The Pass Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. The Pass is the only name on the board for this whole 16-day run, and it’s a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got a solid stretch of good surf coming up, but the early part of the window is a total write-off – small, messy, and not worth a paddle. Hang tight, because the real action kicks off on the morning of Saturday, August 1st.

The wait is real. From now through Friday, July 31st, it’s flat and funky. Tiny 2ft waves, weak wind, and just poor conditions. You’d be wasting your time. Then, on Saturday morning, August 1st, the ocean finally wakes up. We’ve got a solid 7ft groundswell rolling in from the SSE, with a period of 11 seconds – that’s proper energy. The combined swell energy is a strong 992 (moderate wave energy), so you’ll feel the push. The wind is a light cross-offshore, keeping it clean. This is the standout of the whole forecast. The Pass is a point break, which is perfect for this long-period groundswell; it won’t just close out. The water’s sitting at 69°, which is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual.

Saturday afternoon stays clean with offshore winds, dropping a touch to 6ft, but still very good. Sunday, August 2nd, keeps the quality high with 5ft waves in the morning and 4ft in the afternoon, both under light, clean winds. The energy is still strong, in the 767 to 684 range. This is your best window.

Monday, August 3rd, is a step down. The morning is a bit cross and messy, but the afternoon cleans up with a light breeze and 4ft waves. After that, the swell fades fast. Tuesday, August 4th, is small and ordinary, and from Wednesday, August 5th, through to Tuesday, August 11th, it’s mostly flat or tiny again – 2ft to 3ft, with little energy. The morning of Monday, August 10th, is a glassy 3ft, which is pretty, but not worth a special trip.

Now, there’s a late flicker of hope. On Friday afternoon, August 7th, a 7ft SSE swell pops up, but the wind is a moderate cross-offshore, and the score is a bit marginal. Saturday, August 8th, and Sunday, August 9th, offer 6ft to 4ft waves with clean conditions and gentle offshore winds. That’s a solid second-week option, though it’s further out so less certain. The weekend of August 9th-10th looks like a good call if you’re patient.

The crowds at The Pass are marked as “often” busy, so expect company, especially on those good days. It’s a consistent spot, so it’s usually worth the crowd.

So, the best bet is clear: Saturday, August 1st, and Sunday, August 2nd. That’s your window. Clean, good-sized groundswell, and offshore winds. Don’t bother with the rest unless you’re desperate for a small, glassy session on August 10th.

Rusty.

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