
Surf Forecasts:
The Pass surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 14s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 14s period, SSE swell with 1,591 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period with E 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 23) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 2s. 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 2.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 11s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Pass over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for The Pass over the next couple of weeks.
We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but don’t switch off – there’s some serious potential brewing if you’re patient. The first couple of days are pretty ordinary, with small, messy waves and wonky winds. Wednesday the 22nd and Thursday the 23rd offer nothing to get excited about, with tiny, weak swell and cross-shore winds. Friday the 24th is a write-off too, with onshore winds messing up what little push there is. Honestly, the first few days are a gap you can sleep through.
Then, Saturday morning the 25th is where it gets interesting. The Pass (Big Island) wakes up with a glassy, offshore wind and a solid 7ft swell from the SSE. This isn’t just any swell – it’s a long-period groundswell of 14 seconds, packing some serious energy (1662). For experienced surfers, this is the real deal. The water's sitting at 69°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there. The only bummer is this spot can get crowded, and with waves this good, you’ll have company. But for a point break, that long period should set up some proper lines.
Sunday morning the 26th drops right off, and we’re back to tiny, weak waves for the rest of the week. There’s a whole lot of nothing from Sunday the 26th right through to the end of July. Small, short-period slop and cross-offshore winds don’t make for a story worth telling.
Now, hold on to your board – August 5th, Wednesday morning, looks like a proper standout. We’re talking a 8ft SSE swell, with a very long period of 14 seconds, and the wind is glassy. The combined energy hits 2364, which is massive. This is strictly for experienced surfers though – that’s heavy, powerful water. It’s a long way out, so keep an eye on the forecast, but if it holds, this is the session to aim for. Thursday the 6th still has size (10ft) but the wind goes cross-onshore, so it’ll be a messier, more challenging day.
The real pick of the fortnight is that Saturday morning, July 25th, with the glassy conditions and solid groundswell. The second standout is the big one on August 5th, but that’s a promise for the brave, and it’s a long way off, so don’t book the time off just yet.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | ENE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 7 | E 9 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | SSE 14 | E 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 7 |
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408 | 240 | 311 | 215 | 169 | 109 | 85 | 392 | 64 | 1591 | 811 | 24 | 10 | 161 | 14 | 35 | 33 | 123 | 92 | 67 | 14 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | on | cross | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 2:40PM1.22m | 2:09AM0.94m | 3:45PM1.25m | 3:24AM0.86m | 4:46PM1.31m | 4:39AM0.85m | 5:37PM1.39m | 5:40AM0.88m | 6:21PM1.47m | 6:28AM0.93m | 7:00PM1.55m | 7:09AM0.98m | 7:36PM1.62m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:57PM0.61m | 8:30AM0.32m | 10:27PM0.59m | 9:30AM0.34m | 11:37PM0.52m | 10:31AM0.33m | 00:26AM0.43m | 11:24AM0.29m | 1:06AM0.35m | 12:10PM0.23m | 1:41AM0.28m | 12:51PM0.17m | 2:14AM0.21m | ||||||||
6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
— | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 16 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | ENE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 9 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 8 |
408 | 240 | 311 | 215 | 169 | 109 | 85 | 45 | 64 | 1591 | 811 | 351 | 281 | 191 | 351 | 194 | 168 | 123 | 92 | 67 | 30 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | E 9 | SSE 10 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 5 | SE 7 | ESE 10 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | SSE 14 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 7 |
35 | 158 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 7 | 2 | 33 | 26 | 43 | 40 | 19 | 10 | 161 | 10 | 10 | 33 | 29 | 25 | 24 | 14 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | S 10 | E 12 | — | SE 9 | SE 8 | — | S 17 | SSE 12 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 13 | ESE 13 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ESE 11 |
15 | 31 | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | — | 6 | 47 | 28 | 24 | 24 | 5 | 10 | 14 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 12 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNW 3 | — | SSW 3 | S 4 | S 4 | SSE 7 | S 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 |
— | — | 2 | — | 2 | 6 | 33 | 392 | 277 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 180 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
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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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