Surf Forecasts:
Pass (Ovaka) surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 12s period, SSE swell with 1,338 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 2.2m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+13) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pass (Ovaka) over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Mon night, min 20°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 22°C on Fri night, min 21°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 12 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 12 | S 11 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 16 | SE 7 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 628 | 636 | 831 | 1225 | 1064 | 528 | 1247 | 594 | 409 | 1338 | 726 | 573 | 353 | 416 | 188 | 192 | 264 | 470 | 284 | 277 | 148 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:29AM1.05m | 11:51PM1.12m | 12:25PM0.99m | 00:42AM1.08m | 1:21PM0.94m | 1:33AM1.05m | 2:15PM0.91m | 2:24AM1.03m | 3:07PM0.90m | 3:12AM1.03m | 3:56PM0.91m | 3:59AM1.04m | 4:40PM0.93m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:20AM0.21m | 5:34PM0.26m | 6:15AM0.24m | 6:24PM0.32m | 7:10AM0.27m | 7:16PM0.36m | 8:05AM0.28m | 8:07PM0.38m | 8:57AM0.28m | 8:57PM0.39m | 9:46AM0.27m | 9:45PM0.38m | 10:31AM0.26m | 10:30PM0.36m | |||||||
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 | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — |
 | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — |
mm | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 |
Feels °C | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 14 | S 11 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | E 7 | S 16 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 |
| kJ | 628 | 636 | 831 | 1225 | 1064 | 528 | 254 | 594 | 409 | 89 | 726 | 573 | 353 | 416 | 188 | 192 | 138 | 310 | 284 | 277 | 148 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | S 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSE 13 | S 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 19 |
| kJ | 150 | 66 | 47 | 46 | 84 | 289 | 132 | 393 | 192 | 69 | 195 | 251 | 258 | 209 | 155 | 68 | 191 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 57 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | SW 10 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SSE 12 | SW 15 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SW 18 | SW 13 | S 16 | S 15 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SW 13 | S 16 | NW 10 | SW 18 | N 10 | SW 10 |
| kJ | 86 | 102 | 46 | 42 | 59 | 176 | 104 | 91 | 97 | 112 | 85 | 186 | 155 | 68 | 83 | 113 | 264 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | SSW 6 | SSE 5 | — | — | SE 5 | S 13 | SSE 5 | SE 6 | SSE 12 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | — | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
| kJ | 162 | 130 | 58 | — | — | 45 | 1247 | 103 | 164 | 1338 | 126 | 210 | 195 | 187 | 257 | 181 | — | 470 | 372 | 310 | 405 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 578 | 578 | 285 | 285 | 583 | 588 | 285 | 1525 | 2109 | 916 | 916 | 916 | 916 | 916 | 791 | 916 | 925 | 916 | 916 | 916 | 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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