
Surf Forecasts:
Fausse Passe surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 12s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 12s period, SW swell with 319 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 11s 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 (Aug 08) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 11s 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 1.1m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 9s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 1ft (0.3m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fausse Passe over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s run through what’s happening at Fausse Passe for the next couple of weeks. Honest truth: it’s a rough run for most of it. This is an advanced reef break that’s consistent and open to the SW, but the wind is a real pain in the neck for the first week or so. There’s a late window that could be a proper handful, but only for the experienced.
We start on Thursday the 6th of August with a fresh to strong offshore breeze – the faces are clean, but the wind is ripping, making it a battle to even get out. The swell is tiny at 3ft from the SSW with moderate energy (252). Not worth it. This carries on through Friday and the weekend, with the swell dropping to 2ft, then 1.0ft, and the wind staying strong or going cross-off. Energy is weak to moderate (45-152). Nothing doing.
Sunday the 9th has a light cross-shore breeze and a tiny, long-period SE swell at 1ft (14 seconds), but energy is only 65 – not enough push. Monday is clean but still flat at 1ft. Tuesday the 11th morning gives a brief moment of glass – a light breeze, 1ft SW swell, 16-second period, and energy at 80. It’s surfable but very ordinary. You might snag a couple of clean, weak runners, but it’s more a paddle than a surf.
The first real standout window opens on the 16th of August. Sunday the 16th brings a solid 8ft to 10ft SW groundswell with a moderate 11-12 second period. The wind goes cross-off from the SE, so those waves will be clean. The combined energy is massive (3516-4537). This is a serious swell – too big for anyone but experts. That afternoon session on Sunday the 16th is the pick of the whole forecast: clean, 10ft, SW swell, with the wind and tide lining up. It’s a big, powerful ocean out there. Expect it to be pumping, but you’ll need to know what you’re doing.
Monday the 17th keeps the swell up at 8ft-8ft from the SW, with moderate energy (2174-2382) and cross-off winds from the ESE. Still clean, still big, still expert-only. The wind picks up on Tuesday the 18th, getting fresh from the ESE, but the swell holds at 8ft with long-period energy (1558-1549). It’s a bit more blown out, but still surfable for the brave.
After that, the swell drops back into the 5ft to 6ft range through Wednesday and Thursday the 20th, with strong offshore winds on Thursday morning giving clean but punchy conditions. By Friday the 21st, it’s fading to 3ft from the SE, with moderate energy (558).
Overall, the first 10 days are a bust unless you’re just keen for a clean, tiny wave. The real action is that Sunday-Monday window around the 16th and 17th – that’s the standout, but it’s strictly for the advanced crew. Crowds are possible here at Fausse Passe, so on that Sunday afternoon, expect it to be busy if the word gets out.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Fri morning, light winds from the NE by Sat afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 22°C on Sat night, min 20°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 15 | S 14 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 13 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SW 16 | SE 11 | SW 9 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
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394 | 201 | 153 | 103 | 77 | 72 | 42 | 23 | 23 | 46 | 48 | 31 | 66 | 30 | 30 | 51 | 64 | 21 | 21 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 00:17AM1.11m | 1:29PM0.99m | 1:03AM1.02m | 2:51PM0.98m | 2:05AM0.94m | 4:24PM1.03m | 3:29AM0.89m | 5:41PM1.12m | 4:56AM0.89m | 6:41PM1.22m | 6:07AM0.94m | 7:29PM1.30m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:00AM0.23m | 7:12PM0.52m | 7:56AM0.24m | 8:35PM0.60m | 9:06AM0.23m | 10:20PM0.62m | 10:21AM0.20m | 11:52PM0.58m | 11:32AM0.14m | 00:57AM0.50m | 12:31PM0.07m | 1:46AM0.42m | |||||||
— | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 15 | S 14 | S 12 | S 12 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 |
394 | 201 | 153 | 103 | 77 | 72 | 508 | 339 | 273 | 262 | 232 | 203 | 165 | 151 | 113 | 149 | 149 | 121 | 129 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 19 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 13 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | S 8 |
2 | 20 | 114 | 65 | 37 | 35 | 42 | 23 | 23 | 46 | 48 | 28 | 37 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 64 | 21 | 11 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 15 | SSW 18 | SW 23 | SSW 16 | SSW 20 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SE 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SE 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 14 |
4 | 31 | 20 | 25 | 38 | 8 | 30 | 22 | 21 | 29 | 17 | 31 | 66 | 30 | 30 | 51 | 16 | 6 | 21 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NNE 4 | — | — | — | — | E 3 | — | — | — | — |
311 | 263 | 198 | 475 | 928 | 898 | 19 | 14 | 10 | 7 | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 105 | 105 | 34 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 110 | 1240 | 80 | 32 | 730 | 0 | 0 | 1231 | 11 |
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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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