Fausse Passe Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s on the table for the next couple of weeks.

It’s a slow start, to be honest. The first few days are clean but the wind is blowing cross-offshore, which keeps the surface tidy but doesn’t give us that perfect, groomed face. The swell is coming from the south-southwest, and the energy is moderate at best. The water temp is 72°, which is bang on average for this time of year – nothing special.

Tuesday morning (1st September) we’ve got a 8ft swell from the south, with a period of 17 seconds – that’s a proper long-period groundswell. The combined energy is 3811 (strong). But the wind is a stiff 30 km/h from the ESE, cross-off. It’s clean, but that wind will make it a bit tricky to get into the wave. The break is Fausse Passe (Reunion), a reef setup. That long period and southern swell direction should wrap in nicely here, but it’s not perfect. The afternoon stays similar with 8ft and 16-second period, energy 3309.

Wednesday morning (2nd September) eases slightly to 8ft, 14-second period from the SSW. Energy drops to 2523. Still clean, wind is 20 km/h from the east. This is a bit more manageable, but the quality is still just “marginal” – not the best for a standout session.

The best session on offer? Honestly, I’m looking at Monday morning, 14th September. That’s the one. The swell is 6ft from the SSW, with a 16-second period. The combined energy is 1951 (moderate). But the wind is glassy – a light 5 km/h from the northwest. That’s the kind of morning where the ocean goes flat and silky. The water will be a mirror. This is excellent for experienced surfers. The swell direction is SSW, which matches the optimum swell direction for this reef break perfectly. It’s a standout. The break is “consistent” so you can trust it’ll have waves. Crowds are only “sometimes” an issue, so you might get it to yourself if you’re early.

Before that, the surf really drops off. From Friday 4th September through to the 10th, it’s mostly small and weak – heights under 5ft, period dropping, and energy falling below 1000. The wind stays cross-off, so it’s clean but gutless. There’s a gap of several days there with no real recommendation.

Then we get a big pulse on Friday 11th September. The swell jumps to 15ft from the SSW, with a 13-second period and energy roaring up to 10849. That’s very strong. But the data says it’s predicted to be too big for this break. That’s a warning – for advanced surfers only, and even then, it might be a washing machine. The wind is 35 km/h from the ESE, cross-off, so it’ll be raw. The same goes for Saturday 12th (12ft to 10ft) and Sunday 13th morning (10ft, 18-second period, energy 6945). Those are for experts only, and the break might be handling it poorly.

Monday 14th is the gem. Tuesday 15th goes back to small and weak, with onshore wind, so we’re done.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a pass for me. The real winner is Monday morning, 14th September. Set your alarm for that one. Fausse Passe, 6ft of SSW groundswell, 16-second period, and glassy conditions. That’s a session to remember.

Rusty.

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