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
24.7° 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 Tuesday (May 26) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fausse Passe in the next 16 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 23) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 12s period and expected on Saturday (May 23) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (+11) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Tue 26th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Best Surf 8AM (Tue 26th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sat 23rd May)10ft (3.0m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the SW by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
2
2
3
3
1
2
3
1
2
2
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
SW
12
3
WSW
11
2.4
WSW
10
2.3
WSW
10
2
W
9
1.8
SW
12
1.5
SSW
11
1
SSW
16
1.2
SE
12
1.3
SE
11
1.2
SE
11
1.3
SE
11
1.3
SE
11
1.2
SE
10
1.2
SE
10
1.2
SE
10
0.7
SSW
15
1
SE
9
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1881
2423
1065
920
646
840
543
487
409
398
350
406
371
296
257
257
212
149
419
346
311
Wind (km/h)
30
NW
45
WNW
40
WNW
40
WNW
35
W
20
SSW
20
SSW
20
SSW
10
WSW
5
SSW
10
S
5
ENE
20
E
25
ESE
15
E
15
E
20
E
5
NE
5
NNE
10
SE
10
NW
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
High Tide
12:51PM0.85m
2:02AM1.15m
2:17PM0.83m
3:00AM1.11m
3:45PM0.87m
3:54AM1.08m
4:57PM0.94m
4:43AM1.06m
5:53PM1.02m
5:27AM1.03m
6:39PM1.09m
6:08AM1.02m
7:19PM1.15m
Low Tide
7:02PM0.29m
8:44AM0.45m
8:11PM0.38m
9:45AM0.39m
9:25PM0.45m
10:37AM0.33m
10:36PM0.49m
11:21AM0.26m
11:38PM0.50m
11:59AM0.21m
00:32AM0.49m
12:35PM0.16m
1:18AM0.48m
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:24
6:24
6:24
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:17
5:17
5:17
5:17
5:16
5:16
5:16
4
10
3
2
1
1
Temp °C
23
23
23
23
24
23
23
23
23
22
23
23
23
23
23
23
24
24
23
24
24
18
17
17
18
20
20
22
23
22
24
24
24
22
22
21
23
24
24
25
26
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
SW
12
1.1
SE
12
1
SE
11
0.9
ESE
11
1.2
SSW
13
1.8
SW
12
1.5
SSW
11
1.3
SSW
11
1.3
SSW
9
1.3
SE
11
1.2
SE
11
1.3
SE
11
1.3
SE
11
1.2
SE
10
1.2
SE
10
1.2
SE
10
1.1
SE
9
1
SE
9
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SE
9
Energy kJ
1881
309
242
211
462
840
543
419
237
398
350
406
371
296
257
257
212
149
419
346
107
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SE
10
1.1
SE
12
0.5
SSW
11
0.9
SSW
14
1
SE
11
1.1
SE
11
1
SE
11
1.1
SE
11
1.2
SE
12
1.2
S
10
1
SSW
9
1
S
8
0.8
SSW
8
0.7
S
8
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
13
0.7
SE
8
0.9
SE
9
0.7
SSW
17
Energy kJ
253
343
69
321
237
278
242
320
409
273
169
140
94
57
135
115
196
102
64
138
311
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
15
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
10
0.2
SSW
22
0.7
SSW
20
0.9
SSW
18
1
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
13
0.6
S
10
0.5
S
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
12
0.5
S
17
0.6
ESE
10
0.1
E
11
0.5
SSW
13
Energy kJ
145
99
95
56
47
336
480
487
239
102
71
132
167
156
107
146
81
149
71
2
93
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
WNW
6
3
WSW
11
2.4
WSW
10
2.3
WSW
10
2
W
9
1.3
SW
9
0.3
ESE
2
Energy kJ
165
2423
1065
920
646
257
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
3
3
2
2
2
3
3
2
3
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
730
1231
1231
1231
1251
1231
1235
1261
80
8
584
0
0
105
0
0
110
0
0
0
80
Best forecast wave conditions in New Caledonia
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
2
2
3
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in New Caledonia
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
2
2
3
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
4
8
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
7
8
6
6
7
5
5
9
9
9
7
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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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