Surf Forecasts:
The Pass surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 11s period, SE swell with 5,554 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period with ESE 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 15s. 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 5.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 16ft (5.0m) 11s |
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 Pass has in store for us over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, we're in a flat spell. Wednesday and Thursday are a write-off with hardly any swell to speak of, so keep the board in the car. The real action doesn't start to kick in until Friday the 17th, and boy, when it arrives, it's going to be a big one.
Friday morning the 17th sees a jump to 8ft of SSE swell, with a short period of 8 seconds. The wind is fresh and offshore, which is a major plus, but that short period and the close-out potential at a point like The Pass means it's going to be a bit of a wrestling match. The energy is already ramping up, hitting 752 (moderate energy). It's more of a 'big and messy' day than a 'good' day.
The real standout, and the one you want to circle on your calendar, is Monday the 20th. The swell drops back a touch to a much more manageable 12ft, shifting to the ESE with a 10-second period. Crucially, the wind is offshore and moderate. The combined energy is a hefty 2402, so there's plenty of grunt in the water. This is the best on offer: excellent conditions for experienced surfers. The Pass is a point break, so it'll handle that long-period groundswell much better than a beach break would. Tuesday the 21st holds the quality with 8ft to 7ft waves and light offshore winds, making for a killer couple of days.
We get a bit of a dip mid-week, but another solid pulse arrives on Thursday the 23rd. The swell is 8ft from the east with a nice 11-second period, and the wind is light and cross-offshore. The energy is strong at 1358, and it's dialed in for experienced surfers. The water temperature is sitting at a normal 69°, so nothing unusual there.
The second week is more of a slow fade. From the 25th onward, the swell drops steadily, staying under 7ft for the rest of the run. There are some clean, fun-sized waves in the 3ft to 4ft range on the 26th, 27th, and 28th with light winds, perfect for a longboard or a fish. The crowds at The Pass are often a factor, so on those smaller days, you might have a bit more room, but don't count on it. The last few days of the month turn ugly with onshore winds, so by the 29th and 30th, it's time to find something else to do.
Keep your eyes on that Monday the 20th. That's the one.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 49mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu night, min 14°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Sat afternoon, light winds from the SSE by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | NE 10 | E 11 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 9 | 4 | 2 | 1118 | 1346 | 1047 | 709 | 844 | 961 | 1777 | 3068 | 5554 | 4151 | 3940 | 3048 | 2358 | 2001 | 1747 | 1086 | 947 | 776 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:55PM1.96m | 9:16AM1.13m | 9:40PM1.89m | 10:03AM1.16m | 10:23PM1.77m | 10:51AM1.18m | 11:04PM1.60m | 11:42AM1.19m | 11:44PM1.42m | 12:36PM1.20m | 00:25AM1.23m | 1:35PM1.20m | 1:11AM1.07m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:10PM-0.05m | 3:39AM-0.00m | 2:59PM-0.03m | 4:21AM0.02m | 3:46PM0.05m | 5:00AM0.06m | 4:35PM0.16m | 5:38AM0.11m | 5:26PM0.30m | 6:16AM0.16m | 6:22PM0.44m | 6:55AM0.22m | 7:31PM0.56m | ||||||||
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 | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — |
 | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — |
mm | — | 3 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 12 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | NE 10 | E 11 | — | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | S 15 | S 20 | S 21 | S 20 | SSE 19 | — | SSE 17 | SSE 15 | SSE 13 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
| kJ | 9 | 4 | 2 | — | 3 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 18 | 8 | 9 | 32 | 37 | — | 57 | 44 | 34 | 1747 | 1086 | 947 | 776 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | — | — | — | S 15 | S 19 | SSE 19 | SSE 18 | — | — | — | — | S 24 | S 24 | S 22 | S 17 | S 13 | SSE 12 | S 12 | SSE 11 | S 11 |
| kJ | 3 | — | — | — | 5 | 7 | 34 | 32 | — | — | — | — | 11 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 89 | 49 | 72 | 40 | 36 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 16 | S 15 | S 11 |
| kJ | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 17 | 57 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | S 7 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 16 | 541 | 958 | 1118 | 1346 | 1047 | 709 | 844 | 961 | 1777 | 3068 | 5554 | 4151 | 3940 | 3048 | 2358 | 2001 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 274 | 13 | 13 | 388 | 58 | 342 | 274 | 507 | 92 | 552 | 720 | 675 | 604 | 620 | 92 | 0 | 92 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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).
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