Surf Forecasts:
The Pass surf forecast from 5 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 11s period, SSE swell with 3,695 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 10s period. 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 11s 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 0.7m 9s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Tue 7th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Pass over the next 16 days.
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G’day, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s on the menu at one of the best point breaks around.
We start with a bit of a messy period, so don’t rush to paddle out just yet.
The real standout window is Saturday, July 11th, and Sunday, July 12th. Saturday morning at The Pass is the absolute pick. The wind goes glassy – a WSW breeze at just 3 mph, which is perfect for clean, peeling walls. Swell is 6 ft out of the SSE with a 10-second period. Moderate wave energy (560) and a classic point break setup means those long lines will wrap in beautifully. Be prepared for crowds though – Saturday morning with glassy conditions will be busy. Water temp is about 71°, right where it should be for this time of year.
Sunday morning the 12th is just as sweet. Another glassy start with a NNW breeze at 3 mph. Swell drops a bit to 4 ft but switches to an ESE groundswell with a long 11-second period. That long period will push through with real grunt and at a point, it’ll produce some gorgeous waves. Energy is lower at 411, but the quality will be top-notch.
For the experienced crew, look ahead to Friday, July 17th afternoon. We’ve got a solid 7 ft SSE groundswell with a 10-second period. The wind is a dream – ENE at 3 mph, giving a clean cross-off. Energy jumps to 1629, a serious step up in power. This one is excellent for experienced surfers. Swell is over 5 ft, so beginners should watch from the beach.
The next morning, Saturday, July 18th, sees a bigger pulse – a 10 ft SSE groundswell with a very long 14-second period. Combined energy is massive at 3386. This is expert-only territory. That long period at a point break will produce heavy, fast waves. Wind is a light cross-on from the NNW, so not perfectly clean, but still a memorable day for the experienced surfer.
The middle of the run, from the 13th to the 16th, is a write-off. Small swell, messy winds, and poor conditions. Good time to repair a ding or two.
So, the real gold is on Saturday and Sunday (11th-12th), with a big, clean option for the experts on the 17th. Get out there and enjoy.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 151 | 1379 | 1942 | 1897 | 2236 | 2573 | 3059 | 3591 | 2677 | 2293 | 1862 | 1377 | 1116 | 951 | 890 | 944 | 799 | 532 | 342 | 330 | 411 |
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-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross | on | glassy |
High Tide | 11:28PM1.51m | 12:15PM1.08m | 00:10AM1.41m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:59PM0.32m | 6:13AM0.16m | 5:50PM0.39m | 6:55AM0.17m | 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 | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 |
 | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:02 | — | 5:04 |
mm | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 20 |
Feels °C | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 13 | ESE 14 | E 13 | E 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 15 | SE 14 | SE 12 | S 24 | S 23 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 |
| kJ | 151 | 215 | 147 | 123 | 76 | 79 | 28 | 29 | 42 | 189 | 440 | 11 | 11 | 951 | 890 | 944 | 799 | 532 | 342 | 330 | 411 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | ESE 14 | NE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 21 | SE 15 | S 20 | S 19 | SE 13 | ESE 12 | SSE 9 | S 9 |
| kJ | 60 | 63 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 33 | 7 | 7 | 28 | 136 | 158 | 57 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | ESE 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 21 | — | — | S 21 | S 18 | S 16 | — |
| kJ | 3 | 63 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | 9 | 6 | 5 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 214 | 1379 | 1942 | 1897 | 2236 | 2573 | 3059 | 3591 | 2677 | 2293 | 1862 | 1377 | 1116 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 53 | 92 | 729 | 13 | 1 | 53 | 53 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 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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