rusty.

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