Fausse Passe Surf Break

Lat Long: 22.57° S 166.47° E

Fausse Passe Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 09 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fausse Passe sea temperature is
22.2°C
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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 8 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 12 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 18s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 18s period, SSW swell with 7,433 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 12 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 18s 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 Saturday (Sep 12) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 18s period. 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 3.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (+11) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sat 12th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 18s
Best Surf 8AM (Sat 12th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 18s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sat 12th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 18s

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


The Lowdown

Right, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Fausse Passe over the next couple of weeks.

First up, this is a reef break, and it’s consistent. It’s an advanced spot, so you need to know what you’re doing. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual there.

The start of the period is a bit of a write-off. Wednesday and Thursday are looking pretty poor – cross-shore winds, messy chop, and the swell energy is weak to moderate. You’d be best off leaving the board in the car. The combined energy is only around 462 to 370, so it’s just not doing much.

Friday morning shows a flicker of hope with a 4ft SSW swell, but man, that period is 21 seconds – that’s a very long period groundswell. For a reef, that can be magic, but the wind is still cross-shore at 12 mph, so it’s messy. The energy jumps right up to 1875, but the conditions are still marginal. The afternoon gets ugly with 25 mph cross-shore winds and a strong cross-chop. That’s more of a kite-surfing scene than a paddle session.

Now, Saturday is a real standout, but it’s a big one. We’ve got a solid 12ft SSW swell rolling in with a 17-second period. The combined energy is massive at 7183. The wind is a clean cross-offshore, and the break is clean. But here’s the thing – that size is going to be pumping. For a reef, this is proper expert-only territory. Over 8ft, it’s too big for beginners, and at 12ft, it’s only for the brave and the skilled. The forecast says it might be too big for the break, so if you’re not a charger, give it a miss. Crowds are always possible here, and on a Saturday with that much swell, it’ll be packed with the crew who can handle it.

Sunday and Monday drop back into the 7ft to 8ft range, still from the S and SSW, with clean cross-off winds. The energy is strong, between 2594 and 5570, but the wave comment says marginal, so tide might be a factor. These are still solid, heavy waves for the advanced surfer.

The middle of the week from Tuesday onward sees the swell drop back down, but the energy stays moderate. Thursday the 17th has a tiny 2ft SSW swell with a 17-second period – that’s a long wait between sets. The energy is only 264, so it’s not really worth paddling out.

Friday the 18th and Saturday the 19th pick up again, with the 19th looking particularly chunky. An 8ft SSW swell with a 21-second period on Saturday morning, energy at 5325, and clean cross-off winds. That’s a long period groundswell, so expect those long lulls but beautiful, powerful lines when they come. Again, for the advanced crew only.

The last few days, from the 20th to the 24th, are a mix of marginal to poor conditions. The swell hangs around, but the wind stays fresh and cross-off, and the energy drops off. Nothing that really screams “go now.”

So, the best of the bunch is undeniably Saturday the 12th of September. That’s a powerful, clean, big swell day. If you’re good enough, it’s your window. The second best is probably Saturday the 19th of September, with that long period groundswell. Both are for experts only. The rest of the time, it’s either too small, too windy, or just not coming together.

Stay safe out there.

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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Wed afternoon, strong winds from the SSE by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sat night, min 18°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds.

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Friday
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Saturday
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Energy kJ
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High Tide
7:06PM1.29m
7:01AM1.04m
7:43PM1.33m
7:47AM1.12m
8:16PM1.34m
8:29AM1.18m
8:48PM1.32m
9:09AM1.21m
9:17PM1.27m
9:47AM1.21m
9:46PM1.21m
10:25AM1.19m
10:14PM1.13m
Low Tide
12:21PM0.14m
1:26AM0.34m
1:10PM0.11m
2:01AM0.25m
1:53PM0.11m
2:33AM0.18m
2:32PM0.13m
3:05AM0.13m
3:10PM0.19m
3:35AM0.11m
3:47PM0.26m
4:05AM0.11m
4:23PM0.34m
4:36AM0.14m
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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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