The Pass Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a good look at what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks. It’s gonna be a bit of a mixed bag, so let’s get into it.

First up, we’re looking at The Pass. The water temp is sitting at 68°, which is just about where it should be for this time of year, nothing wild there.

The outlook starts off pretty average, to be honest. Sunday the 23rd has some small knee-to-waist high swell rolling in from the ENE, around 3ft, with a short 8-second period. The morning starts with a light cross-off breeze, so it’s clean but the energy is weak. The afternoon cleans up a bit more with a gentle offshore, but it’s still not setting the world on fire. The combined energy is only 107 for the morning and 103 for the afternoon—weak stuff.

Monday the 24th is more of the same. Morning has a tiny 2ft SSE swell thanks to a long 12-second period, giving it a bit more shape but very little push. The combined energy jumps to 157, which is moderate, but the small size means it’s a mellow one. Afternoon sees a return to 3ft from the ENE with an 8-second period.

Now, here’s the good news. If you can wait, Friday the 28th is the standout window. The morning kicks off with glassy conditions—a light S breeze at 3 mph, making it dead flat calm. The swell is 3ft from the SSE with an 8-second period, but the combined energy jumps right up to 243, giving the waves a nice punch. Sets will be more defined and there’s a bit more push behind them. It’s a small day, but the cleanest of the lot.

Friday afternoon gets even better. The wind swings to a gentle offshore from the E at 9 mph, the waves are clean, and the combined energy hits 283. This is a solid, fun-sized wave with good shape. It’s not big, but for the pure quality of the surf, this is your best bet. Just keep in mind that The Pass can get crowded, so expect some company if you paddle out.

Saturday the 29th starts glassy again—dead calm in the morning—with 3ft from the ENE and a 9-second period. The energy is moderate at 123. It’s rideable and clean, but doesn’t have the same energy punch as the day before.

Sunday the 30th brings a stronger offshore breeze at 12 mph from the SSE, and a 3ft swell from the E with a 10-second period. The combined energy is 257, but the wind is a bit stronger, making it a little more bumpy.

After that, things get messy. From Monday the 31st of August right through to Monday the 7th of September, it’s a long stretch of cross-on winds and poor surf conditions. The winds swing around from the N and NNE, mostly moderate to strong, and the swell stays small and weak—mostly 3ft to 3ft from the ENE. The combined energy is all over the place, from 98 up to 193, but the wind just ruins it. It’s choppy, bumpy, and not worth paddling out for a decent wave.

There is a brief bright spot on Saturday the 5th of September. The morning is glassy again with 3ft from the ENE and a 9-second period, and the combined energy is 132. It’s surfable and clean, but the afternoon goes back to cross-shore wind. That glassy window is your last realistic chance for a decent paddle in the second week.

Overall, the pick of the fortnight is Friday the 28th of August—especially the afternoon. It’s clean, the swell has juice, and the winds are perfect. It’s not a big swell, but it’ll be fun. Beyond that, you’re waiting on small windows of glassy mornings.

Stay patient, keep an eye on the forecasts, and if you can get out on Friday the 28th, go for it.

Rusty.

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