Surf Forecasts:
Fausse Passe surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 18s period, S swell with 3,523 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 18s period with SW 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 Thursday (Aug 13) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m 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 2.4m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 2AM. 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 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fausse Passe over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s cooking at Fausse Passe. We’ve got a drawn-out period ahead, but it’s not all smooth sailing. The early days are a write-off, so we’re waiting for a window to open up.
Right now, the water temp is sitting at 72°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The first half of the week is a real struggle. Wednesday the 12th and Thursday the 13th are offering tiny, weak swell with poor conditions. The wave energy is low (74 to 372), and the winds are messy. Honestly, you’re better off doing something else.
Friday the 14th and Saturday the 15th see the swell picking up a bit, but the wind is still a problem. Friday has a fresh cross-onshore breeze turning it lumpy and choppy. Saturday morning shows a glimmer of hope with clean conditions and a 5ft SSW swell, but the energy is moderate (615) and the overall forecast is marginal. It’s a maybe, but not a standout.
Now, Sunday the 16th rolls in and things start to get interesting. We’ve got a solid 5ft SSW groundswell with a very long 16-second period, cranking the energy up to 1572. The wind is a clean cross-offshore, which is a major positive. But here’s the thing – with that long period, the waves will be powerful and a bit straight at the beach, but Fausse Passe is a reef, so it should handle that energy nicely. This is the best morning of the early window. Sunday afternoon is still clean, but the wind picks up fresh.
Monday the 17th keeps the power going with 6ft SSW swell, still with that long 16-second period and strong energy (1776). The wind is cross-off, keeping it clean. This is a solid day for experienced surfers, but the size and power mean beginners should sit this one out.
The standout of the whole run, though, is Wednesday the 19th. The morning is looking at a 10ft SE swell. That’s a big, powerful wave. The energy is very strong (1564), and the wind is cross-off. However, the data tells us this swell is predicted to be too big for this break. This is only for experts, and even then, it’s going to be a beast. If you’re a confident, experienced surfer, that’s the session to aim for, but be very aware of what you’re paddling into.
After that, the swell drops off through the end of the week. Thursday the 20th and Friday the 21st still have decent size (8ft to 8ft) but the energy is dropping, and the wind stays cross-off. It’s just not as good as Monday or Wednesday.
By Saturday the 22nd, the swell fades significantly, and the rest of the period into the 27th is a mix of small, weak, or onshore junk. The 23rd gives a brief moment of offshore wind, but the swell is tiny and weak (183 energy). Not worth chasing.
So, to wrap it up: the best on offer is Monday the 17th for a solid, powerful, clean session, and the extreme big-wave option for experts only on Wednesday the 19th. Everything else is a wait-and-see or a pass.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the SW by Fri morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Sun morning, strong winds from the ESE by Mon night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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 19 | SW 18 | SW 10 | SSW 14 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
71 | 79 | 124 | 232 | 478 | 515 | 403 | 351 | 380 | 380 | 921 | 1067 | 818 | 3523 | 1531 | 1291 | 904 | 785 | 969 | 861 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:11PM1.37m | 7:55AM1.06m | 8:49PM1.40m | 8:42AM1.11m | 9:24PM1.39m | 9:26AM1.14m | 9:57PM1.35m | 10:09AM1.14m | 10:28PM1.29m | 10:52AM1.11m | 10:58PM1.20m | 11:37AM1.07m | 11:28PM1.11m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:27AM0.34m | 2:09PM0.01m | 3:06AM0.28m | 2:51PM0.03m | 3:41AM0.23m | 3:31PM0.09m | 4:16AM0.19m | 4:10PM0.18m | 4:50AM0.18m | 4:49PM0.28m | 5:24AM0.19m | 5:28PM0.39m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | |
5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | 1 | — | 3 | 2 |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C | 22 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 8 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | ESE 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
44 | 44 | 124 | 136 | 478 | 270 | 243 | 351 | 380 | 380 | 349 | 1067 | 818 | 17 | 1531 | 1291 | 904 | 716 | 565 | 367 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | SW 18 | ESE 9 | SSW 14 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | E 9 | ESE 13 | SE 12 | S 15 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 11 |
71 | 79 | 45 | 232 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 226 | 232 | 322 | 921 | 221 | 129 | 24 | 16 | 23 | 4 | 80 | 76 | 202 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SW 12 | SSW 16 | ESE 9 | SSW 18 | SSE 11 | SE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SW 21 | S 10 | ESE 9 | SSW 20 | SE 13 | NE 8 | — | S 14 | — | SE 16 | S 12 |
3 | 38 | 99 | 28 | 128 | 12 | 3 | 31 | 18 | 112 | 19 | 17 | 218 | 26 | 2 | — | 16 | — | 10 | 70 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 4 | WSW 3 | SW 4 | SW 11 | SSW 8 | — | SE 8 | SE 7 | — | SSE 10 | SSE 6 | S 18 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 |
— | — | 2 | 4 | 12 | 515 | 403 | — | 3 | 2 | — | 284 | 154 | 3523 | 245 | 268 | 654 | 785 | 969 | 861 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 8 | 0 | 10 | 1235 | 584 | 1231 | 1231 | 1231 | 1235 | 1235 | 147 | 8 | 1231 | 110 | 1231 | 1234 | 147 | 1235 | 1438 | 80 |
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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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