The Pass Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, lookin' at the charts for the next couple of weeks. It's a bit of a mixed bag ahead, but there are some real gems if you're patient.

We start off with a bit of a wait. The first real call to get wet is on Tuesday, July 21st. The morning is a bit of a write-off with a cross-off breeze blowing at 12 mph, but the afternoon cleans right up. The Pass turns on with offshore winds from the SE at 9 mph, cleaning up a 6 ft east swell at a solid 9 seconds. The wave energy is sitting at 671 (moderate), and it's gonna be a fun, rippable wave for everyone. The water temp is 69°, which is pretty normal for this time of year.

Wednesday, July 22nd drops off a bit. The swell backs down to 4 ft to 5 ft, and the wind goes all cross-shore, making it a bit bumpy. It's a day to take a breather or maybe just a quick session if you're desperate.

Thursday, July 23rd stays small, with a 4 ft to 4 ft east swell. The afternoon cleans up with a light offshore from the SE, though. The period is a short 8 seconds, so it'll be a bit weak and crumbly, but you can still get a few grovelly ones.

Friday, July 24th is messy. The wind cranks up from the S at 16 mph, making a cross-off chop. The morning is tiny, but the afternoon sees a bump in size with a 7 ft SSE swell, but that short period (8 seconds) and strong wind means it's gonna be a bumpy, lumpy mess. Probably more fun for a kite than a surfboard.

Saturday, July 25th is the first real standout. We get a glassy morning with a light NNW breeze at 3 mph. The swell is a modest 4 ft, but it's a long-period groundswell from the SSE at 14 seconds! That's proper energy (644), and it's going to wrap around and line up beautifully at The Pass. This is the session to circle. The afternoon gets a bit wind-affected, but that morning window is pure magic.

Sunday, July 26th keeps the good vibes going. Clean conditions again with a light offshore in the afternoon from the SSE. Swell is 4 ft to 4 ft, period 11-12 seconds, so still plenty of shape. The energy is steady (385-404), making for a solid, fun day of surfing.

Then we hit a dry spell. From Monday, July 27th all the way through to Thursday, July 30th morning, The Pass goes almost flat. The swell drops to nothing, with energy readings as low as 19. It's a frustrating gap of about 3 days with nothing worth paddling out for.

Thursday, July 30th afternoon is a big wake-up call. A serious 8 ft swell from the SSE at 12 seconds shows up, with a massive energy reading of 1891. The wind is a cross-shore, but that's a lot of water moving. This is an expert-only zone at that size, a heavy, powerful groundswell that will be breaking straight and fast. Not for the faint of heart.

Friday, July 31st stays solidly big, with 7 ft to 8 ft swells from the SSE. The energy is still huge (1279-2033). The wind is light, which is good, but again, this is a big, powerful groundswell for experienced surfers only. The crowd at The Pass is going to be, well, let's just say "often" busy, and on a day like this, it'll be a battle zone.

After another flat spell on Saturday, August 1st, we get a final big push. Sunday, August 2nd morning is looking excellent for experienced surfers. An 8 ft SSE swell, 10-second period, with a light southerly breeze keeping it clean. The energy is hammering (1374). This is a proper, powerful, clean wave.

Monday, August 3rd gets even bigger, with 10 ft swells. The wind is a cross-off, but it's a solid 12-16 mph, so conditions will be a bit wind-affected. The energy is through the roof (2477 on the morning). This is a serious, dangerous swell. Only for the top-tier crew.

The rest of the week into August 5th drops off slowly, but it stays big (7 ft-8 ft) and gets increasingly windier, with the wind cranking up to 19-22 mph from the S. It'll be a washed-out, messy end to the run.

So, the pick of the litter is that Saturday, July 25th morning – glassy, long-period groundswell, perfect. The backup is Sunday, July 26th and the Sunday, August 2nd morning for the bigger, more powerful crew.

Rusty.

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