
Surf Forecasts:
The Pass surf forecast from 7 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 22 Nov, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 22 Nov, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, SSE swell with 2,130 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 9 Nov, 11AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Pass this week:
The surf forecast for The Pass over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Nov 09) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Pass in the next 16 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 22) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 10s period and expected on Sunday (Nov 08) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Mon 9th Nov) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 22nd Nov) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 22nd Nov) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Pass over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Sat night, fresh winds from the S by Sun night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the S by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 7 | Sunday 8 | Monday 9 | Tuesday 10 | Wednesday 11 | Thursday 12 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSE 9 | E 9 | NNE 5 | N 6 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | N 6 | SSE 9 | NNE 6 | SSE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
254 | 62 | 83 | 101 | 61 | 78 | 49 | 45 | 671 | 903 | 1517 | 1082 | 693 | 423 | 260 | 171 | 127 | 37 | 395 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 7:23AM1.48m | 7:25PM1.25m | 8:00AM1.56m | 8:04PM1.19m | 8:36AM1.61m | 8:43PM1.13m | 9:12AM1.62m | 9:21PM1.07m | 9:48AM1.60m | 9:59PM1.01m | 10:26AM1.56m | 10:39PM0.96m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:59AM0.09m | 1:39PM0.25m | 1:30AM0.08m | 2:23PM0.22m | 2:02AM0.09m | 3:04PM0.21m | 2:34AM0.12m | 3:45PM0.21m | 3:07AM0.15m | 4:25PM0.24m | 3:41AM0.19m | 5:07PM0.28m | 4:18AM0.25m | ||||||
— | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | |
— | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:13 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 8 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 24 | 26 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 26 | 26 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 18 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 16 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 24 | 24 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | S 8 | S 8 | N 5 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | SSE 8 |
254 | 116 | 90 | 55 | 61 | 78 | 49 | 861 | 671 | 903 | 1517 | 1082 | 693 | 423 | 260 | 118 | 127 | 37 | 395 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | N 6 | NE 12 | NE 11 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | NNE 6 |
53 | 62 | 58 | 58 | 17 | 21 | 32 | 45 | 42 | 26 | 26 | 35 | 20 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 11 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | E 13 | NE 12 | S 8 | NE 12 | N 6 | — | NE 11 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 11 | — | NE 11 | NE 10 | N 15 | NNE 10 | S 10 | NE 10 | E 9 |
6 | 3 | 6 | 30 | 23 | 6 | — | 31 | 34 | 22 | 30 | — | 18 | 17 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 13 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNE 3 | NNE 5 | N 6 | S 8 | S 8 | S 10 | — | — | — | — | NNE 5 | N 5 | N 5 | NNE 6 | N 6 | SSE 9 | S 7 | — |
— | 6 | 83 | 101 | 588 | 1326 | 1691 | — | — | — | — | 88 | 73 | 56 | 207 | 171 | 106 | 387 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 27 | 323 | 1 | 53 | 257 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 236 | 13 | 161 | 94 | 1 | 53 | 257 | 0 |
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Information about the The Pass Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for The Pass provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at The Pass can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The 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 (The 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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for The Pass may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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