Fausse Passe Surf Break

Lat Long: 22.57° S 166.47° E

Fausse Passe Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 18 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fausse Passe sea temperature is
22.4° C
0.3° 

Fausse Passe surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Fausse Passe surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, S swell with 2,259 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period with S 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 Tuesday (Aug 18) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 13s is also forecast. 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 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) 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 1.9m 8s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (+11) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Tue 18th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Best Surf 2PM (Tue 18th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 2PM (Tue 18th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for the next couple of weeks.

We’re looking at a pretty frustrating start for the next few days at Fausse Passe. The first real chance of something decent doesn’t roll in until later next week. There’s a big gap of poor to marginal conditions from Tuesday the 18th right through the weekend, with hardly anything worth a paddle.

The real standout window opens up on Tuesday the 25th. A solid SSW groundswell (14 sec period) will be pushing in, with swell heights around 6 ft. The wind is offshore from the east at 22 mph, which is going to make for some clean, lined-up waves. The combined swell energy is strong at 1225, so there’s plenty of push. This is a reef break, and that long period (14 sec) will mean better shape and more power, but it’s not a wave for beginners at that size. The water temperature is 72°, which is about normal for this time of year.

Stay on it for Wednesday the 26th as well. Another solid day with SSW swell of 5 ft to 6 ft and a very long period of 16 seconds. That’s proper groundswell. The wind stays offshore and clean from the east at 19-22 mph, and the energy is up around 1301-1507. This is the best of the entire run. The swell direction is from the SSW, which aligns well with the optimum swell direction for this spot.

By Sunday the 30th, things settle down but it’s still worth a mention. The swell drops to a more manageable 4 ft from the SW, but the wind goes glassy in the morning from the NNE at only 3 mph. That’s rare and it’s going to be a beautiful, clean morning session. The combined energy is low at 350, so it’ll be a bit weaker, but for a fun, relaxed paddle it’ll be a winner.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a write-off. The best bet is the Tuesday 25th and Wednesday 26th for the biggest, cleanest swell of the period. If you want a quieter, glassy morning, the 30th is your call. Crowds are possible at Fausse Passe, so keep that in mind.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 20°C on Fri morning). Mainly strong winds.

Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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S
15
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12
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10
2
SSE
11
1.9
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10
1.8
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10
1.6
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9
1.1
S
10
2.3
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8
0.6
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14
1.8
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13
1.2
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11
1.6
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8
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8
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11
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11
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0.5
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9
0.2
SSW
21
0.7
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20
1.4
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3051
1775
815
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692
573
370
237
728
160
1109
354
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330
61
38
43
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44
336
1162
Wind (km/h)
35
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35
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35
ESE
35
SE
25
E
30
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35
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35
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35
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35
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35
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35
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30
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35
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30
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Wind State
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High Tide
11:37AM1.07m
11:28PM1.11m
12:25PM1.01m
11:59PM1.02m
1:23PM0.95m
00:35AM0.92m
2:42PM0.91m
1:27AM0.84m
4:19PM0.92m
2:58AM0.79m
5:35PM0.98m
4:38AM0.80m
6:26PM1.05m
Low Tide
5:28PM0.39m
6:00AM0.22m
6:10PM0.50m
6:41AM0.27m
7:02PM0.59m
7:31AM0.31m
8:18PM0.66m
8:39AM0.35m
10:11PM0.67m
10:00AM0.34m
11:46PM0.63m
11:12AM0.30m
00:39AM0.56m
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5:38
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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