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The Pass surfForecast / NSW – North Coast / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Thursday 29 Jan 2026 AEDT
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The Pass surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's The Pass sea temperature is
26.1° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Pass this week:

The surf forecast for The Pass over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 29) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Pass in the next 12 days are 1.9m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Feb 01) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 7s period and expected on Monday (Feb 02) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 29th Jan)6ft (1.9m) 7s
Best Surf 5AM (Tue 3rd Feb)8ft (2.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sun 1st Feb)6ft (1.9m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Pass over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 43mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Mon afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Thu
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
2
3
2
2
2
0
2
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.8
SE
1.9
SE
1.8
ESE
1.6
ESE
1.6
E
1.5
E
1.6
E
1.9
E
1.7
E
1.5
E
1.2
E
1.2
E
1
E
2.4
ESE
2.4
ESE
2
ESE
1.8
ESE
1.6
ESE
1.4
ESE
1.4
E
1.1
ESE
Period(s) (?)7777889121110109988888888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)365362362259339298408939649461268234157623733477383283220222147
Wind
(km/h)
25
SE
20
SE
25
SE
20
SE
10
SE
5
SE
15
ENE
10
N
15
NNE
25
NNE
15
NW
20
S
30
SSE
25
ESE
25
ESE
20
ESE
15
E
15
ENE
15
ENE
10
ENE
10
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffoffoffoffoffcross-
off		cross-
on		crosscross-
on		oncross-
off		cross-
off		offoffoffcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:08PM
0.94
6:53AM
1.68
7:12PM
0.98
7:46AM
1.80
8:04PM
1.05
8:33AM
1.88
8:50PM
1.12
9:16AM
1.90
9:33PM
1.18
9:56AM
1.86
10:14PM
1.22
10:33AM
1.76
10:54PM
1.25
11:07AM
1.62
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:57PM
0.17
1:46PM
0.20
12:56AM
0.09
2:35PM
0.11
1:48AM
0.01
3:17PM
0.05
2:35AM
-0.03
3:55PM
0.02
3:19AM
-0.04
4:30PM
0.03
4:01AM
0.01
5:03PM
0.05
4:42AM
0.10
Thu
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Sunrise--6:13--6:13--6:15--6:16--6:16--6:16--6:18
Sunset7:43--7:42--7:42--7:40--7:40--7:39--7:39--
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
light rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-----------2954611631-
Temp. °C252424252325262326282524232324242324252425
Feels °C (?)232322242426262326272524222223242326272527
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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 12 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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