Surf Forecasts:
The Pass surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, SSE swell with 651 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s 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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Pass in the next 16 days are 1.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 10s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Pass over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break it down. The Pass is looking at a long, quiet stretch with only one real moment worth chasing.
There’s a big gap upfront. From Sunday, August 30th, through the end of the week, the surf is small, messy, and not worth your time. The wind is mostly cross-off or onshore, and the swell is weak and short-period.
Then, on Tuesday morning, September 1st, we get a little pulse. Swell runs about 3 feet from the SSE, with a period of 11 seconds – that’s real groundswell energy. The wind goes glassy, and the wave energy is moderate (286). The water temp is about normal for the season. The Pass is a break for beginners, but it’s often crowded, so you’ll have company. The swell direction is a bit off the ideal ENE, but the glassy wind will clean it up. This is the morning to be in the water.
The afternoon of the 1st goes to crap – small, cross-shore wind, and the energy drops fast. From the 2nd through the 14th of September, it’s a flat spell. The swell is tiny, period is short, and the wind is mostly onshore or cross-on. The combined energy is weak, often under 100. Nothing to get excited about.
On Monday morning, September 14th, there’s a tiny pulse of about 3 feet from the NE, period 7 seconds, with glassy conditions. The energy is still weak (76), and it’s only surfable but ordinary. Not a stand-out, but the cleanest option in a long, flat run.
The clear winner is Tuesday morning, September 1st. That’s the one to aim for. The rest of the 16 days is a washout.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | SSE 10 | NNE 5 | E 10 | NE 6 | E 9 | E 9 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 651 | 433 | 269 | 138 | 221 | 122 | 73 | 71 | 68 | 70 | 48 | 45 | 45 | 35 | 37 | 28 | 32 | 27 | 27 | 39 | 160 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:13PM1.58m | 9:41AM1.38m | 9:49PM1.47m | 10:23AM1.40m | 10:29PM1.32m | 11:12AM1.39m | 11:15PM1.16m | 12:11PM1.38m | 00:16AM1.01m | 1:25PM1.38m | 1:39AM0.89m | 2:48PM1.42m | 3:16AM0.87m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:59PM0.10m | 3:36AM0.04m | 3:41PM0.16m | 4:09AM0.07m | 4:29PM0.24m | 4:45AM0.13m | 5:26PM0.34m | 5:27AM0.20m | 6:40PM0.42m | 6:22AM0.27m | 8:17PM0.45m | 7:35AM0.32m | 9:55PM0.40m | ||||||||
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 | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — |
 | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 28 | 28 | 22 | 24 | 21 | 19 | 24 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 25 | 26 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 9 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SSE 17 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | NNE 5 | ENE 9 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | S 10 | S 11 | S 12 | S 10 |
| kJ | 36 | 43 | 269 | 138 | 94 | 122 | 68 | 119 | 121 | 86 | 85 | 58 | 20 | 29 | 37 | 25 | 32 | 50 | 83 | 71 | 51 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | SSE 15 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | E 10 | E 10 |
| kJ | 4 | 42 | 41 | 24 | 22 | 77 | 73 | 71 | 68 | 70 | 48 | 45 | 45 | 34 | 53 | 52 | 50 | 11 | 17 | 28 | 18 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 15 | NE 15 | S 17 | SSE 18 | E 12 | E 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 15 | NE 11 | NNE 4 | NE 11 | NE 11 | S 11 | NE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | S 7 | N 10 |
| kJ | 4 | 8 | 23 | 64 | 3 | 36 | 39 | 44 | 5 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 57 | 4 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 8 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 6 | S 8 | SSE 8 | — | — | NE 3 | N 4 | N 4 | NNE 4 | N 4 | — | NNE 5 | — | SSW 3 | — | — | — | NNE 5 | NNE 6 |
| kJ | 651 | 433 | 123 | 113 | 221 | — | — | 2 | 21 | 18 | 24 | 20 | — | 35 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 39 | 160 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 13 | 2 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 257 | 1 | 1 | 215 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 53 | 1 | 1 | 55 |
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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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