The Pass Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, breakin' down The Pass for the next couple weeks.

Water temp is about 69°F, which is right on the money for this time of year – nothin' weird.

First real surf shows up Saturday, July 25th. We got a clean 4ft swell from the SSE, 13-second period, and the energy is solid (553). The wind is light cross-offshore from the east, so the face is gonna be smooth. Good for beginners, but fun for everyone. The Pass is consistent, so you'll get waves.

Sunday the 26th keeps it clean. Morning has a 4ft SSE swell, 11-second period, and moderate energy (366), with light cross-offshore wind. By afternoon, the wind goes offshore from the SE, the period stretches to 12 seconds, and the energy hits 447. Still 4ft. Two solid days.

Then we hit a dead zone. Monday the 27th through the end of July drops off. Swell drops below 3ft, mostly 1ft or less. Energy numbers are weak – teens and twenties. The wind is all over, but the surf is gone. Wednesday afternoon goes glassy, but the swell is only 2ft with a 6-second period. Not worth it.

Friday, July 31st afternoon, the ocean wakes up. A solid 8ft SSE swell with a 12-second period, and the energy is massive (1968). The wind is cross-offshore from the south, so it's clean. This is a big wave day – expert territory. The crowd will be there, 'cause The Pass is always popular. The swell direction is SSE, and The Pass prefers ENE, so it's a bit off, but that energy will wrap.

Saturday, August 1st, drops to 7ft in the morning, 10-second period, but the wind is cross-shore and choppy. Afternoon cleans up to 6ft, cross-offshore, energy at 638. Surfable.

Sunday, August 2nd, is the real standout. Morning brings 6ft from the SSE, 10-second period, light cross-offshore wind, and energy of 818. By afternoon, it's 6ft, the period hits 12 seconds, and the energy jumps to 1067. The wind is light cross-offshore from the east. This is a long-period groundswell – perfect for a point break. The crowd will be thick, but it's the best session of the forecast.

Monday, August 3rd, starts with 5ft, but the wind is onshore from the NNW. Quality drops. Afternoon gets choppy. Tuesday and Wednesday fade fast, with swell under 3ft and poor winds. There's a glassy moment Wednesday morning, but the swell is only 2ft.

Thursday, August 6th, has a 5ft SSE swell, but a moderate breeze keeps it clean but not special. Friday the 7th has a 5ft SSE swell, cross-shore wind with a slight chop. Afternoon cleans up to 5ft from the ESE with cross-offshore wind – a solid, clean wave.

The run finishes strong Saturday, August 8th. Morning brings 5ft SSE swell, 9-second period, energy of 814, and light cross-offshore wind. Afternoon goes offshore, bumpin' to 7ft from the SE with an 8-second period. That's a punchy, clean wave for the experienced surfer.

Sunday, August 9th, wraps it up with 4ft to 5ft from the ESE, offshore winds, and clean conditions. A nice way to end.

Best on offer: Sunday, August 2nd afternoon – 6ft, 12-second groundswell, clean light wind, and solid energy. Backup is Friday, July 31st afternoon for the big wave crew. There's a long gap from the 27th to the 30th where you're better off on the beach.

Rusty.

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