Surf Forecasts:
No Pass surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 18s period, SSW swell with 887 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for No Pass this week:
The surf forecast for No Pass over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at No Pass in the next 16 days are 1.2m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 13s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for No Pass over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here, and I've gotta be straight with you – the outlook for No Pass over the next couple of weeks is a bit of a tough one to call. The overall pattern is dominated by persistent cross-onshore winds, which will keep the lineup pretty messy and choppy for the most part. There's a glimmer of hope for a few sessions, but you'll have to be patient and pick your windows.
Let's start with the immediate future. From Wednesday the 26th of August right through to the end of the month, it's a write-off. The swell is small and confused, and that NW wind sits cross-on all day, every day, making for poor surf conditions. The wave energy is weak to moderate at best, but it doesn't matter because the wind is just ruining it. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The first half of September doesn't look much better, but there are a couple of windows that might be worth a look. On the morning of Friday the 4th of September, we see a bit of a pulse. The swell bumps up to about 6 feet from the NW, with a short period of 10 seconds, and the wind is light and blowing onshore from the WNW. The combined energy is solid moderate. It's still a messy, beachy setup, so it might be more interesting for the kite surfers than paddle surfers, but if you're desperate, it's the most size you'll see.
The afternoon of the 8th of September also has a little something. The swell is about 3 feet from the SSW, but with a very long period of 18 seconds. That's a proper groundswell, and wave energy is moderate. The wind is light and cross-on, so it's not perfect, but a long-period SSW swell can find its way into the reef at No Pass. With the wind being light, it would be the best chance for a few clean, lined-up waves. After that, it's back to the same old story of gentle cross-onshore winds and marginal surf.
So, to be honest, there's no real standout session here. The whole 16-day window is pretty grim. If you really need to get wet, keep your eyes on the morning of the 4th of September for some size, or the afternoon of the 8th of September for a long-period groundswell. But don't expect much.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed night, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 203 | 201 | 186 | 134 | 230 | 222 | 343 | 274 | 315 | 887 | 877 | 627 | 733 | 546 | 405 | 400 | 325 | 210 | 154 | 154 | 114 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:46AM1.49m | 10:47PM1.90m | 12:12PM1.57m | 11:29PM1.89m | 12:37PM1.64m | 00:11AM1.84m | 1:02PM1.71m | 00:55AM1.76m | 1:28PM1.78m | 1:42AM1.66m | 1:56PM1.84m | 2:34AM1.53m | 2:28PM1.89m | 3:33AM1.39m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:54PM0.79m | 5:43AM-0.02m | 5:34PM0.67m | 6:13AM0.02m | 6:14PM0.55m | 6:41AM0.11m | 6:54PM0.44m | 7:10AM0.23m | 7:37PM0.33m | 7:39AM0.38m | 8:23PM0.24m | 8:09AM0.54m | 9:17PM0.17m | ||||||||
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 | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — |
 | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 19 |
Feels °C | 16 | 16 | 20 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | WNW 8 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | NW 7 | SSW 14 | NW 7 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | NW 9 |
| kJ | 203 | 201 | 186 | 134 | 171 | 123 | 343 | 274 | 315 | 887 | 877 | 627 | 733 | 546 | 405 | 140 | 325 | 54 | 154 | 154 | 86 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | W 12 | W 7 | S 13 | S 12 | SW 14 | S 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 | W 11 | W 11 | SW 21 | SSW 14 | SW 19 | SSW 14 | NW 6 | NW 10 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 89 | 46 | 26 | 86 | 75 | 164 | 70 | 88 | 88 | 17 | 16 | 8 | 21 | 9 | 17 | 400 | 14 | 210 | 31 | 35 | 114 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SSW 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 12 | S 11 | SW 13 | S 19 | SSE 10 | S 10 | — | W 12 | S 10 | S 9 | W 16 | SW 20 | S 14 | W 9 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | S 13 |
| kJ | 75 | 48 | 69 | 59 | 66 | 63 | 62 | 190 | 35 | 17 | — | 11 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 16 | 4 | 15 | 39 | 69 | 89 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | NW 4 | NW 4 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 8 | — | NW 7 | — | — | NW 6 | — |
| kJ | 3 | 35 | 4 | 113 | 230 | 222 | 85 | 178 | 64 | 149 | 275 | 143 | 152 | 353 | 160 | — | 153 | — | — | 28 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 211 | 195 | 0 | 257 | 257 | 0 | 195 | 385 | 0 | 385 | 749 | 3 | 242 | 385 | 0 | 242 | 195 | 0 | 193 | 385 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for No Pass provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at No Pass can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our No Pass 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 (No Pass) 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).
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