The Pass Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer at The Pass for the next couple of weeks.

Right now, we're looking at a slow start. The first few days, from Tuesday the 11th to Thursday the 14th of August, are all pretty flat and messy. You've got tiny swell, mostly around 1ft to 2ft, and even though the wind is clean from the SSE or SSW at times, there’s just no energy in the water to get excited about. The combined swell energy is weak, sitting between 32 and 96, so it’s a real struggle. Basically, a few days of snoozer conditions.

The real pulse starts to build from Sunday the 16th. By Sunday afternoon, a moderate offshore wind from the SE sets in with 4ft of short-period swell from the ESE. It’s a bit junky, but the direction is right for The Pass and the wind is clean. The energy picks up to a moderate 251, and this is the first time we can start to see something happening.

Monday the 17th is where things get interesting. Monday afternoon, the swell pushes up to 7ft from the ESE, period at 8 seconds, and we’ve got a solid offshore wind from the ESE at 12 mph. The combined energy jumps to 525 (moderate to strong). This is a proper clean, offshore session coming together.

The standout window hits from Tuesday the 18th through to Monday the 24th of August. This is the best run of the forecast. Wednesday the 19th is a true highlight: the swell holds at 7-8ft from the ESE, period still 8 seconds, and you’ve got consistent offshore winds from the SE. The energy climbs to 929 by Wednesday afternoon (very strong). That is serious, punchy groundswell energy for a point break. The Pass will be running with solid, clean lines.

Another top-tier day is Sunday the 23rd and Monday the 24th. Sunday sees 7-7ft from the E, with a clean 9-second period and gentle offshore winds from the SE and SSE. Monday is a real gem: 7-7ft from the E, 9-second period, and light ENE winds that are cross-offshore, making it clean and manageable. The energy remains between 764 and 840 (strong). For a point like The Pass, with ENE being the optimum direction, this is a dream setup. Keep in mind, this is a busy spot, so expect crowds often.

Tuesday the 25th offers a glassy morning with 6ft from the ENE and no wind at all – dead glass. That’s a special, rare moment for The Pass. But the afternoon gets a bit cross and choppy. After that, Wednesday the 26th sees the swell taper off, and the wind turns onshore and choppy, so we’re done.

One thing: the water temperature is right around 69°F, which is totally normal for this time of year, so no need for extra rubber.

Overall, the best of the 16-day period is without a doubt the run from Wednesday the 19th through to Monday the 24th of August. If you can get a session on Wednesday the 19th afternoon or Monday the 24th morning, you’ll be grinning. That’s the good stuff.

Rusty

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