Surf Forecasts:
No Pass surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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★+): Friday 28 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 19s period with SSW 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s 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 11s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 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, Rusty here. Let’s break it down.
No Pass is the only spot in the game, and it’s looking thin for the next 16 days. Water temp is 15°, which is about average for this time of year. Nothing to write home about.
Friday, August 28th, we’ve got a small 3ft swell from the SSW with a 16-second period – that’s a long-period groundswell, but the cross-onshore wind is chopping it up. The energy is moderate (525), but it’s just not clean. That’s the story through the weekend and into early next week. Saturday and Sunday bring a bit more size – up to 4ft – but the wind stays cross-on, and the energy never really cleans up. It’s all “marginal” or “poor.”
Monday, September 1st, offers a slight improvement with a light cross-shore wind in the morning, but the swell is only 3ft with a 14-second period. Still, it’s the best we’ve seen so far. The rest of the week is small, weak swells with onshore winds. Nothing grabs you.
Look ahead to Thursday, September 3rd, and we see a jump to 5ft in the afternoon from the NW, 11-second period, with a light cross-on wind. The energy is strong (985). That’s a glimmer, but it’s still a “marginal” call.
The following week, from September 5th onward, it’s more of the same: small SSW swells, mostly 3ft to 3ft, with light winds but not enough to get excited. The standout, if you can call it that, is Tuesday, September 8th, when we get a 5ft NW swell early in the morning, but it’s a short-period 8-second wind swell, and the wind is offshore. The energy is moderate (777), but the short period means it’ll be bumpy and lacking punch. Experts only.
The final days, September 10th to 12th, see a pulse of bigger swell – up to 5ft and 6ft – but the wind is consistently cross-on, turning it into a lumpy mess. The energy on the 10th is strong (1498), but it’s wasted in the wind. This setup looks more interesting for kite surfers than paddle surfers, especially with the fresh cross-onshore winds.
If you’re keen, the mornings of September 3rd or September 8th are your best shot, but don’t hold your breath. The rest of the 16-day window is a blank run. Sometimes it’s just like that around here.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the NE by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | NW 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | NW 11 | SSW 18 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 343 | 274 | 315 | 887 | 877 | 627 | 733 | 546 | 458 | 400 | 325 | 210 | 154 | 160 | 154 | 249 | 130 | 177 | 450 | 515 | 553 |
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 | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | on | on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 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 | 3:05PM1.92m | 4:47AM1.26m | 3:51PM1.93m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 8:43AM0.71m | 10:19PM0.12m | 9:24AM0.86m | 11:29PM0.07m | ||||||||
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 | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — |
 | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | NW 8 | SSW 16 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 11 | SSW 19 | NW 11 |
| kJ | 343 | 274 | 315 | 887 | 877 | 627 | 216 | 546 | 233 | 182 | 133 | 121 | 82 | 160 | 103 | 101 | 79 | 83 | 422 | 470 | 406 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 | SSW 16 | W 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | S 11 | SSW 18 |
| kJ | 70 | 88 | 88 | 17 | 15 | 8 | 733 | 10 | 405 | 400 | 325 | 210 | 154 | 154 | 154 | 249 | 86 | 177 | 450 | 92 | 553 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | S 11 | SSE 10 | S 10 | — | W 12 | W 11 | S 9 | S 9 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 | NW 10 | SSE 12 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 15 | S 14 |
| kJ | 62 | 62 | 35 | 17 | — | 11 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 16 | 14 | 58 | 50 | 50 | 111 | 93 | 130 | 59 | 103 | 67 | 250 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 11 | — |
| kJ | 120 | 114 | 79 | 88 | 193 | 135 | 435 | 364 | 458 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 515 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 195 | 385 | 3 | 195 | 386 | 3 | 193 | 385 | 3 | 760 | 195 | 0 | 193 | 195 | 0 | 52 | 127 | 0 | 65 | 127 | 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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