Surf Forecasts:
Pass (Ovaka) surf forecast from 15 Oct 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 22 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 17s period, S swell with 783 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pass (Ovaka) this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Pass (Ovaka) in the next 16 days are 1.2m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 22) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 15) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+13) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Thu 22nd Oct) | 4ft (1.2m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pass (Ovaka) over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 22°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 21°C on Mon morning). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | SW 19 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SE 8 | S 10 | S 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 281 | 310 | 190 | 273 | 302 | 178 | 130 | 169 | 269 | 346 | 453 | 495 | 355 | 529 | 564 | 647 | 441 | 451 | 515 | 188 | 126 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 10:27AM0.98m | 10:31PM1.06m | 11:18AM0.94m | 11:21PM1.02m | 12:10PM0.92m | 00:12AM0.99m | 1:02PM0.91m | 1:03AM0.98m | 1:52PM0.92m | 1:53AM0.98m | 2:38PM0.94m | 2:41AM0.99m | 3:20PM0.98m | 3:28AM1.02m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:20PM0.35m | 5:01AM0.23m | 5:10PM0.38m | 5:52AM0.26m | 6:01PM0.40m | 6:43AM0.29m | 6:52PM0.41m | 7:32AM0.30m | 7:44PM0.41m | 8:18AM0.30m | 8:33PM0.40m | 9:02AM0.29m | 9:20PM0.37m | ||||||||
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 | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — |
 | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:38 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | E 8 | SW 14 | E 9 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | E 9 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 14 | S 10 | S 10 |
| kJ | 281 | 310 | 132 | 273 | 302 | 415 | 130 | 528 | 269 | 346 | 453 | 495 | 277 | 332 | 564 | 647 | 441 | 451 | 96 | 188 | 94 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SW 17 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SW 15 | NNW 15 | SW 14 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | SSW 15 | S 14 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SSW 15 | SW 13 | S 14 | S 13 |
| kJ | 42 | 40 | 190 | 33 | 32 | 178 | 73 | 169 | 108 | 70 | 58 | 55 | 355 | 529 | 141 | 82 | 49 | 74 | 43 | 96 | 126 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | N 12 | SSE 11 | N 12 | N 12 | NNW 16 | N 11 | NNW 15 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | S 17 | ENE 11 | SW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | SW 12 | N 11 | SW 12 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 27 | 11 | 37 | 24 | 24 | 50 | 20 | 71 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 52 | 113 | 184 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 39 | 9 | 40 | 38 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 | — | E 9 | — | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SSE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 |
| kJ | 568 | 609 | 517 | 525 | 454 | — | 528 | — | 499 | 488 | 380 | 586 | 561 | 239 | 383 | 389 | 344 | 303 | 515 | 319 | 310 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 916 | 925 | 791 | 791 | 2182 | 286 | 286 | 285 | 2132 | 925 | 2161 | 2109 | 2132 | 2168 | 2132 | 925 | 916 | 2131 | 925 | 2129 | 925 |
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The above surf forecast table for Pass (Ovaka) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Pass (Ovaka) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Pass (Ovaka) 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 (Pass (Ovaka)) 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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