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Fausse Passe surfForecast / New-Caledonia / New Caledonia
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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
25.0° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Fausse Passe surf forecast from 31 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 2 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 7 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 12s period, SW swell with 928 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 2 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s 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 Tuesday (Jun 02) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m 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 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 07) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 9s period and expected on Monday (Jun 01) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Tue 2nd Jun) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Tue 2nd Jun) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 7th Jun) | 6ft (1.8m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fausse Passe over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Sun morning, fresh winds from the W by Mon afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | Saturday 6 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | WSW 10 | SW 7 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SSW 12 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | |
187 | 131 | 120 | 105 | 349 | 223 | 152 | 162 | 225 | 142 | 138 | 93 | 148 | 74 | 38 | 33 | 54 | 84 | 123 | 394 | 928 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 8:32PM1.22m | 8:01AM0.98m | 9:09PM1.23m | 8:36AM0.97m | 9:46PM1.22m | 9:12AM0.96m | 10:23PM1.21m | 9:49AM0.94m | 11:02PM1.19m | 10:29AM0.91m | 11:42PM1.18m | 11:15AM0.88m | 00:24AM1.16m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:44PM0.10m | 2:38AM0.45m | 2:20PM0.09m | 3:15AM0.45m | 2:56PM0.09m | 3:53AM0.46m | 3:32PM0.11m | 4:33AM0.47m | 4:10PM0.14m | 5:16AM0.48m | 4:48PM0.18m | 6:03AM0.48m | 5:30PM0.24m | ||||||||
6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
— | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | |
— | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
26 | 27 | 23 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 18 | 18 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SW 7 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 10 | SW 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SW 10 | SW 13 | ESE 8 |
187 | 75 | 47 | 65 | 64 | 223 | 152 | 162 | 225 | 142 | 138 | 78 | 148 | 74 | 71 | 44 | 44 | 42 | 110 | 394 | 14 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SW 10 | SSW 13 | ESE 8 | W 8 | W 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 11 | SSW 14 | ESE 8 | ESE 10 |
67 | 58 | 58 | 80 | 66 | 62 | 74 | 57 | 40 | 71 | 68 | 73 | 71 | 70 | 38 | 28 | 21 | 61 | 123 | 28 | 11 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | ESE 8 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 18 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | ESE 8 | S 22 | SSW 20 |
59 | 131 | 120 | 105 | 45 | 86 | 103 | 57 | 8 | 10 | 17 | 93 | 30 | 38 | 38 | 33 | 54 | 84 | 28 | 9 | 37 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 7 | WSW 5 | WSW 10 | SW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | E 3 | E 3 | ESE 3 | E 3 | — | NE 3 | WNW 2 | W 5 | WSW 6 | SW 12 |
— | — | 43 | 64 | 349 | 156 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | 5 | 1 | 34 | 100 | 928 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 149 | 149 | 149 | 571 | 584 | 584 | 110 | 110 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 110 | 0 | 0 | 149 | 564 | 564 | 564 | 110 |
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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.











