Surf Forecasts:
No Pass surf forecast from 13 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 629 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period with NW 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 Thursday (Aug 13) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 16s 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 1.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for No Pass over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here.
Honestly, the outlook for this stretch is a long, drawn-out grind. For a spot like No Pass, a reef setup that loves a solid WNW groundswell, we’re looking at a pretty flat and frustrating run. The first week, from Wednesday right through the following Tuesday, is a tough watch. We’ve got some size, but with a short period of 8 seconds and winds mostly cross-onshore, it’s just messy and lumpy. The wave energy is moderate to strong early on, hitting 581 (combined energy), but the quality isn't there. By the 15th of August, the swell direction shifts to the SSW, which isn't what this break really wants, and the period stretches out to 17 seconds – that long-period groundswell will be breaking too straight for this reef to really shine. The water is sitting at 56°, a bit colder than average for this time of year.
The first real glimmer, maybe the best of the whole 16 days, is Sunday the 16th. Not the biggest surf, only 3ft of that long-period SSW swell, but the wind goes absolutely glass off in the afternoon. That’s what we’re chasing. Clean, lined-up waves on the reef. It won't be a monster, but it’ll be your best chance for a proper session.
After that, it’s back to the grind with mostly small, messy conditions until Wednesday the 19th of August. That morning is glassy again, offering another small but clean window with 3ft from the SSW.
Looking further out, the end of the window has some promise. The 23rd of August has 5ft of short-period NW swell and a glassy afternoon – that’s a standout for size, but the period is only 8 seconds so it will be a bit walled up and fat. The 27th of August brings a long period SSW groundswell, with 2ft, but more importantly, the water goes dead flat in the afternoon. Glossy, clean, perfect for a sunset session.
Overall, patience is the name of the game. There are a few windows of pure, clean glass, but the consistent, quality swell just isn’t there. The best bet is the glassy Sunday the 16th.
Stay patient.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed night, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon night, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 345 | 210 | 542 | 291 | 245 | 232 | 210 | 360 | 629 | 505 | 539 | 519 | 512 | 334 | 330 | 334 | 334 | 178 | 252 | 226 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 11:32PM2.16m | 1:02PM1.70m | 00:26AM2.05m | 1:38PM1.77m | 1:18AM1.90m | 2:13PM1.81m | 2:11AM1.71m | 2:47PM1.83m | 3:06AM1.52m | 3:22PM1.81m | 4:06AM1.35m | 3:58PM1.78m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:34PM0.68m | 6:30AM-0.30m | 6:27PM0.56m | 7:09AM-0.16m | 7:20PM0.47m | 7:46AM0.03m | 8:12PM0.41m | 8:22AM0.24m | 9:06PM0.37m | 8:57AM0.45m | 10:03PM0.35m | 9:32AM0.66m | 11:05PM0.34m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — |
 | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 19 |
Feels °C | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SSW 16 | NW 8 | SW 16 | NW 8 | NW 7 | SSW 14 | NW 7 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 137 | 173 | 289 | 255 | 129 | 99 | 140 | 59 | 629 | 505 | 539 | 519 | 512 | 334 | 330 | 334 | 334 | 178 | 252 | 226 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | WNW 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | NNW 7 | WNW 10 | NW 5 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 6 | NW 7 | W 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 17 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 |
| kJ | 67 | 102 | 206 | 15 | 245 | 232 | 210 | 360 | 20 | 21 | 14 | 81 | 29 | 40 | 67 | 37 | 22 | 100 | 42 | 143 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | S 11 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | W 11 | SW 14 | WNW 10 | WNW 8 | W 10 | S 12 | S 12 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | S 11 | WNW 13 | WNW 16 | NW 11 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 32 | 33 | 29 | 9 | 86 | 149 | 9 | 214 | 21 | 6 | 51 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 9 | 17 | 24 | 5 | 67 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | — | NW 7 | — | WNW 6 | NW 5 | — | — | NW 6 | NW 6 | — | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 5 |
| kJ | 345 | 210 | 542 | 291 | 237 | — | 82 | — | 10 | 28 | — | — | 69 | 113 | — | 169 | 112 | 164 | 193 | 35 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 513 | 3 | 168 | 385 | 0 | 138 | 257 | 0 | 195 | 3 | 0 | 168 | 0 | 0 | 195 | 3 | 3 | 265 | 385 | 3 |
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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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