Surf Forecasts:
The Pass surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 7s period, N swell with 688 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period with ENE 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 Friday (Aug 07) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 2s. 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 2.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Pass over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's talk about The Pass. This forecast is a slow burner; we start off real small, have a few days of junk, and then a big southern groundswell shows up for the experienced surfers. Let's dive in.
The outlook starts Thursday, August 6th. There's a tiny 2ft swell from the ENE with a short period, wave energy is weak. The wind is light offshore, so it's glassy clean, but you'll be paddling for nothing much. Water temp is about 69°, which is right where it should be for this time of year.
Friday, August 7th, through Saturday, August 8th, stays small with waves ranging from 2ft to 4ft. The wind stays light and cross-offshore, keeping it clean. The wave energy tickles into moderate territory by Saturday afternoon, but the quality is just ordinary.
Sunday, August 9th, and Monday, August 10th, are a bust. The wind goes onshore, and the surf gets chopped up. Not worth the drive.
Tuesday, August 11th, gives you a small clean window in the morning. There’s a 2ft east swell with a glassy calm wind. The wave energy is weak, but if you need a fix, that's your best bet for a clean, tiny wave before the wind picks up.
Wednesday, August 12th, is another mess. Onshore wind and a short-period 6ft swell from the north-northeast makes for poor conditions.
Thursday, August 13th, is weak and junky.
Now, here’s the real deal. Friday, August 14th, is the one to watch. A big southern groundswell hits with waves from 7ft to 8ft and a very long period of 14 seconds. The wave energy is very strong. The wind is light and cross-offshore, so it’s clean. This is excellent for experienced surfers only – that's a serious amount of water moving. The long period from the south will wrap into the point, but it's going to be heavy.
Saturday, August 15th, keeps the big swell going with 10ft sets, but the period drops a bit and the wind gets more cross. Conditions are marginal but still sizeable. Sunday, August 16th, sees the swell drop from 8ft to 7ft, but a fresh south wind creates choppy conditions.
The next week, from Monday, August 17th, to Wednesday, August 19th, the swell holds between 6ft and 8ft from the south and southeast. The wind stays cross-offshore. Wednesday morning, August 19th, looks very good with a 6ft swell and light breeze keeping it clean – a better bet for strong intermediate surfers.
Thursday, August 20th, and Friday, August 21st, the swell fades back to 3ft to 4ft with offshore winds and clean conditions.
The Pass is a consistent spot, so it’s no surprise it gets busy. If you can handle it, Friday, August 14th, is the big standout. For everyone else, wait for that Wednesday, August 19th, morning when the size drops a bit.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Sun night, calm by Tue morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | ||||||||||||||
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 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SSE 10 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NNE 6 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 29 | 30 | 52 | 77 | 53 | 61 | 169 | 230 | 185 | 150 | 193 | 127 | 101 | 79 | 85 | 87 | 85 | 87 | 255 | 259 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:40AM1.03m | 2:59PM1.38m | 3:07AM0.94m | 4:14PM1.50m | 4:31AM0.93m | 5:19PM1.64m | 5:40AM0.98m | 6:15PM1.78m | 6:35AM1.05m | 7:05PM1.87m | 7:24AM1.13m | 7:50PM1.91m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:05PM0.49m | 7:57AM0.25m | 9:46PM0.45m | 9:09AM0.25m | 11:11PM0.34m | 10:21AM0.20m | 00:14AM0.22m | 11:25AM0.11m | 1:05AM0.11m | 12:20PM0.03m | 1:49AM0.04m | 1:10PM-0.04m | 2:28AM-0.00m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — |
 | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 21 | 18 | 13 |
Feels °C | 15 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NNE 6 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | S 12 | NNE 7 |
| kJ | 29 | 30 | 52 | 57 | 53 | 61 | 169 | 230 | 185 | 150 | 157 | 85 | 101 | 79 | 85 | 131 | 235 | 96 | 184 | 259 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | ESE 9 | S 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 9 | NE 8 | SSE 9 | S 8 | E 9 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | S 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | S 11 |
| kJ | 18 | 28 | 73 | 77 | 71 | 68 | 46 | 28 | 35 | 8 | 1 | 127 | 40 | 19 | 53 | 87 | 85 | 87 | 64 | 116 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | S 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | E 8 | — | NE 9 | SSE 9 | S 8 | S 7 | E 13 | SW 5 | S 6 | NE 7 | SSE 15 | NE 7 | SSE 13 | — | E 9 |
| kJ | 21 | 7 | 24 | 20 | 28 | 36 | — | 29 | 16 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 12 | 74 | 12 | 68 | — | 63 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | — | WSW 2 | — | — | SSW 2 | — | — | NNE 8 | NNE 4 | NNE 6 | W 4 | WSW 3 | WSW 4 | — | NE 7 | NNE 3 | N 4 | NNE 6 | WNW 4 |
| kJ | 10 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 64 | 45 | 193 | 18 | 4 | 19 | — | 23 | 4 | 18 | 255 | 25 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22 | 485 | 229 | 6 | 6 | 13 | 0 | 229 | 1 | 90 | 1 | 13 |
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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).
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