
Surf Forecasts:
Fausse Passe surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SSW swell with 4,328 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period with SE 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fausse Passe in the next 16 days are 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fausse Passe over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s break it down. We’ve got a 16-day window, but it’s a slow starter. The first few days are a wash, so don’t rush. The real action fires up towards the end of the first week and into the second, but you gotta pick your spots.
Fausse Passe is a reef break, and it’s consistent, but it’s exposed to the SW swell. Water temp is about 73°, which is dead average for this time of year, so no surprises.
The early days, Wednesday the 22nd through Thursday the 24th, are a mixed bag. Wednesday morning has a 3ft S swell, but it’s a long-period 17-second groundswell, and the cross-off wind is a solid 25 mph. The energy is high, but that wind is gonna make it a fight. Not worth it. Wednesday afternoon drops to a 7ft SE swell, but the period is a short 8 seconds, and the wind is still strong. Thursday’s got some size, 7ft in the morning, but the wind is still cross-off and fresh. The energy is dropping, but the quality is poor. Skip it.
Friday morning the 24th is the first real standout. The wind goes glassy, NE at 3 mph. The swell is 4ft from the SE, period 8 seconds. The energy is moderate, but that glassy wind is the key. It’s going to be clean. The break is a reef, so that short period isn’t ideal, but the conditions are so good it’ll be worth a look. The crowds are *sometimes* an issue, so you might have a few out, but it’s a solid pick for a morning session.
Saturday and Sunday the 25th and 26th are a mess. Saturday is small and cross, with a 1ft SSW swell, and the wind is a moderate 12 mph cross. Sunday the 26th is a different story – a massive 10ft SSW swell rolls in, with a 15-second period. The energy is huge. But it’s too big for this break. That’s expert-only territory, and even then, it’s going to be a washing machine. The wind is cross-off, but it’s still a no-go for most.
The next few days – Monday the 27th through Wednesday the 29th – are marginal. The swell drops to 8ft on Monday, then 6ft on Tuesday, with periods of 13-14 seconds. The energy is moderate to strong. The wind is cross-off, but the quality is just okay. Not a standout, but if you’re itching, Tuesday morning could be a session if the wind is manageable.
Now, the big one. Look at Sunday the 6th of August. It’s a long way out, so treat it with caution, but the forecast is a monster. Another 10ft SW swell, 15-second period, with glassy conditions in the afternoon. The energy is massive. It’s the same story as the 26th – it’s likely too big for this break, but if you’re an expert and you like big, clean, powerful reef waves, this is the window. The morning has a light N wind, and the afternoon is glassy. It’s the best on offer in the whole 16 days, but it’s for the brave only. The rest of the second week is a mix of smaller, choppier stuff.
So, bottom line: Friday morning the 24th is your best bet for a clean, fun session. Sunday the 6th of August is the one for the big-wave hunters, but don’t get your hopes up too much this far out. The rest is for the keen.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 19°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ESE on Wed morning, calm by Fri morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 19°C on Sun afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 17 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 11 | SSW 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
617 | 507 | 470 | 626 | 524 | 391 | 220 | 153 | 142 | 111 | 115 | 794 | 4328 | 3616 | 1990 | 2119 | 1935 | 1550 | 761 | 1019 | 334 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:16PM0.93m | 1:38AM0.97m | 3:35PM0.93m | 2:33AM0.90m | 4:53PM0.95m | 3:44AM0.85m | 5:57PM1.01m | 4:59AM0.85m | 6:47PM1.07m | 6:00AM0.87m | 7:29PM1.13m | 6:49AM0.91m | 8:05PM1.19m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:47PM0.57m | 8:33AM0.30m | 9:03PM0.64m | 9:33AM0.31m | 10:36PM0.65m | 10:37AM0.29m | 11:57PM0.62m | 11:36AM0.25m | 00:54AM0.57m | 12:27PM0.20m | 1:37AM0.52m | 1:11PM0.15m | 2:14AM0.47m | ||||||||
6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | |
— | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 |
Feels °C | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 11 | SSW 11 |
617 | 437 | 250 | 150 | 524 | 391 | 220 | 153 | 142 | 111 | 115 | 794 | 4328 | 3616 | 1990 | 2119 | 1935 | 1550 | 761 | 1019 | 334 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SE 10 | SSW 15 | SE 11 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 14 |
195 | 198 | 109 | 121 | 155 | 198 | 181 | 131 | 96 | 57 | 35 | 188 | 96 | 112 | 112 | 101 | 59 | 43 | 127 | 119 | 149 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SSW 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | — | — | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 12 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | — | SE 18 | SE 17 | SE 16 | SE 15 | — | SE 19 | — |
92 | 71 | 50 | 12 | 42 | 75 | — | — | 17 | 66 | 59 | 15 | 9 | — | 12 | 46 | 41 | 79 | — | 15 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | — | — | — | — | SSE 4 | SE 8 | SE 7 | S 8 | ESE 10 | — | — | — | — | SE 6 | — | SE 7 |
604 | 507 | 470 | 626 | 771 | — | — | — | — | 6 | 67 | 112 | 176 | 168 | — | — | — | — | 195 | — | 127 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1235 | 1235 | 80 | 105 | 80 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1233 | 1398 | 1235 | 1233 | 1231 | 147 | 149 | 1398 | 110 | 1444 | 1438 | 150 |
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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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