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
24.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Saturday (May 02) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 12s. 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 1.2m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 10s period and expected on Thursday (May 07) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (+11) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sat 2nd May)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Best Surf11PM (Sun 3rd May)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Most Powerful 8AM (Fri 8th May)4ft (1.2m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the E by Mon morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
2
3
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
2
2
2
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSW
14
1.3
SE
9
0.7
SSW
12
0.5
SSW
18
1.6
SE
10
1.6
SE
10
1.6
SE
10
1.6
SE
10
0.3
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.1
SW
18
0.3
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
18
1
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
352
275
129
174
509
441
484
517
35
15
15
12
52
51
131
180
582
620
619
494
357
Wind (km/h)
20
E
25
E
10
NNW
5
E
10
SSE
25
ENE
30
E
30
E
30
E
35
E
35
E
35
E
35
E
35
E
30
E
30
E
30
E
30
E
35
E
30
E
30
E
cross-off
off
cross
glassy
cross
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
High Tide
8:49PM1.24m
8:26AM1.06m
9:23PM1.24m
8:57AM1.03m
9:58PM1.22m
9:29AM0.99m
10:35PM1.18m
10:02AM0.95m
11:17PM1.13m
10:38AM0.90m
00:03AM1.09m
11:21AM0.85m
00:57AM1.07m
Low Tide
2:13PM0.08m
2:51AM0.38m
2:43PM0.08m
3:26AM0.40m
3:15PM0.09m
4:02AM0.43m
3:49PM0.12m
4:41AM0.47m
4:25PM0.16m
5:25AM0.51m
5:05PM0.21m
6:17AM0.55m
5:51PM0.27m
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
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6:13
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:15
6:15
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5:28
5:28
5:27
5:27
5:25
5:24
5:24
1
3
2
1
Temp °C
24
25
25
24
25
25
24
25
25
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
26
24
25
27
26
25
23
23
24
22
21
22
21
21
22
21
21
22
21
21
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SE
9
1.3
SE
9
0.9
SSE
8
1.1
SE
8
1.6
SE
10
1.6
SE
10
1.6
SE
10
1.6
SE
10
1.7
ESE
10
1.7
ESE
9
0.2
SSW
12
1.6
ESE
9
0.3
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
15
1.5
ESE
10
1
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
Energy kJ
294
275
103
156
509
441
484
517
501
519
15
441
52
51
131
427
582
620
619
494
357
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
ESE
9
0.5
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
17
0.7
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
12
0.1
SW
15
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
10
0.5
SSW
18
0.1
S
24
0.1
SW
21
0.1
SW
21
0.2
SSW
20
0.2
SSW
19
Energy kJ
352
249
111
174
340
223
121
79
35
15
8
2
2
2
180
11
18
18
39
37
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
6
0.4
SSW
6
0.7
SSW
12
0.6
SSE
10
0.3
SSW
10
0.2
SSW
9
0.1
S
10
0.1
SW
18
0.4
SSW
14
0.1
S
14
Energy kJ
10
10
129
72
20
8
2
12
79
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ENE
3
0.7
E
4
0.5
NE
4
1.7
ESE
9
1.7
ESE
9
1.7
ESE
10
1.7
ESE
10
1.7
ESE
10
1.6
ESE
10
1.7
ESE
10
1.5
ESE
10
1.5
ESE
10
1.6
ESE
10
Energy kJ
1
16
7
470
501
522
485
555
502
561
446
446
482
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
1
2
3
3
3
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
3
3
3
2
Distance (km)
32
32
10
0
110
0
32
110
80
102
80
80
105
82
80
105
149
80
80
82
80
Best forecast wave conditions in New Caledonia
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in New Caledonia
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
4
6
5
5
4
9
8
6
6
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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.

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