Fausse Passe Surf Break

Lat Long: 22.57° S 166.47° E

Fausse Passe Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 21 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fausse Passe sea temperature is
22.2° C
0.2° 

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 21 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 15s period, SSW swell with 1,712 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m 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 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 1.8m 11s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (+11) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 28th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 14s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 28th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 14s
Most Powerful11AM (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 on the cards for Fausse Passe over the next couple of weeks.

Straight up, we've got a bit of a slow start, but don't write it off. The first few days into the weekend are pretty lackluster – small, weak swells and gusty cross-off winds around 22 mph aren't doing us any favours. We're looking at a pretty flat spell from Friday the 21st through to Monday the 24th. The swell is tiny, mostly below 2ft, and the energy is low (85 to 107 in the reading), so keep the board on the rack unless you're desperate for a float.

Things start to get interesting from Tuesday the 25th. A solid SSW groundswell rolls in, with a long 15-second period. We're talking 6ft on Tuesday morning and solid moderate wave energy (1732). The wind stays cross-off from the east though, and it's blowing strong at around 25 mph, so it’ll be a bit lumpy but still rideable for the keen. This is a powerful, long-period swell, which is prime for a reef break like Fausse Passe, so the shape should be there even if the wind isn't perfect.

The real standout window starts to shape up on Wednesday the 26th. We get clean, offshore easterly winds at 22 mph and a nice 5ft to 5ft SSW groundswell with a period of 15 seconds. The wave energy is still strong (1113). This is where Fausse Passe really starts to work. The winds are offshore and clean, offering up some proper walls.

The pick of the week is likely Monday the 31st of August. We get a bit of a magic moment. The morning is glassy – dead calm, with a light SSW wind and a building 6ft S swell. The energy is moderate (422), but the conditions are perfect. Then by the afternoon, a 6ft SSE swell fills in with a gentle NNE breeze, giving us clean conditions (513 in the energy reading). That Monday is going to be the day to be out there, no question. The setup is right for the break.

Looking into the first week of September, the energy picks up again. Thursday the 3rd looks promising with a 5ft to 5ft SSW/SSE swell and cross-off winds, but the standout morning is Friday the 4th of September. This one is a beast. A 10ft S groundswell with a 16-second period, and a massive energy reading of 4942. The wind is clean and cross-off. Now, a caveat: this is big, head and a half overhead, and for a reef setup this will be a serious ledge. That's for experienced surfers only. The swell direction (S) is not perfect for the break's optimum (SW), but the sheer power and period will push through. It's one to mark on the calendar for the crew who can handle it.

Water temp is sitting around 72°, which is pretty standard for this time of year, nothing unusual there.

So, in short: a flat start, a building middle week, a true standout on Monday the 31st, and a big, expert-only pulse on Friday the 4th of September.

Signing off, Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 19°C on Fri afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Mon morning). Mainly strong winds.

Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
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8
1.6
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10
1.7
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11
1.2
SE
10
1.2
SSE
10
1.1
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8
0.6
SSE
9
0.5
SE
10
0.5
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9
0.5
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10
0.4
SSW
20
1.4
SSW
17
1.9
SSW
15
1.8
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
16
1
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
378
527
677
286
256
151
59
45
41
48
152
1138
1712
1374
1364
1106
822
594
565
554
400
Wind (km/h)
35
ESE
35
ESE
30
E
40
E
35
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30
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35
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35
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35
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30
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Wind State
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High Tide
2:42PM0.91m
1:27AM0.84m
4:19PM0.92m
2:58AM0.79m
5:35PM0.98m
4:38AM0.80m
6:26PM1.05m
5:46AM0.85m
7:04PM1.13m
6:36AM0.92m
7:36PM1.21m
7:17AM0.98m
8:06PM1.27m
Low Tide
8:18PM0.66m
8:39AM0.35m
10:11PM0.67m
10:00AM0.34m
11:46PM0.63m
11:12AM0.30m
00:39AM0.56m
12:06PM0.24m
1:16AM0.49m
12:49PM0.18m
1:48AM0.41m
1:27PM0.14m
2:18AM0.34m
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5:39
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Temp °C
20
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Feels °C
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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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