
Surf Forecasts:
The Pass surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, ESE swell with 1,667 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 7s period with SSE 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 17) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. 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 3.0m 9s 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 2.4m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Pass over the next 16 days.
Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for The Pass.
Right off the bat, don’t get too keen for the next few days. We’ve got a flat spell stretching from now, Monday the 13th, right the way through until Wednesday the 15th. Tiny little scraps of swell, with clean or glassy winds but barely any energy – we’re talking wave energy in the low double digits (17). It’s not worth paddling out for. Keep the board in the car.
Then things change. Thursday the 16th morning sees a real spike in size, up to 9.8ft from the SSE, but with that bump comes a short period (8 seconds) and a moderate cross-offshore breeze. The energy jumps to a very strong (1078), but the forecast calls it marginal. The size is going to be too much for beginners, and the quality is questionable.
Friday the 17th morning is where it starts looking interesting. We get a 7.9ft SSE swell, period a short 7 seconds, but with a decent offshore wind from the SSE. The energy is moderate but solid (625). It’s a bit short-period, so it might wall up, but with offshore winds it should be clean. This is a solid option for the experienced crew who don’t mind a bit of rain.
The standout window, though, is Sunday the 19th. That morning we get a 9.8ft swell from the ESE with a 9-second period, and a nice offshore wind. The energy is massive at (1372). This is big, powerful groundswell. The period is long enough to hold shape, but at this size, only experts should be out there. The wind will be clean, so expect some proper waves if you’ve got the nerve. Crowds will be likely at this point, so get in early.
The energy drops a notch into the following week, but Monday the 20th afternoon still looks very good with a 7.2ft E swell and clean offshore winds. Tuesday the 21st is a good follow-up day as it drops into the 5.6ft range, still with offshore winds.
After that, from Wednesday the 22nd into the end of the month, the swell fades back into ordinary, smaller conditions. There are a few glassy mornings on the 23rd and 24th for the 2.6-3.0ft leftovers, but nothing to get excited about.
So, for the real highlight: Sunday the 19th morning at The Pass. The swell direction (ESE) matches the optimum ENE closely enough, the size is solid, and the offshore wind will keep it clean. It’s a big one, so only for the experienced, but it’s the best on offer.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Wed afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | E 11 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
38 | 26 | 20 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 1020 | 1072 | 727 | 544 | 611 | 521 | 606 | 614 | 732 | 1667 | 1316 | 1376 | 1150 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 7:18PM1.89m | 7:38AM1.06m | 8:08PM1.96m | 8:28AM1.10m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 4:21AM0.02m | 3:46PM0.05m | 5:00AM0.06m | 4:35PM0.16m | 5:38AM0.11m | 5:26PM0.30m | ||||||||
6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | |
— | 5:04 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | — | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 17 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 4 | ESE 9 | N 10 | S 12 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | E 9 | S 16 | S 11 | S 22 | S 20 | SSE 10 | SSE 19 | SSE 10 |
38 | 29 | 30 | 22 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 2 | 132 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 61 | 5 | 22 | 9 | 8 | 19 | 34 | 32 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | S 12 | E 9 | — | E 11 | — | S 18 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | S 12 | S 23 | S 22 | S 20 | SSE 19 | S 18 | SSE 18 |
32 | 26 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 2 | — | 2 | — | 6 | 7 | 3 | 11 | 11 | 36 | 33 | 37 | 6 | 30 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 8 | SE 7 | S 8 | SE 7 | E 11 | — | — | — | — | — | S 18 | — | — | — | — | S 19 | S 18 | S 17 |
21 | 20 | 20 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | 7 | 6 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | — | W 2 | WSW 2 | S 4 | — | S 4 | S 6 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 10 |
33 | — | 2 | 1 | 4 | — | 18 | 297 | 1020 | 1072 | 727 | 544 | 611 | 521 | 606 | 614 | 732 | 1667 | 1316 | 1376 | 1150 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 215 | 6 | 13 | 342 | 321 | 274 | 274 | 53 | 53 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 53 | 0 | 53 | 92 | 342 | 92 | 408 | 0 |
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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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