Fausse Passe Surf Break

Lat Long: 22.57° S 166.47° E

Fausse Passe Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 12 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fausse Passe sea temperature is
22.8° C
0.0° 

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 12 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 19s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 18s period, SSW swell with 1,093 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 15s period with SSW 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 Monday (Jul 13) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 11s is also forecast. 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 1.3m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 9s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (+11) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 13th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 15s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 15th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 19s
Most Powerful11PM (Sun 19th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 18s

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


Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Fausse Passe.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a long stretch of small, inconsistent surf ahead. The first few days are a write-off – nothing worth paddling out for until we get past the middle of next week. From Sunday the 12th through to Tuesday the 15th, you’re looking at tiny waves, mostly under 3ft, with onshore or cross-off winds chopping things up. The combined energy is weak, barely registering, and the scores are a flat zero or one. Don’t bother.

The first real sniff of something decent comes on Wednesday the 15th in the morning. We get a 2ft SSW swell with a 13-second period, and the wind is offshore and clean. The energy picks up a bit. It’s still knee-high. It’s a glimmer, not a goer.

Things start to get interesting on Thursday the 16th. The morning is a bit messy with a risk of thunderstorms, but the swell builds to 5ft from the SSW with a 15-second period. The energy jumps to 904 – that’s moderate to strong. The afternoon is the standout: 4ft SSW at 14 seconds, with a clean offshore wind from the NE at 12 mph. The combined energy is 633, and the conditions are rated very good. This is the best swell on offer in the first week. The water temperature is 73°F, which is bang on average for this time of year.

Friday the 17th morning is a treat – glassy conditions with a light NNW wind, and a 3ft SSW swell at 13 seconds. Energy is 487. It’s clean, but the swell is small. The afternoon turns cross-on, so the morning session is the one.

From Saturday the 18th through to Tuesday the 22nd, it’s a mess. Onshore winds, poor conditions, and a run of zeros. The swell is there, often over 3ft, but the wind is ruining it. On Sunday the 19th, we get a big 4ft SSW swell with a 20-second period and energy of 1315, but it’s blown out by a strong W wind. That’s a no-go for paddle surfing – looks more interesting for kite surfing.

The second week brings a few more promising windows. Thursday the 23rd and Friday the 24th see a larger SSE swell, around 6ft to 7ft, with a period of 11 seconds. The wind is cross-off and clean. This is getting into the size where it’s for experienced surfers only – over 5ft can be a handful for beginners. The energy is strong. Still, the direction is SSE, which isn’t the optimum SSW, so it might not be as well-shaped as the earlier swell.

The true standout of the second week is Saturday the 25th. The morning brings a 4ft SSE swell with a 10-second period, light offshore ENE wind, and energy of 477. The conditions are good. But the afternoon is the real gem: 3ft SSW at 15 seconds, with a clean offshore breeze from the ENE at 12 mph. The energy is 595, and the conditions are rated very good. This is the best call for the second week.

Sunday the 26th morning is glassy, but tiny at 3ft. Monday the 27th morning is also glassy with a 2ft long-period SSW swell (17 seconds), but it’s small. That long period will make it a bit straight at the break, but glassy conditions are always a bonus.

Overall, the best bets are Thursday the 16th afternoon and Saturday the 25th afternoon. Both offer clean, offshore winds, decent swell from the optimum SSW direction, and good energy. The rest of the forecast is a mix of too small or too windy. Crowds are sometimes an issue at Fausse Passe, but with the mixed conditions, it might not be too packed.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Sun afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 50mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri morning).

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10
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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191
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
6:48PM1.22m
6:10AM0.97m
7:40PM1.31m
7:08AM1.00m
8:28PM1.37m
8:00AM1.03m
9:12PM1.41m
8:50AM1.05m
9:53PM1.41m
9:39AM1.06m
10:32PM1.38m
10:27AM1.05m
11:09PM1.32m
11:17AM1.03m
Low Tide
00:56AM0.51m
12:40PM0.03m
1:53AM0.45m
1:32PM-0.02m
2:43AM0.40m
2:21PM-0.04m
3:28AM0.36m
3:07PM-0.03m
4:11AM0.33m
3:51PM0.02m
4:53AM0.30m
4:34PM0.11m
5:33AM0.28m
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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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