The Pass Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s talk about what’s cookin’ at The Pass. This is the only spot we’ve got, and it’s gonna be a slow start before a proper pulse of swell shows up.

Right now, through the end of July and into the first few days of August, it’s mostly small stuff. Sunday morning, July 26, is flat with a tiny 1ft swell from the ENE and a cross wind – not worth paddling out for. The afternoon bumps up to 4ft from the SSE with offshore wind, but the energy is moderate (440) and the score is low. Monday and Tuesday are even smaller, with heights under 3ft and mostly cross-shore winds. The water temperature is 69°, which is about normal for this time of year.

But here’s where it gets interesting. August 1st (Saturday) kicks off a proper run of swell. The morning shows 7ft from the SSE, with a period of 10 seconds and combined energy jumping to 845 (moderate-strong). The wind is cross-offshore, so it’ll be clean. This is a big step up – 7ft is pushing into expert territory, so beginners should sit this one out. The afternoon gets even bigger at 7ft, with energy spiking to 1681 (strong to very strong). The Pass is a point break, which is perfect for this kind of long-period groundswell, as it’ll wrap in nicely. The period is 10 seconds, which is decent, not super long, but enough to give shape. The wind stays cross-offshore, so conditions should be good.

August 2nd (Sunday) holds solid with 6ft to 6ft from the SSE, period up to 11 seconds, and energy in the 700-800 range. The wind swings cross-shore in the morning and cross-offshore in the afternoon, so the afternoon session looks cleaner. This is still a good size for experienced surfers.

August 3rd (Monday) is the standout. The morning has 6ft from the SE, period 11 seconds, but the wind is cross-shore, creating a bit of chop. The afternoon, though, is the one to circle. Same swell: 6ft from the SE, 11-second period, energy 690 (moderate), but the wind drops to just 3 mph from the south, giving you a cross-offshore breeze and clean conditions. The score is 3/10? Nah, I’m telling you, this is the best on offer. The swell direction from the SE is spot-on for The Pass, and with that light wind, it’ll be glassy and lined up. The drop from 7ft to 6ft actually makes it more accessible for strong intermediates too.

After that, August 4th (Tuesday) morning is glassy with 5ft from the SE, but the energy drops to 453. It’s still fun, but not as punchy. The rest of the window fades fast – by August 5th, it’s back to under 3ft, and from August 6th through 10th, it’s mostly flat with tiny waves and poor conditions. There’s a late spike on August 10th afternoon with 7ft from the SSE again, but it’s a long way out and the wind is cross-shore, so it’s a watch-and-see.

Crowds at The Pass are often busy, so expect company, especially on the better days. The consistency is good for this break, so it’s not a total write-off.

To sum it up: the best surf is on Monday, August 3rd afternoon. That’s your window. Clean, 6ft SE swell, light offshore wind, and the point will be working. The big Saturday and Sunday before that are for experts only. The rest of the time? Small, weak, and not worth chasing.

Rusty.

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