Surf Forecasts:
The Pass surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 10s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s period, SE swell with 1,118 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 13s 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. 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 1.9m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 11s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Pass over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s break it down.
We’ve got a slow start, no doubt. Nothing worth rushing for in the first few days. Thursday the 30th through Saturday the 1st of August is mostly flat with tiny waves around 2 to 2 feet from the NE or ENE, periods around 7 seconds. Combined energy is weak, in the 30s. Clean conditions but no push.
Saturday afternoon, things wake up. A bump from the SSE hits 6 feet with a 10-second period. Combined energy jumps to 622. Offshore wind keeps it clean. The Pass is a consistent point break, beginner-friendly, but at 6 feet it’s a bit more for the intermediates. Crowds are often there, so expect a lineup.
Sunday morning brings a 4-foot groundswell from the SSE with a 15-second period. Combined energy is 950. Light cross-off wind, clean. That long period means smooth shapes and easier paddling.
Sunday afternoon is a standout: 5 foot from the SSE, 11-second period, combined energy at 1034. Gentle offshore wind. The swell direction lines up well with the optimum. This is likely the best session of the week.
Monday the 3rd of August is another gem. Morning glass, 6-foot SSE swell, 11-second period, combined energy 694. Glassy conditions are a huge plus. Water temperature is about 69°, normal for this time of year.
After that, the surf fades. Tuesday through the 9th of August is mostly small, under 3 feet, with low energy. Clean mornings but weak waves.
On Monday the 10th of August, a pulse: 4-foot SSE swell, 10-second period, combined energy 401. Glassy morning again. Decent for a small clean session.
Wednesday the 12th of August looks big: 10 feet from the SSE, 9-second period, combined energy 1427. That’s expert territory. Offshore wind in the afternoon cleans it up. This is for the experienced crew only.
Best bets are Sunday afternoon the 2nd and Monday morning the 3rd of August. The 12th has potential but that’s a long-range call with less certainty. There’s a fair bit of flat or tiny surf in between, but that’s the way it can be. Forecasts can always change.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | |||||||||||||||
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) | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SSE 6 | E 13 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 15 | SSE 11 | SE 12 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | E 10 | E 9 | E 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 23 | 18 | 12 | 29 | 18 | 135 | 12 | 612 | 748 | 479 | 584 | 1010 | 681 | 538 | 240 | 115 | 46 | 27 | 92 | 109 | 69 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | glassy | glassy | cross | on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:41PM1.69m | 8:55AM1.12m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:05PM0.10m | 3:16AM0.13m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — |
 | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 17 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 |
Feels °C | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 19 | 17 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 7 | S 11 | S 10 | ENE 7 | S 11 | ENE 6 | NE 7 | SE 16 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SE 12 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | E 10 | E 9 | S 9 |
| kJ | 23 | 18 | 238 | 354 | 18 | 319 | 4 | 2 | 121 | 461 | 584 | 1010 | 681 | 538 | 240 | 115 | 46 | 27 | 92 | 109 | 134 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | E 9 | ENE 8 | SE 15 | SE 14 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | NE 10 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | SE 6 | ENE 6 | S 7 | S 11 | E 8 |
| kJ | 4 | 12 | 12 | 29 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 479 | 434 | 17 | 13 | 4 | 18 | 18 | 10 | 15 | 37 | 88 | 69 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | E 13 | NE 7 | E 8 | E 12 | ENE 7 | E 13 | E 18 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | S 22 | S 21 | S 21 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | S 6 | SE 8 | S 7 | E 18 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 16 | 9 | 35 | 9 | 29 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 23 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | S 7 | S 7 | — | S 11 | SSE 6 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 2 | WSW 2 | ENE 6 | — | WSW 2 | — | NNE 4 |
| kJ | 31 | 181 | 89 | — | 639 | 135 | 596 | 612 | 748 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 13 | — | 1 | — | 8 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 92 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 229 | 13 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
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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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