Surf Forecasts:
The Pass surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 10s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 12s period, SE swell with 976 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s 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 Saturday (Aug 01) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 6s 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 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Pass over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s cooking at The Pass.
We’re looking at a pretty quiet start to the run, with a real dry spell on the opening days. The first few recommendations don’t kick in until Saturday, the 1st of August, so the couple of days before that are a write-off for any decent surf. The good news is that once it gets going, we’ve got a sweet little window of cleaner, more energetic swell.
The standout session is shaping up for Saturday afternoon, the 1st of August. The swell bumps up to 7ft from the SSE, with a period of 10 seconds, and the wind goes offshore from the SE. That’s the kind of combo that’ll have the place looking proper. The combined wave energy is a solid 771 (moderate), so there’s some real push behind it. For a beginner-friendly point, anything over 5ft starts to get a bit spicy for the learner crew, but it’s still manageable and clean. The water temp is sitting at 69°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so no major surprises there.
The next morning, Sunday the 2nd of August, is nearly as good. The swell drops a touch to 6ft, still from the SSE, with a period of 9 seconds. The wind is light cross-off, and the energy is rated at 708. It’s clean, it’s consistent, and it’ll be a fun, long day in the water. The Pass is a point break, so it handles that longer period swell well, giving you those nice, drawn-out rides.
After that, the size drops off through the week, and the second week is pretty quiet. There’s a brief flicker of life on the morning of the 14th of August, with a 5ft pulse from the north and a period of 7 seconds, but the energy is only moderate (392) and the winds are light. It’s a long way out, so don’t lock it in just yet. The rest of that second week is mostly small, onshore, and not worth getting excited about.
Crowds at The Pass are often a factor, especially when the conditions are this good, so get out there early or late to beat the lineup.
The real call is Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning. That’s the window.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | SSE 13 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 30 | 28 | 247 | 563 | 761 | 697 | 480 | 584 | 562 | 784 | 527 | 230 | 81 | 40 | 33 | 41 | 48 | 125 | 40 | 29 | 27 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross | cross-off | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 9:12PM1.69m | 9:32AM1.15m | 9:44PM1.65m | 10:10AM1.18m | 10:17PM1.57m | 10:52AM1.21m | 10:54PM1.46m | 11:40AM1.24m | 11:37PM1.32m | 12:36PM1.26m | 00:30AM1.17m | 1:43PM1.30m | 1:40AM1.03m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:40PM0.11m | 3:47AM0.10m | 3:17PM0.14m | 4:18AM0.09m | 3:56PM0.20m | 4:51AM0.10m | 4:39PM0.27m | 5:26AM0.12m | 5:31PM0.36m | 6:07AM0.16m | 6:38PM0.44m | 6:56AM0.21m | 8:05PM0.49m | ||||||||
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 | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — |
 | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — |
mm | — | — | 4 | 3 | 3 | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | S 11 | NE 8 | NE 7 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | SSE 7 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 |
| kJ | 30 | 28 | 223 | 9 | 2 | 697 | 480 | 584 | 562 | 784 | 527 | 230 | 81 | 39 | 33 | 41 | 44 | 74 | 202 | 179 | 148 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | E 12 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | E 9 | ENE 8 | SE 15 | SE 15 | SE 13 | S 21 | S 21 | NE 7 | ESE 9 | SSE 8 | ENE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | SSE 13 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 218 | 255 | 299 | 9 | 9 | 33 | 55 | 40 | 17 | 23 | 48 | 125 | 40 | 29 | 27 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | E 16 | NE 8 | E 13 | E 18 | E 17 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | S 21 | S 21 | ESE 12 | ENE 6 | NE 9 | SSE 9 | ESE 10 | S 12 | ENE 7 | E 8 | ESE 7 | E 8 |
| kJ | 3 | 5 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 36 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 26 | 13 | 3 | 16 | 33 | 11 | 36 | 31 | 18 | 18 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 11 | SSE 7 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 2 | W 2 | ENE 7 | WNW 3 | S 7 | S 7 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 400 | 834 | 247 | 563 | 761 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 18 | 1 | 25 | 36 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 92 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 229 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 53 | 1 |
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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).
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