The Pass Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.64° S 153.63° E

The Pass Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 10 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Pass sea temperature is
20.9° C
0.2° 

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 9 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 11s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 12s period, SSE swell with 6,841 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 11s period with SE 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 11s 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 5.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 5.0m 12s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Fri 10th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 11s
Best Surf 7PM (Fri 10th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 11s
Most Powerful10AM (Fri 17th Jul)16ft (5.0m) 12s

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


Alright, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what's coming up for The Pass.

Okay, so the next week and a half is looking pretty quiet. We've got a run of small, weak surf from now until Friday the 17th, with the combined energy barely cracking 100 (20-30 range) on most days. That's a real bummer, a lot of flat spells between some very small, marginal waves. The water's sitting at 70°, which is about normal for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.

The real standout is a solid pulse of south-southeast swell arriving on Friday the 17th of July. The Pass is a point break, so it's a good setup for this kind of energy. That morning, we're looking at a solid 16 ft swell, period around 12 seconds, and the combined energy is a massive 6841. That's a lot of power. The wind is forecast to be a cross-off around 22 mph, so it'll be clean, but that's a lot of wind. For reference, anything over 8 ft is expert territory, so 16 ft is huge. This is a big, powerful swell. The wave quality is only rated as "marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions" though, so conditions might be tricky. The afternoon stays large at 15 ft with a 11 second period, and still a strong cross-off.

The next best option, and probably the one with the best chance of being user-friendly, is the following Sunday, the 19th of July. The morning is a bit messy with a cross-shore wind, but the afternoon's forecast is "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers." We're still looking at a solid 10 ft swell from the SSE with an 11 second period, combined energy of 1894. The wind is forecast to be a gentle cross-off from the south, which should keep the faces clean. This is a powerful, long-period groundswell, so The Pass, being a point break, will handle it well. After that, the swell drops back down through the next week.

The longer-range outlook is tempting but less certain. Saturday the 25th of July shows a promising morning with 8 ft of SSE swell, a 9-second period, and glassy conditions. The combined energy is 898. It's a nice size, but the wind is forecast to be perfect, so it could be a great, clean session. That afternoon, the wind swings onshore and messes it up, so if it holds, that morning window is the one to aim for.

So, if you're looking for a big, powerful, expert-only session, Friday the 17th of July is the one. But for a more manageable, high-quality wave that's still got some punch, point your board for the afternoon of Sunday the 19th of July. That's my pick.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, strong winds from the S by Wed night).

Friday
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Saturday
11
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Height (m)
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SE
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11
1.8
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11
1.5
SSE
10
1.3
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12
1.2
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0.9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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1018
730
411
429
347
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145
71
39
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12
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Wind (km/h)
20
SSW
15
S
15
SW
10
SW
10
NE
15
NNW
15
WNW
10
WNW
15
WSW
10
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10
NE
15
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15
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20
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35
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High Tide
4:26PM1.47m
4:32AM1.02m
5:27PM1.63m
5:42AM1.01m
6:24PM1.77m
6:43AM1.03m
7:18PM1.89m
7:38AM1.06m
8:08PM1.96m
8:28AM1.10m
8:55PM1.96m
9:16AM1.13m
9:40PM1.89m
Low Tide
11:05PM0.36m
10:34AM0.15m
00:15AM0.24m
11:33AM0.09m
1:15AM0.13m
12:28PM0.03m
2:07AM0.05m
1:20PM-0.03m
2:54AM0.01m
2:10PM-0.05m
3:39AM-0.00m
2:59PM-0.03m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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