The Pass Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.64° S 153.63° E

The Pass Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 12 Aug 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's The Pass sea temperature is
20.3° C
0.4° 

The Pass surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


The Pass surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, SE swell with 531 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s 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 Thursday (Aug 13) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s 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 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 9s period and expected on Friday (Aug 14) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Thu 13th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 9s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 17th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 7s
Most Powerful 1PM (Mon 17th Aug)7ft (2.2m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Pass over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Night
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PM
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PM
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PM
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AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.4
ENE
9
1.2
SSE
8
0.4
ENE
9
0.4
ENE
9
1.6
SSE
6
1.9
SSE
7
1.5
SSE
7
0.3
SSE
17
2.1
SE
7
2.1
SE
8
2.1
SE
8
2.1
ESE
8
2.1
ESE
8
1.3
SSE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
61
61
43
43
43
28
187
28
29
195
326
198
57
459
512
478
493
506
208
Wind (km/h)
20
W
15
SSW
20
SSE
15
SW
20
SSW
20
S
15
SW
20
SSW
25
SSE
20
S
20
S
20
S
25
SE
25
SE
20
SE
25
SE
20
SE
20
SE
15
SE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
High Tide
8:08AM1.21m
8:32PM1.88m
8:51AM1.27m
9:11PM1.78m
9:34AM1.31m
9:48PM1.64m
10:16AM1.33m
10:23PM1.46m
11:00AM1.32m
10:58PM1.28m
11:48AM1.28m
11:35PM1.11m
Low Tide
2:28AM-0.00m
1:57PM-0.05m
3:05AM-0.01m
2:42PM-0.02m
3:40AM0.01m
3:26PM0.07m
4:12AM0.05m
4:11PM0.18m
4:44AM0.11m
4:57PM0.32m
5:17AM0.18m
5:49PM0.45m
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6:20
6:18
6:18
6:16
6:16
6:15
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5:21
5:21
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:22
 mm
3
1
2
2
8
2
2
11
2
3
Temp °C
16
18
17
16
18
17
17
18
19
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18
18
17
18
18
18
Feels °C
12
14
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12
13
13
13
14
13
15
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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.

The Pass is 26 km (16 miles) from Ballina. If you plan a holiday in North Coast - New South Wales, look for hotels and other accommodation in Ballina. Ballina has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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