The Pass Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for The Pass over the next couple of weeks.

First up, the water’s sittin’ at a warm 70°, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year – no surprises there.

The first few days are a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got some decent size rolling in, but the wind is a bit of a pain. Thursday morning (July 9) sees waves around 8 ft from the SSE, but it’s a cross-off breeze, so it’s not gonna be perfect. The combined energy is strong though, sittin’ at 1344. That’s a lot of water moving around. It’s a bit of a messy one, maybe more for the experienced crew. Friday afternoon (July 10) cleans up a little, with 7 ft from the SSE and a 11-second period, which gives it some push. The wind drops to a gentle breeze, and it’s looking cleaner. Still, the energy is up there (1018), so it’s got some grunt.

Saturday (July 11) drops off quick. The swell fades to 5 ft in the morning and then 4 ft in the afternoon, with a longer period (12 seconds) from the ESE. That longer period means better shaped waves, but it’s a cross-shore wind, so it’s a bit bumpy. The energy drops to 587–600, so it’s on the way out.

Then we hit the doldrums. From Sunday (July 12) all the way through to Wednesday (July 15), it’s flat, tiny, or just plain messy. Swell heights are under 3 ft, energy is down in the double digits, and the comments say it’s poor. A real lull. We’re talking about a solid 5–6 day gap with no real surf on offer.

Now, hold onto your board, because Friday, July 17, is a big one. A proper pulse arrives. We’re looking at a massive 16 ft swell from the SSE, with a long 12-second period and a combined energy of 6060 – that’s some serious power. The wind is a strong offshore from the SSE, so it’ll be clean, but trust me, that’s expert territory. 16 ft is not for the faint of heart. Saturday morning (July 18) is still pumping at 13 ft from the SSE, with energy at 7237, but the wind swings cross-off, making it tricky. This whole weekend (July 17–18) is the standout for big wave chargers. It’s a long-range call, so it’s promising but not locked in just yet.

After that, things settle down. Sunday (July 19) is still solid with 8 ft, and Monday afternoon (July 20) picks up a clean 4 ft from the SSE with a gentle breeze. That’s a nice little window for the average surfer after the chaos.

So, the best on offer? If you’re a seasoned pro, the Friday July 17 morning session is the one to circle – massive, clean, and powerful. For the rest of us, keep an eye on Monday July 20 afternoon. The crowds are gonna be likely at The Pass, it’s a consistent spot, but when it’s good, it’s worth sharing the lineup.

Rusty.

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