The Pass surf break

The Pass surfForecast / NSW – North Coast / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Monday 29 Dec 2025 AEDT
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The Pass surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's The Pass sea temperature is
24.8° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Pass this week:

The surf forecast for The Pass over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Dec 30) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m 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 12 days are 2.2m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 31) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 04) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Tue 30th Dec)7ft (2.1m) 9s
Best Surf 5PM (Tue 30th Dec)7ft (2.1m) 9s
Most Powerful 5PM (Wed 31st Dec)7ft (2.2m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Pass over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
3
3
1
2
2
1
3
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.5
SSE
2.5
SSE
2.4
SSE
2.5
SSE
2.1
SSE
1.9
SE
2.1
SE
2.2
SE
2
SE
1.7
SE
1.6
SE
1.5
SE
1.2
SE
1.1
SE
0.9
SE
0.9
SE
0.8
ESE
0.7
SSE
0.8
SE
0.4
ESE
0.4
ESE
Period(s) (?)999109912121212121111119988899
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1083101594811877715741200134411298057235343322491201329270693125
Wind
(km/h)
30
S
30
S
20
S
20
S
20
SSE
5
W
10
NNE
20
NE
10
NNW
5
E
20
NE
15
E
10
SSE
15
ESE
10
SSE
10
ESE
15
E
5
NNE
15
NE
20
NE
15
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
glasscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffcross-
off
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:45PM
1.20
5:01AM
1.38
4:58PM
1.11
6:02AM
1.54
6:09PM
1.05
6:59AM
1.70
7:14PM
1.04
7:53AM
1.83
8:11PM
1.04
8:44AM
1.92
9:03PM
1.06
9:32AM
1.95
9:51PM
1.07
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:55AM
0.47
10:16PM
0.15
11:24AM
0.41
11:13PM
0.13
12:41PM
0.30
12:09AM
0.10
1:46PM
0.19
1:03AM
0.05
2:42PM
0.09
1:55AM
0.00
3:32PM
0.04
2:44AM
-0.03
4:19PM
0.02
3:32AM
-0.03
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Sunrise5:48--5:48--5:48--5:50--5:50--5:50--5:52--
Sunset-7:45--7:45--7:45--7:45--7:45--7:46--7:46-
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
mod rain
light rain
thunderstorm
cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-----------712-1-----
Temp. °C212321222321252524252724222323232423252523
Feels °C (?)161817192021252324272725242323232423252322
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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 12 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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