
Surf Forecasts:
The Pass surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s period, SSE swell with 500 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period with SSE 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Pass in the next 16 days are 1.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 11s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Pass over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what the next couple of weeks have in store for us at The Pass.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a flat spell. Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th are basically a write-off – tiny, weak energy (35–36) and messy conditions. The wait is on. Wednesday the 29th is glassy in the morning, but the swell is next to nothing at 2ft, so you’re not missing much. It’s not until the afternoon of Tuesday the 28th that we see a pulse of energy (109), but it’s still pretty ordinary.
The real action starts to build from Friday the 31st. We get a jump in energy (288) on Friday morning with a 3ft SSE swell at 13 seconds – that’s a proper groundswell, and the clean cross-off wind will have it looking tidy. But the standout window is the first weekend of August. Saturday the 1st afternoon sees a 4ft SSE swell at 10 seconds, with offshore wind and a combined energy of 437. The water temp is sitting at 69°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Sunday the 2nd afternoon is another cracker – 4ft SSE swell, long 11-second period, offshore wind, and energy cranking up to 651. That’s moderate-to-strong energy, and the wave quality will be top-notch. The Pass is a point break, so it handles that long-period swell well, giving you long, peeling lines. It’s a beginner-friendly wave, but on these days, it’ll be a magnet – expect crowds, because it’s often busy.
Now, if you’re looking for the absolute best of the bunch, hold onto your board. Monday the 3rd of August morning is glassy – dead calm, 4ft SSE swell, 11-second period, and energy at 520. That is a dream session. The next big one is Saturday the 8th of August morning: 8ft SE swell at 9 seconds, energy 828, with clean conditions. That’s getting into intermediate-to-advanced territory – over 8ft and it’s only for experts. By Sunday the 9th of August morning, it’s glassy again with a 7ft SE groundswell at 11 seconds, and energy is a massive 1019. That’s strong wave energy. If you’re experienced, that’s the pick of the whole 16 days, but it’s a long way out – so keep an eye on it, it’s promising but not locked in.
After that, things fade. Monday the 10th and Tuesday the 11th are onshore and choppy, with dropping swell. The end of the run is a quiet one.
So, to sum it up: the first week is a slow burn, but the first weekend of August and the Monday after are your real standouts. Saturday the 8th and Sunday the 9th are the best on offer – big, clean, and powerful. Don’t sleep on the glassy Monday the 3rd either.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | SSE 8 | E 6 | E 6 | E 11 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | SSE 11 | SSE 13 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 15 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
30 | 30 | 27 | 92 | 17 | 15 | 10 | 22 | 14 | 32 | 128 | 201 | 67 | 15 | 82 | 377 | 356 | 258 | 408 | 483 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross | cross | cross-off | on | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross |
High Tide | 7:00PM1.55m | 7:09AM0.98m | 7:36PM1.62m | 7:45AM1.03m | 8:09PM1.67m | 8:20AM1.08m | 8:41PM1.69m | 8:55AM1.12m | 9:12PM1.69m | 9:32AM1.15m | 9:44PM1.65m | 10:10AM1.18m | 10:17PM1.57m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:41AM0.28m | 12:51PM0.17m | 2:14AM0.21m | 1:29PM0.12m | 2:45AM0.17m | 2:05PM0.10m | 3:16AM0.13m | 2:40PM0.11m | 3:47AM0.10m | 3:17PM0.14m | 4:18AM0.09m | 3:56PM0.20m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | |
mm | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 8 | S 8 | E 6 | SE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | S 6 | ENE 7 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 6 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | E 6 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 |
255 | 180 | 127 | 92 | 43 | 15 | 7 | 22 | 14 | 32 | 76 | 84 | 284 | 227 | 82 | 377 | 356 | 132 | 408 | 483 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | E 6 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | E 7 | SSE 14 | ENE 7 | SSE 13 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | S 11 | E 6 | SE 15 | S 10 | E 6 | E 7 |
30 | 30 | 27 | 13 | 17 | 28 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 20 | 60 | 201 | 67 | 15 | 223 | 36 | 107 | 270 | 97 | 97 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 11 | E 11 | E 11 | SSE 7 | W 3 | E 13 | SSE 11 | E 13 | E 12 | NE 8 | ENE 6 | SSE 16 | E 13 | SE 15 | SSE 15 | SE 15 |
5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 128 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 33 | 24 | 3 | 258 | 146 | 33 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 3 | — | NNW 2 | — | ENE 6 | — | S 7 | S 6 | — | S 10 | S 5 | SSE 6 | E 6 | — | ENE 6 | — | — | — |
— | — | 5 | — | 1 | — | 19 | — | 27 | 151 | — | 230 | 66 | 108 | 38 | — | 60 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 229 | 180 | 163 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
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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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