The Pass Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.64° S 153.63° E

The Pass Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 06 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Pass sea temperature is
20.6°C
0.4° 

The Pass surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


The Pass surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 12 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, SSE swell with 2,009 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 6s is also forecast. 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 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Mon 7th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Best Surf 4PM (Sat 12th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 10s
Most Powerful10AM (Thu 10th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Pass over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s cookin’ at The Pass over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the start of this stretch is pretty flat and disappointing. We’re looking at a few days of tiny, weak waves with poor conditions. It ain’t worth paddling out for the first couple of days.

The first real glimmer of hope shows up on Wednesday the 9th in the morning. We’ve got a clean 5ft swell rolling in from the SSE with a 9-second period, and here’s the kicker – the wind is glassy. Dead calm. That means the surface is gonna be like a mirror. The combined energy is moderate at 365, but the quality will be there for a fun, clean session. It’s a solid beginner-friendly size.

The action really starts to heat up towards the end of the week, but it gets serious. Thursday the 10th brings a big jump – we’re looking at a strong 12ft swell from the SSE in the morning and 10ft in the afternoon. The combined energy is pumping hard at 2164, so there’s a lot of power in the water. The wind is a cross-offshore breeze, keeping things clean, but at this size, only the experts should even think about it. The same goes for Friday the 11th with 8ft to 7ft waves, though that afternoon swell stretches out to an 11-second period, giving it more punch.

The standout window for most of us is Saturday the 12th. The morning is still a bit lumpy, but the afternoon is where it’s at. We’ve got a clean 7ft swell from the SSE (880 energy) with an offshore wind. That’s the sweet spot – solid, clean, and powerful without being overwhelming for the experienced intermediate crew. Expect some proper waves.

Sunday the 13th stays fun and clean with 5ft in the morning and 4ft in the afternoon, both from the SSE. The winds are light, making for a pleasant session.

After that, things drop off again. There’s a bit of a lull from Monday the 14th through to the middle of the week, with small, messy surf. There’s a small window on Wednesday the 16th morning – 3ft from the SSE with glassy conditions – that could be worth a quick look for a longboard.

The rest of the run into late September looks pretty poor. We get a couple of tiny bumps from long-period swells, but the winds are mostly onshore or cross-shore, and the size is just too small to get excited about. The water temperature is sitting at 69°, which is about average for this time of year.

Bottom line: if you want the best of the best, you’re looking at Saturday the 12th afternoon. Clean, solid SSE swell with offshore wind – that’s your wave. The Wednesday the 9th morning glass-off is a close second for a more relaxed paddle.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
88
484
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15
248
238
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459
349
328
308
2009
1315
1187
823
1176
1046
749
850
698
Wind (km/h)
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15
SSW
15
ESE
10
SSE
20
S
25
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20
NE
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High Tide
4:05PM1.52m
4:35AM0.93m
5:07PM1.63m
5:34AM1.03m
5:59PM1.72m
6:22AM1.15m
6:44PM1.77m
7:05AM1.26m
7:25PM1.76m
7:46AM1.36m
8:02PM1.69m
8:25AM1.43m
8:38PM1.58m
Low Tide
11:06PM0.29m
10:17AM0.23m
11:59PM0.18m
11:18AM0.14m
00:41AM0.09m
12:11PM0.06m
1:19AM0.03m
12:58PM0.01m
1:52AM0.00m
1:42PM0.01m
2:24AM-0.00m
2:25PM0.04m
2:54AM0.02m
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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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