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The Pass surfForecast / NSW – North Coast / Australia
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The Pass surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's The Pass sea temperature is
26.1° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 (Mar 28) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. 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 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 29) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 13s period and expected on Sunday (Mar 29) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sat 28th Mar) | 2ft (0.6m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Sat 28th Mar) | 7ft (2.2m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 29th Mar) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Pass over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 16 | 16 | 6 |
Wave (?)Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 1252 | 942 | 338 | 240 | 167 | 100 | 176 | 1994 | 2724 | 2233 | 1468 | 1194 | 1142 | 891 | 615 | 357 | 21 | 86 | 142 | 138 | 78 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:30PM 0.84 | 4:14AM 1.46 | 4:57PM 0.89 | 5:23AM 1.51 | 6:01PM 1.00 | 6:18AM 1.55 | 6:50PM 1.12 | 7:04AM 1.58 | 7:32PM 1.24 | 7:43AM 1.57 | 8:09PM 1.35 | 8:19AM 1.52 | 8:45PM 1.43 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:05AM 0.39 | 9:04PM 0.36 | 11:24AM 0.32 | 10:32PM 0.34 | 12:20PM 0.24 | 11:42PM 0.27 | 1:02PM 0.17 | 12:38AM 0.20 | 1:37PM 0.11 | 1:26AM 0.15 | 2:08PM 0.07 | 2:09AM 0.13 | 2:37PM 0.05 | 2:49AM 0.13 | |||||||
Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:50 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:49 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:44 | - | - | 6:43 | - |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | - | 1 | - | - | 2 | - | 5 | 8 | 1 | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 25 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 |
| Feels °C (?) | 26 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 14 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 23 |
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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.
The Pass is 26 km (16 miles) from Ballina. If you plan a holiday in North Coast - New South Wales, look for hotels and other accommodation in Ballina. Ballina has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











