The Pass Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.64° S 153.63° E

The Pass Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 27 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Pass sea temperature is
20.4°C
0.3° 

The Pass surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


The Pass surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 12s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 10s period, SSE swell with 698 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period with SSE 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 (Aug 27) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 9s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Thu 27th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 7s
Best Surf 4PM (Fri 28th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sun 30th Aug)6.5ft (2.0m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Pass over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s break it down. The Pass is a consistent point break that’s beginner-friendly, but this 16-day stretch is a real mixed bag. Most of the time, conditions are just ordinary or poor, so you’ll need to pick your moments carefully.

The water temperature is 69°F, which is about normal for the time of year — nothing unusual there.

The most promising window kicks off this Thursday afternoon, August 27th. We’ve got a 5ft swell from the SSE, clean offshore wind, and the waves are looking good. That’s the standout of the whole period. The combined energy is moderate (355), so there’s enough push to get some fun rides. The Pass (The-Pass) is fairly exposed to swell, and the optimum direction from the ENE isn’t a perfect match, but the quality of the wind and the size make it the best on offer.

Friday morning, August 28th, is smaller at 1ft with a long 15-second period from the SE, but it’s clean. That long period will make the waves a bit more energetic and drawn out, but at a point break like The Pass, it should still link up nicely. By Friday afternoon, the swell bumps up to 5ft from the SSE, period 12 seconds, and offshore ESE wind. The combined energy jumps to 675 (strong), and the conditions are very good. That’s another solid session.

Saturday, August 29th, has rain showers, but the wind is cross-off and the swell stays around 4–5ft from the SSE. The morning is cleaner than the afternoon. The energy is moderate (383 and 482). Worth a paddle if you’re keen.

Sunday, August 30th, is a bit more marginal — 5–5ft from the SSE but with a short 8-second period and cross-off wind. The energy is still moderate (532 and 434), but the waves will be less organised.

Monday, August 31st, the morning is flat with a 1ft, 17-second swell — very long period but tiny. The afternoon picks up to 5ft but again with a short 8-second period. Not great.

Tuesday, September 1st, morning looks good with a 3ft SSE swell, 11-second period, and light wind. Clean conditions. The energy is moderate (413). That’s a decent session.

From Wednesday, September 2nd, through to the end of the forecast, it’s mostly small and poor. The swell drops to 1–2ft, winds are onshore or cross-onshore, and the energy is weak (mostly under 100). There’s a brief chance on Wednesday, September 9th, with a 3ft ENE swell and offshore ESE wind, but it’s still ordinary. Thursday and Friday, September 10th and 11th, are glassy but tiny — 2ft, short period, barely any energy.

Overall, the best bets are Thursday afternoon August 27th and Friday afternoon August 28th. After that, it’s slim pickings until early September.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ENE
8
1.6
SSE
7
1.6
SSE
8
0.4
SE
15
1.5
SSE
12
1.5
SSE
11
1.3
SSE
10
1.5
SSE
10
1.6
SSE
7
1.6
SSE
8
1.5
SSE
8
1.4
SSE
10
0.3
SSE
17
1.6
SSE
8
1.3
SSE
8
0.9
SSE
11
0.9
SSE
10
0.7
SSE
12
0.6
E
10
0.6
E
10
0.5
E
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
96
261
306
56
634
515
320
424
244
350
293
358
54
310
227
198
158
142
67
68
47
Wind (km/h)
20
SSW
20
SSE
15
S
10
S
15
ESE
10
S
15
SSW
20
SSE
20
S
20
S
20
S
15
SW
20
SSW
20
SSE
10
SW
5
S
15
NNE
15
NNW
10
NNW
20
NNE
20
NNW
Wind State
cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
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High Tide
7:36PM1.67m
7:52AM1.21m
8:08PM1.69m
8:27AM1.28m
8:40PM1.65m
9:03AM1.34m
9:13PM1.58m
9:41AM1.38m
9:49PM1.47m
10:23AM1.40m
10:29PM1.32m
11:12AM1.39m
11:15PM1.16m
Low Tide
1:06PM0.10m
2:07AM0.10m
1:42PM0.07m
2:36AM0.05m
2:20PM0.07m
3:06AM0.03m
2:59PM0.10m
3:36AM0.04m
3:41PM0.16m
4:09AM0.07m
4:29PM0.24m
4:45AM0.13m
5:26PM0.34m
rain showers
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6:00
5:58
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5:28
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Temp °C
18
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18
Feels °C
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21
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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.

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