Passe de L'Ambulante Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, Rusty here. We've got a solid run of surf on the cards for Passe de L'Ambulante. This reef break is very consistent and exposed to the swell, so it'll be picking up energy all through the period. Water's sitting at 76°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you can leave the thick rubber at home.

The real standout window kicks off Sunday the 13th. Morning glass-off conditions with a gentle offshore breeze from the SE and clean 6ft SSW groundswell pushing in at a long 18 seconds. The energy's pumping (2220), and it's in that sweet spot for experienced surfers – not too big, not too small. The afternoon stays clean with a cross-off breeze, swell bumping to 6ft, still packing a punch (2072). This is the best on offer for the whole run.

Monday the 14th keeps the clean conditions with a cross-off wind, but the swell drops a touch to 6ft and period shortens to 14 seconds, though the energy's still moderate (1286). By the afternoon it's down to 5ft and 13 seconds, losing a bit of grunt (922). It's still rideable, just not as punchy.

Tuesday the 15th sees a strong offshore breeze kick up from the SE at 28 mph. The swell drops to 4ft but the period's back up to a very long 18 seconds, giving it some serious energy (1979). It'll be clean but hard to paddle into with that wind howling. Afternoon swell lifts to 5ft with 17-second period and energy jumps to 2617, but same issue – strong offshore makes for a tough paddle.

Wednesday the 16th is where things get serious. Morning brings a fresh offshore breeze and a solid 10ft S swell at 16 seconds. That's heavy – over 8ft, so experts only. The energy is massive (5776). Afternoon holds at 10ft with 15-second period, still a beast (4377). If you've got the skill, this is a proper groundswell pulse, but it'll be a handful.

Thursday the 17th sees the swell back off to 8ft in the morning with a 13-second period, still big and clean with offshore wind. Energy's strong (1982). Afternoon drops to 6ft with rain showers, wind stays offshore, but the period drops to 12 seconds. Still decent, just not as clean with the rain.

Friday the 18th sees the swell settle to 5ft with 12-second period, offshore wind, and moderate energy (528). It's clean and much more manageable. Afternoon similar at 4ft (560). Good for a fun session without the intensity.

From Saturday the 19th through Monday the 21st, the swell drops into the 2ft to 3ft range with periods staying long (14 to 18 seconds). The standout here is Monday the 21st morning – glassy conditions, zero wind, and a 2ft SW swell at 16 seconds. The energy's surprisingly decent for the size (704). That's a log or a funboard morning.

Tuesday the 22nd brings a new pulse – 5ft SSE swell but with a short 9-second period. Wind's a gentle offshore, so it'll be clean, but that short period means it's windswell, not the same quality as the groundswell earlier. Energy's moderate (849). Afternoon drops to 3ft.

Wednesday the 23rd sees a nice SSW groundswell return at 4ft with a 17-second period, moderate offshore breeze, and energy of 1174. Conditions are excellent for experienced surfers again. This is a strong secondary window.

After that, from Thursday the 24th through to Sunday the 28th, the swell fades into the 2ft to 3ft range. Most sessions are marginal with fresh offshore winds making it clean but small. Energy drops off to between 239 and 680. There's a slight uptick on Monday the 28th afternoon with a 4ft S swell at 16 seconds (996), but it's not the same quality as the earlier windows.

Overall, don't sleep on Sunday the 13th and Wednesday the 16th. The 13th is the pick for clean, powerful, manageable groundswell. The 16th is for the big-wave crew only.

Rusty.

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