
Surf Forecasts:
The Pass surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 12s period, SE swell with 944 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s 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 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s 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 1.8m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 10s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 11s |
| 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 get into what’s lookin’ good for The Pass over the next couple of weeks.
The start of the period is a bit of a write-off, with tiny swell and poor conditions. We’re looking at a bit of a wait until the first real action kicks in on Saturday morning, the 1st of August. That’s when a solid pulse of SSE swell arrives, bringing clean conditions and a bit of energy into the water.
The standout window is undeniably the weekend of the 1st and 2nd of August. Saturday afternoon (1st August) is the pick of the entire forecast. You’ve got a 6ft SSE swell pushing in with a clean 10-second period, and the wind is offshore from the SE. That’s a recipe for some proper fun, long waves at The Pass. The combined energy is a solid 686 (moderate wave energy), so there’s plenty of grunt to push you along. It’s a beginner-friendly point break, so it’s a great time for all levels, but with crowds being “often,” expect a few friends out there.
Sunday morning (2nd August) is another beauty, with a 5ft SSE swell, 9-second period, and light cross-offshore winds. The afternoon cleans up even more with a 6ft SSE swell, a longer 11-second period, and offshore SE winds; the energy jumps to 891 (moderate wave energy). This is consistent, quality surf.
As we move into Monday morning (3rd August), the swell drops a touch to 5ft from the SE, but the wind goes glassy light from the SSW. That’s a rare treat—clean, glassy conditions on a 5ft SE swell. The energy is 636 (moderate). It’s a proper session for the early birds.
After Monday, the size fades fast. Tuesday (4th August) drops to 2ft with glassy conditions in the morning, but it’s ordinary. The rest of the first week and into the second week is small, with poor or ordinary conditions. There’s a long gap of nothing special from the 4th right through to the 13th of August.
On Thursday the 13th, a brief pulse of N swell shows up at 5ft, but it’s a short period of 6 seconds and cross-offshore winds. The energy is 330 (moderate), but that short period means it’ll be a bit jumbled. It’s surfable, but not a standout.
The water temperature is sitting at 69°F, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no wetsuit drama—just your usual summer gear.
The long-range window after the 14th looks very small again, with tiny swell and mostly poor conditions. Nothing to get excited about there.
So, to wrap it up: the best bet is the afternoon of the 1st of August and the morning of the 3rd of August. The weekend of the 1st and 2nd is the real highlight. Don’t sleep on that glassy Monday morning, either.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat night, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | ||||||||||||||
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 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SSE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | E 10 | ESE 10 | E 9 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
28 | 672 | 540 | 676 | 697 | 424 | 622 | 599 | 615 | 469 | 203 | 81 | 53 | 55 | 55 | 98 | 54 | 57 | 54 | 27 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross | off | cross | cross-off | 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 | 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 | ||||||||
— | — | 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 | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SSE 10 | NE 7 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SSE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | E 7 | ESE 10 | E 9 | E 8 | S 11 | S 10 |
28 | 9 | 540 | 2 | 697 | 424 | 622 | 599 | 615 | 469 | 203 | 81 | 53 | 55 | 51 | 98 | 54 | 57 | 279 | 186 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | NE 8 | ENE 6 | E 9 | ENE 8 | SE 15 | SE 15 | SE 13 | ENE 6 | S 21 | ENE 6 | ESE 8 | SSE 8 | NE 6 | E 10 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | S 11 | E 7 | E 7 |
3 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 218 | 255 | 295 | 21 | 9 | 19 | 24 | 40 | 9 | 55 | 19 | 34 | 88 | 54 | 27 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 16 | E 13 | NE 8 | E 18 | E 17 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | S 21 | S 21 | ESE 12 | ENE 6 | NE 8 | SSE 9 | S 7 | S 7 | S 11 | S 5 | E 16 | NE 7 |
5 | 3 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 35 | 27 | 13 | 3 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 38 | 18 | 5 | 12 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 6 | NW 3 | WSW 2 | — | S 7 | — | — | — |
746 | 672 | 725 | 676 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | 2 | 1 | — | 47 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 92 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 37 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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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 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).
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.
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