Fausse Passe Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here, and I’ve been staring at the charts for your local stretch, and honestly, it’s a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got a 16-day window ahead, but the first few days are going to require some patience. The real quality is tucked away in the second week, so don’t write this one off just yet.

The action starts on Friday, 21st August, but it’s not exactly firing. Fausse Passe is a reef break that needs an SW swell, and we’re getting a mix of SE and S swells at first. Friday morning has a 6 ft SE swell with a short 8-second period. The combined energy is moderate at 680, but the wind is a fresh cross-offshore breeze, keeping things clean. It’s rideable, but the short period means it’ll be a bit crumbly and not the best shape. The afternoon sees the swell drop to 5 ft, but the period improves to 10 seconds, and the energy jumps to 829. The conditions are labeled as poor, though, so it’s not a standout.

Saturday and Sunday, 22nd and 23rd August, are really small. The swell drops to 2 ft or less, and the energy is weak, below 100. The wind is offshore, which is nice, but there’s just not enough push. It’s a flat spell, so you’re better off doing something else.

Monday, 24th August, we see a little bump with a 3 ft SE swell, 10-second period, and moderate energy at 214. The wind is a fresh offshore, giving clean conditions. It’s labeled marginal, but it’s a slight improvement. Still, the size is small.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Tuesday, 25th August, is the first real standout. The morning brings a 6 ft SSW swell with a very long 16-second period. The combined energy is strong, hitting 1613. That’s a groundswell with serious power. The wind is a fresh offshore, making for clean, lined-up waves. This is a point-break and reef setup, and that long period will wrap in beautifully at Fausse Passe. It’s an advanced wave at this size, but for the crew who know what they’re doing, this is the best session of the forecast. The afternoon stays solid with 6 ft at 14 seconds and energy at 1247.

Wednesday, 26th August, keeps the swell running at 5 ft with a 15-second period, energy at 1003. The morning is cross-offshore, clean, but the afternoon gets a strong offshore breeze at 25 mph. That’s clean but hard to paddle into, so pick your spots.

Thursday, 27th August, the swell drops to 4 ft, but the period is still a long 15 seconds. The energy is moderate at 492. The wind is offshore, so it’s clean and drifty. It’s a more manageable size for a wider range of surfers.

The real gem comes on Saturday, 29th August. The morning has a 4 ft SSW swell, 12-second period, and best of all, glassy conditions with a 3 mph S wind. The combined energy is 400. That’s clean, fun, and the best window for a relaxed session without the big power. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, so no wetsuit fuss.

Sunday, 30th August, is also good. The morning is clean with a light breeze, 4 ft swell, and energy at 493. The afternoon turns offshore with a gentle breeze, keeping everything tidy. Another solid day.

The last week of August and into September sees smaller, wind-affected surf. The swell drops to 2-3 ft, and the energy is weak. The longest period we see again is on Tuesday, 1st September, with a 3 ft, 17-second S swell, but the wind is cross-shore, and the day is marginal. Not a standout.

The best session in this whole outlook is Tuesday, 25th August, with that 6 ft, 16-second SSW groundswell and offshore winds. That’s your call to action. The glassy Saturday, 29th August, is a close second for a more relaxed experience.

Stay patient, and keep your eyes on the charts. The second week has the goods.

Rusty

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