The Pass Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

We’re starting off a bit slow, but there’s a couple of real standouts down the line that are worth keeping an eye on. The first few days are pretty ordinary, so don’t be in a rush to get the boards out just yet.

Friday, July 24 is a bit of a write-off. The Pass is showing small, weak energy (87) with a poor score. The 3ft swell from the ENE is short period at 8 seconds, and with a cross-off breeze, it’s not going to be worth the paddle. The afternoon does pick up a touch in size to 6ft, but the combined energy hits 416, and the wind stays messy. It’s a marginal call at best.

Saturday, July 25 is where things start to get interesting. The morning session at The Pass is the first real standout. We’ve got a 6ft swell from the SSE, but the period is a long 15 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy. The combined energy is a solid 1564, and with the light 6 mph cross-off wind, it’s going to be clean. This is excellent for experienced surfers, but that long period will make it a bit too straight for the beginners at the beach. The afternoon holds up with 5ft and a 13-second period, still very good, but the morning is the pick.

Sunday, July 26 drops right off in the morning with a tiny 1ft, so don’t bother. The afternoon sees a bit of a rebound with a 4ft SSE swell at 11 seconds, and the wind goes offshore (ESE at 6 mph). Combined energy is 346, so it’s surfable but nothing special.

From Monday, July 27 right through to Friday, July 31, it’s a long stretch of poor conditions. The swell is tiny, often under 2ft, and the wind is mostly cross-off or onshore, with some heavy rain and thunderstorms thrown in. The energy stays low, usually under 200. There’s nothing to recommend here.

Saturday, August 1 and Sunday, August 2 see a bit more size, with 3ft to 4ft swells, but the period is short (6 to 8 seconds) and the combined energy is moderate at best. The wind is offshore on Saturday, but the waves are ordinary. Sunday is a bit cleaner but still not firing.

Monday, August 3 brings a bigger pulse – 6ft to 7ft from the ENE at 8 seconds. The combined energy is 461 to 541, so there’s power, but the short period and cross-off wind make it marginal. This is more of a kiteboarding setup than a clean paddle session.

Tuesday, August 4 through to Thursday, August 6 is a better run. The swell stays around 5ft to 6ft from the ENE, period is 8 to 9 seconds, and the wind turns offshore and light. The combined energy sits between 267 and 320, and the scores are consistently “good.” This is reliable, clean fun for the intermediate crew.

Friday, August 7 is the next big highlight. The morning has 6ft from the ENE at 8 seconds, but the afternoon ramps up to 8ft from the ENE at 9 seconds, with a combined energy of 881. That’s very good surf, and the light 6 mph cross-off wind keeps it clean. This is a solid day for experienced surfers.

Saturday, August 8 is the absolute standout of the whole outlook. The Pass is going to be pumping. We’re looking at a 13ft swell from the ENE with an 11-second period – that’s serious groundswell. The combined energy is a massive 3987, and the wind is glassy. That’s right, glassy. The conditions are excellent for experienced surfers only. This is a big, powerful swell and it’s going to be a proper session. If you’re an expert, this is your day.

So, bottom line: the first week is a bit of a wash, but the long-range promise is real. Saturday, July 25 morning is a beauty, Friday, August 7 afternoon is very good, and Saturday, August 8 is the one to circle on the calendar. Get excited.

Rusty.

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