
Surf Forecasts:
The Pass surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, ESE swell with 824 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period with E 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 Wednesday (Aug 12) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Pass in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 16) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Mon 17th Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Pass over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer at The Pass for the next couple of weeks.
Right now, we're looking at a slow start. The first few days, from Tuesday the 11th to Thursday the 14th of August, are all pretty flat and messy. You've got tiny swell, mostly around 1ft to 2ft, and even though the wind is clean from the SSE or SSW at times, there’s just no energy in the water to get excited about. The combined swell energy is weak, sitting between 32 and 96, so it’s a real struggle. Basically, a few days of snoozer conditions.
The real pulse starts to build from Sunday the 16th. By Sunday afternoon, a moderate offshore wind from the SE sets in with 4ft of short-period swell from the ESE. It’s a bit junky, but the direction is right for The Pass and the wind is clean. The energy picks up to a moderate 251, and this is the first time we can start to see something happening.
Monday the 17th is where things get interesting. Monday afternoon, the swell pushes up to 7ft from the ESE, period at 8 seconds, and we’ve got a solid offshore wind from the ESE at 12 mph. The combined energy jumps to 525 (moderate to strong). This is a proper clean, offshore session coming together.
The standout window hits from Tuesday the 18th through to Monday the 24th of August. This is the best run of the forecast. Wednesday the 19th is a true highlight: the swell holds at 7-8ft from the ESE, period still 8 seconds, and you’ve got consistent offshore winds from the SE. The energy climbs to 929 by Wednesday afternoon (very strong). That is serious, punchy groundswell energy for a point break. The Pass will be running with solid, clean lines.
Another top-tier day is Sunday the 23rd and Monday the 24th. Sunday sees 7-7ft from the E, with a clean 9-second period and gentle offshore winds from the SE and SSE. Monday is a real gem: 7-7ft from the E, 9-second period, and light ENE winds that are cross-offshore, making it clean and manageable. The energy remains between 764 and 840 (strong). For a point like The Pass, with ENE being the optimum direction, this is a dream setup. Keep in mind, this is a busy spot, so expect crowds often.
Tuesday the 25th offers a glassy morning with 6ft from the ENE and no wind at all – dead glass. That’s a special, rare moment for The Pass. But the afternoon gets a bit cross and choppy. After that, Wednesday the 26th sees the swell taper off, and the wind turns onshore and choppy, so we’re done.
One thing: the water temperature is right around 69°F, which is totally normal for this time of year, so no need for extra rubber.
Overall, the best of the 16-day period is without a doubt the run from Wednesday the 19th through to Monday the 24th of August. If you can get a session on Wednesday the 19th afternoon or Monday the 24th morning, you’ll be grinning. That’s the good stuff.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | ||||||||||||||
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) | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SSE 7 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SSE 7 | ENE 10 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
87 | 83 | 85 | 83 | 61 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 198 | 28 | 29 | 285 | 32 | 218 | 27 | 86 | 492 | 588 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 7:24AM1.13m | 7:50PM1.91m | 8:08AM1.21m | 8:32PM1.88m | 8:51AM1.27m | 9:11PM1.78m | 9:34AM1.31m | 9:48PM1.64m | 10:16AM1.33m | 10:23PM1.46m | 11:00AM1.32m | 10:58PM1.28m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:49AM0.04m | 1:10PM-0.04m | 2:28AM-0.00m | 1:57PM-0.05m | 3:05AM-0.01m | 2:42PM-0.02m | 3:40AM0.01m | 3:26PM0.07m | 4:12AM0.05m | 4:11PM0.18m | 4:44AM0.11m | 4:57PM0.32m | |||||||
— | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
Temp °C | 16 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 12 | 18 | 15 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 7 | S 8 | E 9 | S 8 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | S 7 | ESE 6 | S 16 | S 16 |
87 | 196 | 146 | 96 | 60 | 206 | 43 | 318 | 43 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 44 | 86 | 5 | 5 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 10 | E 9 | NE 9 | S 19 | S 15 | S 15 | SSE 19 | SSE 18 | SSE 16 | E 5 | S 9 | E 13 | E 13 |
16 | 83 | 85 | 83 | 61 | 43 | 4 | 43 | 3 | 27 | 18 | 18 | 37 | 31 | 27 | 27 | 123 | 3 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | S 9 | NNE 7 | S 19 | NE 9 | S 20 | NE 9 | N 8 | S 20 | E 16 | E 15 | E 15 | SE 6 | E 10 | E 13 | — |
29 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 41 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 26 | 29 | 3 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 3 | — | — | WSW 4 | — | — | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 7 | S 6 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | ESE 6 | — | SE 8 | SE 8 |
2 | — | — | 11 | — | — | 295 | 432 | 343 | 198 | 213 | 377 | 285 | 342 | 218 | 69 | — | 492 | 588 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 53 | 2 | 2 | 53 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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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