Fausse Passe Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

The first few days are a bit of a write-off. We've got a solid 8ft to 8ft SSW swell arriving on the 1st and 2nd of September, with a strong wave energy (2938) behind it, but it's marred by a 30 km/h cross-offshore wind that just won't let up. The water is a warm 72°, right on the money for this time of year. It's a frustrating start – the size is there, but the wind is just ruining it. This pattern of cross-off wind and dropping swell hangs around through the 3rd, 4th, and 5th, with the energy dropping off fast. By the 5th, we're looking at weak, poor surf with a 30 km/h breeze. We're just marking time.

Then, finally, a glimmer. On the morning of Sunday the 6th, the wind drops to a whisper at 5 km/h, and we get a clean 4ft SSW swell. The energy is moderate (1106) and the conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. That's your first real window, but it’s a short one. The afternoon picks back up to a fresh 30 km/h breeze.

The next few days are a mixed bag of inconsistent energy and moderate winds, with the swell dipping and rising. The 8th of September sees another pulse of solid 8ft SW groundswell (2060 energy) but it's still cross-off. It's a persistent theme.

Now, hold on to your boards. Saturday the 12th of September is the standout. The morning session has a chunky 8ft SW swell with a massive 4417 combined energy. That's a big, powerful ocean. The wind is light and onshore in the morning, but the afternoon is the real deal. The wind goes completely glassy – 0 km/h – and we’ve got a solid 7ft SSW groundswell with a period of 15 seconds. That's a proper long-period groundswell from the optimum SW direction. The conditions are excellent for experienced surfers. This is a reef break, so that long-period energy will wrap in beautifully. The only downside is that with that size and power, it is strictly for the experts. Keep an eye on the crowds, as it says it gets busy sometimes.

After that, the swell and wind both start to fade through the second week. The 13th and 14th have some size, but the wind is all over the shop – cross-on and onshore. The glassy window on the 12th is the one to circle on your calendar. It’s a long way out, but it’s looking like the only true gem in the whole 16-day span.

Rusty.

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