
Surf Forecasts:
The Pass surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 12s period, SSE swell with 3,826 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s 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 1.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. 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 4.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) 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 0.8m 7s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Tue 7th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Pass over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, let me give you the lowdown in feet and miles per hour for The Pass.
It’s a real rollercoaster of a forecast, with some heavy hitting waves early on, then a long stretch of flat calm, and a late surge of energy.
The action starts on Tuesday, July 7th, with a solid 12ft swell from the SSE. There’s a heap of power behind it – the wave energy is 2562 (moderate to strong) – and it’s got that 11-second interval, so the shape is there. The wind is a moderate breeze from the S, so it’s cross-off and a bit messy, but there’s still plenty of wave to work with. The water’s sitting at 70°, which is normal for the season, so no surprises there.
The Pass is a consistent point break, a classic beginner-friendly wave, but with this size it’s strictly for the experienced crew. It handles swell from the ENE best, but this SSE swell will wrap in and give you something to surf.
The next few days stay large and powerful but the wind stays cross-off from the south, so it’s not going to be glassy. Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday are still in that 3-3.5m range with high energy, so there’s plenty of grunt for the hardcore surfers.
By Friday the 10th, the swell drops to 7ft, and while the energy is still good at 873, the wind gets more cross-shore and the quality fades. It’s still surfable, but not special.
Now, for the true highlight. Saturday morning, July 11th. This is the session to mark on your calendar. The swell is a much more accessible 5ft from the SE with a clean 10-second period, and the wind is glassy – dead calm from the SW. This will be as close to perfect as it gets all week. The energy is 596 (moderate), and it’s a clean, rideable size for everyone. Expect crowds though, because everyone knows how good that morning will be.
After that, it’s a ghost town. From Saturday afternoon all the way through to the 20th of July, the waves drop way down. We are looking at heights under 3 feet, often down to 1 foot or less, and the wind is messy and onshore. It is a proper 9-day flat spell. Nothing to do but wait.
Late in the window there is some hope. On Tuesday, July 21st afternoon, the swell starts to rebuild. A 8ft swell from the SSE with 831 energy (moderate) and a light cross-off wind. It’s clean and punchy. It’s a good sign, but it’s still two weeks out, so don’t book your trip just yet.
Then Wednesday, July 22nd morning brings a big 10ft from the SSE, with a 3152 energy reading (strong). The wind is light onshore from the NNW, so it will likely be bumpy. This is for the big-wave experts only – dangerous for anyone else.
So, in short, The Pass has two windows worth getting excited about: the clean, glassy Saturday the 11th, and a potential late return of size around the 21st and 22nd. The middle is a write-off.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
2483 | 2940 | 3654 | 2639 | 2331 | 1867 | 1403 | 1114 | 815 | 873 | 853 | 676 | 392 | 283 | 317 | 204 | 163 | 98 | 40 | 38 | 20 | |
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 | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross |
High Tide | 1:12PM1.14m | 1:01AM1.30m | 2:15PM1.22m | 2:03AM1.18m | 3:21PM1.33m | 3:16AM1.08m | 4:26PM1.47m | 4:32AM1.02m | 5:27PM1.63m | 5:42AM1.01m | 6:24PM1.77m | 6:43AM1.03m | 7:18PM1.89m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:53PM0.45m | 7:42AM0.18m | 8:12PM0.48m | 8:35AM0.18m | 9:41PM0.45m | 9:34AM0.18m | 11:05PM0.36m | 10:34AM0.15m | 00:15AM0.24m | 11:33AM0.09m | 1:15AM0.13m | 12:28PM0.03m | 2:07AM0.05m | ||||||||
6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | |
— | 5:00 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:04 | — | |
mm | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 16 |
Feels °C | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 10 | 16 | 15 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | — | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 11 | S 24 | S 23 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 9 | ESE 11 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | S 6 | S 8 |
79 | 29 | — | 60 | 218 | 1867 | 11 | 11 | 815 | 873 | 853 | 676 | 392 | 282 | 317 | 204 | 163 | 98 | 40 | 27 | 69 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 21 | S 21 | E 12 | SE 16 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 8 | ESE 10 | SE 9 | SE 8 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 8 | 3 | 10 | 204 | 283 | 88 | 41 | 39 | 21 | 20 | 38 | 17 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 18 | — | S 20 | S 21 | S 20 | S 17 | S 16 | NNW 4 | N 4 | E 11 | — | S 8 | ESE 10 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | 7 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 10 | — | 20 | 20 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | — | SE 11 | SE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | W 3 | W 3 | WSW 3 | S 8 | — | — |
2483 | 2940 | 3654 | 2639 | 2331 | — | 1403 | 1114 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 8 | 1 | 10 | 33 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 53 | 53 | 1 | 53 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 1 | 19 | 13 |
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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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