Surf Forecasts:
Fausse Passe surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 15s period, SSW swell with 1,475 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 14s period. 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 1.9m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 15s |
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 coming up for Fausse Passe. This is a consistent reef break, an advanced wave, so get your timing right.
We're looking at a pretty quiet start to the week. The water is sitting at a normal 72°F for the time of year, nothing unusual there. The first few days are a write-off, honestly. The swell is tiny on Monday the 24th, with a weak combined energy of only 76, and cross-off winds are blowing hard at 18-22 mph, making a mess of things. It’s simply not worth paddling out.
Tuesday the 25th sees a bit more life, with the swell jumping to 6 ft from the SSW, but the energy is ramping up (1401). It's still blowing a fresh 22 mph offshore wind in the morning, which is a good sign for cleanliness, but the forecast says the surf is marginal. It'll be a bit of a challenge, with that 6 ft to 6 ft size pushing into advanced territory, especially with a 14-15 second period making it a proper groundswell. This is the kind of swell that needs a focused mind.
Wednesday the 26th and Thursday the 27th are similar, with 4 ft to 5 ft SSW swell, still with that juicy 15-second period. The winds are fresh offshore from the ENE on Thursday, which is a nice touch. The energy is moderate (753) but surf quality is still described as marginal. It's on the edge of being good, but not quite there.
Now, Friday the 28th is where it gets interesting. The swell drops to 3 ft from the SSW, and the energy is weak (280), but the wind goes glassy. A light 3 mph westerly breeze. That's the magic word: glassy. It's the best window in the first week, with the forecast saying "expect good surf conditions." It won't be huge, but for a clean, lined-up wave on a reef, it will be a joy.
Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th see the swell pick back up to 4 ft-5 ft, but the wind swings around to the south and SSE, coming in cross-shore at 9-15 mph. That's going to put some chop on the face, and the forecast drops back to "poor surf conditions" by the afternoon. The crowds are a possibility here, but the conditions aren't making it worth fighting for.
The following week is a mixed bag. Monday the 31st and Tuesday the 1st of September are a bit messy with strong cross-off winds and a short period (7-10 seconds) windswell mixing in. The energy is moderate (329-857), but it's not a clean prospect.
The standout. The real highlight is shaping up for Wednesday the 2nd of September and Thursday the 3rd. We've got a solid 7 ft to 8 ft S swell with a very long period of 14-16 seconds, pushing massive energy in the 2600-2761 range. That's a strong groundswell. The winds are cross-off from the ESE, keeping things clean. This is a big, powerful, pulse of swell. At over 8 ft, this is strictly for experts. The long period will make the reef lines stand up beautifully. If you have the skills, this is the one to circle on the calendar. It's a bit of a wait, but it looks promising.
Then Friday the 4th of September holds a solid 5 ft-5 ft SSW groundswell (15-16 second period) with a fresh offshore wind from the E. That's a solid wave, with good energy (1397-1322) and clean conditions. Perfect for the advanced crew.
The final weekend sees the swell drop back down to 3 ft-4 ft, with the energy fading. It's a return to the smaller, cleaner waves, but nothing that will blow your socks off.
So, to sum it up: the first few days are a bust. The best bet is the glassy window on Friday the 28th of August for a fun, clean session on small waves. The absolute standout, however, is the big pulse from Wednesday the 2nd of September, followed by the clean offshore day on Friday the 4th of September. That's where the real quality is.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Thu morning, calm by Fri morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
63 | 212 | 1081 | 1382 | 1435 | 1328 | 983 | 834 | 706 | 746 | 596 | 384 | 273 | 178 | 400 | 566 | 527 | 518 | 521 | 880 | 676 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:26PM1.05m | 5:46AM0.85m | 7:04PM1.13m | 6:36AM0.92m | 7:36PM1.21m | 7:17AM0.98m | 8:06PM1.27m | 7:56AM1.05m | 8:34PM1.31m | 8:33AM1.10m | 9:02PM1.32m | 9:10AM1.14m | 9:30PM1.31m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:12AM0.30m | 00:39AM0.56m | 12:06PM0.24m | 1:16AM0.49m | 12:49PM0.18m | 1:48AM0.41m | 1:27PM0.14m | 2:18AM0.34m | 2:02PM0.11m | 2:48AM0.27m | 2:37PM0.12m | 3:18AM0.21m | 3:12PM0.15m | 3:48AM0.17m | |||||||
6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | |
— | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 |
Feels °C | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SE 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | ESE 9 | S 11 |
63 | 115 | 1081 | 1382 | 1435 | 1328 | 983 | 834 | 706 | 746 | 596 | 384 | 130 | 124 | 400 | 566 | 527 | 518 | 521 | 66 | 676 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | SSW 19 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | ESE 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SSW 18 | ESE 9 |
6 | 212 | 20 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 111 | 273 | 178 | 110 | 90 | 61 | 78 | 72 | 31 | 46 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SE 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | S 16 | SSW 12 | S 22 | S 22 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SE 15 | SW 18 |
7 | 5 | 5 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 6 | 7 | 134 | 93 | 9 | 9 | 15 | 15 | 8 | 12 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 3 | S 7 | S 6 | S 12 | SSE 6 |
202 | 84 | 228 | 191 | 151 | 125 | 167 | 181 | 159 | 138 | 149 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 147 | 156 | 880 | 136 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 105 | 147 | 80 | 105 | 149 | 80 | 110 | 147 | 80 | 110 | 80 | 0 | 0 | 1285 | 0 | 1235 | 1416 | 1235 | 1235 | 1416 | 1272 |
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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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