Fausse Passe surfForecast / New-Caledonia / New Caledonia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Monday 23 Mar 2026 +11
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Fausse Passe surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Fausse Passe sea temperature is
26.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Wednesday (Mar 25) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. 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 1.8m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 30) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 9s period and expected on Tuesday (Mar 24) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (+11) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 25th Mar)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 27th Mar)5.5ft (1.7m) 12s
Most Powerful 2PM (Mon 30th Mar)6ft (1.8m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Mon afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Mon night, calm by Wed morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Thu afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat afternoon).

Mon
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
2
2
2
0
3
2
3
3
3
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
3
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
SSW
0.4
SSW
1.4
SE
1.3
SE
1.3
SE
1.2
SE
0.8
SSE
1.4
SW
1.7
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.1
SSW
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.7
SW
1.3
SW
1.8
SW
Period(s) (?)12169101010101111121213121111101111161613
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)10310029434134829013549768182185910867114693022462451942458641099
Wind
(km/h)
30
E
45
ENE
30
NNE
25
NNE
10
N
5
SW
5
WNW
5
SSW
15
SE
20
SE
20
E
20
E
35
E
20
NE
10
ENE
5
N
20
ENE
20
ENE
25
E
20
ENE
25
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
offoffoffoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:25PM
1.21
11:02AM
1.06
12:20AM
1.14
11:45AM
0.96
1:32AM
1.07
12:43PM
0.86
3:05AM
1.04
2:20PM
0.79
4:35AM
1.07
4:16PM
0.80
5:39AM
1.13
5:36PM
0.89
6:25AM
1.19
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:25AM
0.42
5:33PM
0.12
6:22AM
0.52
6:25PM
0.19
7:42AM
0.60
7:35PM
0.26
9:34AM
0.62
9:05PM
0.31
11:11AM
0.56
10:33PM
0.30
12:09PM
0.46
11:42PM
0.27
12:50PM
0.36
Mon
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Sunrise--5:58--5:58--5:58--5:58--6:00--6:00--6:00
Sunset6:02--6:01--6:00--6:00--5:59--5:58--5:57--
thunderstorm
mod rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
169----21-26--1--1----
Temp. °C242628282726252525262626262628282727272627
Feels °C (?)212327282829282827272727252631332929272627
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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.

Are you planning a holiday in New Caledonia? If you are looking for accommodation near Fausse Passe, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in New Caledonia, consider staying in Noumea which is 34 km (21 miles) away. Other places in and around New Caledonia where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Mont-Dore which is 34 km (21 miles) away and Dumbea, 47 km (29 miles) away.

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