The Pass Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.64° S 153.63° E

The Pass Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 15 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Pass sea temperature is
20.1° C
0.6° 

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 14 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 11s period, ESE swell with 800 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 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 Sunday (Aug 16) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 17s is also forecast. 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 1.8m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Sun 16th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 7s
Best Surf 1AM (Wed 19th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 9s
Most Powerful 7AM (Wed 19th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty checking in with a look at the next couple of weeks for The Pass. Right off the bat, we've got a bit of a slow start here. The first few days are pretty lackluster, with only small, weak swells and messy cross-offshore winds making it tough to get anything decent. It's not until Monday the 17th that things start to turn around.

Monday morning we see the first real window of opportunity. The swell picks up to a clean 6ft out of the ESE, with a period of 7 seconds and a moderate wave energy (364). The winds go offshore, which is a huge plus, so the face should be nice and clean. This sets the pace for a solid run through to the end of the week. The real standout though, and the one I'm most excited about, is Thursday morning the 20th. We're looking at a 5ft swell from the SE, with a moderate energy (361), and the wind is forecast to be glassy. That's an absolute dream for a point break. It doesn't get much cleaner than that.

The following week, from the 22nd, the swell drops off significantly and the winds get messy again. We're back to small, weak surf and poor conditions for quite a few days. There's a bit of a pulse on the 25th and 26th, but it's not enough to get excited about.

However, hold on to your boards because the final weekend of the month is looking promising. Saturday the 29th brings a long-period groundswell from the SSE at 4ft, with a period of 16 seconds and a strong wave energy (838). That's a proper groundswell. At this size, it's manageable for most, but the long period means it could be a bit walled at the beach, but at The Pass it should offer some nice lines. The real heavy hitter is Sunday the 30th. The swell jumps to 10ft from the SSE, with a period of 13 seconds and a massive wave energy (2710). This is a serious swell, and it's only for the experienced crew. The winds go offshore in the afternoon, which is a bonus, but at that size, it's a big, powerful wave. The water temp is around 68°, which is about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
9:48PM1.64m
10:16AM1.33m
10:23PM1.46m
11:00AM1.32m
10:58PM1.28m
11:48AM1.28m
11:35PM1.11m
12:42PM1.24m
00:20AM0.96m
1:49PM1.21m
1:26AM0.85m
3:05PM1.21m
3:01AM0.80m
Low Tide
3:26PM0.07m
4:12AM0.05m
4:11PM0.18m
4:44AM0.11m
4:57PM0.32m
5:17AM0.18m
5:49PM0.45m
5:52AM0.26m
6:54PM0.56m
6:36AM0.34m
8:25PM0.62m
7:36AM0.40m
10:07PM0.59m
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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.

The Pass is 26 km (16 miles) from Ballina. If you plan a holiday in North Coast - New South Wales, look for hotels and other accommodation in Ballina. Ballina has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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