
Surf Forecasts:
The Pass surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 12s period, SE swell with 7,326 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period with SE 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 Monday (Jul 13) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Pass in the next 16 days are 5.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.5m 10s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 18ft (5.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Pass over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s in store for us. We’re in for a slow start, but the second half of the window has some real potential.
Right now, the ocean is flat and clean but not doing much. The water temp is sitting at 69.1°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year – nothing to complain about there. We’ve got a few days of nothing really happening until we see a big pulse of energy coming through later in the week.
The first real action kicks off on Thursday the 16th of July. The swell jumps up to 14.8 ft from the SSE, with a period of 10 seconds. That’s a lot of water moving, and the combined energy is a massive 3887 (moderate to strong), so this is serious stuff. By Thursday afternoon, the wind is a strong breeze from the south, cross-off, so the faces will be clean. But honestly, at 14.8 ft, this is expert-only territory – it’s going to be big, powerful, and not for the faint-hearted. The Pass (The-Pass) is a point break, so it can handle big swell, but you’ll need to know what you’re doing.
Friday the 17th of July morning sees the swell at 9.8 ft from the SSE, period 9 seconds, with fresh offshore winds from the SSE. That’s clean, but the size is still well over 8 ft, so again, only for the experienced crew. The energy is still high at 1698.
The standout of the whole window looks like Saturday the 18th of July afternoon. The swell hits 18.0 ft from the SE with a period of 12 seconds – that’s a long-period groundswell, which means proper power and shape. The combined energy is a massive 7326, which is very strong. The wind is a fresh breeze from the SSE, cross-off, keeping it clean. This is a big, gnarly day. The Pass is a point break, which is the perfect setup for a long-period swell like this – it’ll line up beautifully. But at this size, it’s strictly for experts. Expect crowds, because this is The Pass, and when it’s this good, the lineup will be busy.
Sunday the 19th of July is still solid, with 11.5 ft from the ESE, but the wind is a bit more onshore, so it’s not as clean as Saturday. The energy drops to 2897, still plenty of push.
By Monday the 20th of July afternoon, the swell drops to 7.5 ft from the ESE, with a gentle breeze, and the energy is 1039. Conditions are described as “very good surf conditions,” and this is a more manageable size. This could be a good day for the strong intermediate surfers.
The following week (around the 21st to 23rd of July) has smaller, cleaner waves in the 3 ft to 6 ft range, with light winds and some offshore sessions. It’s not the giant stuff from the weekend, but it’ll be fun and clean for a longboard or a fish.
Just keep in mind that the big swell on the 16th to 18th is a week away, so it’s a promising forecast but not locked in yet. The real standout is Saturday the 18th afternoon – if it comes together, it’ll be a session to remember.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the SSW on Wed morning, strong winds from the S by Thu morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | SE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | N 10 | S 8 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 12 | SE 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
248 | 175 | 70 | 38 | 27 | 20 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3874 | 2119 | 1689 | 1667 | 2554 | 3861 | 7326 | 5848 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 6:24PM1.77m | 6:43AM1.03m | 7:18PM1.89m | 7:38AM1.06m | 8:08PM1.96m | 8:28AM1.10m | 8:55PM1.96m | 9:16AM1.13m | 9:40PM1.89m | 10:03AM1.16m | 10:23PM1.77m | 10:51AM1.18m | 11:04PM1.60m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:33AM0.09m | 1:15AM0.13m | 12:28PM0.03m | 2:07AM0.05m | 1:20PM-0.03m | 2:54AM0.01m | 2:10PM-0.05m | 3:39AM-0.00m | 2:59PM-0.03m | 4:21AM0.02m | 3:46PM0.05m | 5:00AM0.06m | 4:35PM0.16m | ||||||||
6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | |
— | 5:04 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:07 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 14 | 5 | 3 | 2 | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 18 | 19 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | ESE 10 | S 4 | S 10 | N 10 | — | — | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | S 18 | S 17 | S 21 | S 21 | SSE 21 |
248 | 175 | 70 | 38 | 28 | 32 | 22 | 10 | 3 | 8 | 2 | — | — | 13 | 17 | 9 | 7 | 22 | 33 | 33 | 45 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 8 | S 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 10 | S 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
39 | 39 | 22 | 32 | 27 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | S 8 | N 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 2 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 3 | NNW 4 | W 3 | SW 3 | — | WNW 2 | WSW 2 | S 4 | — | S 4 | S 6 | S 8 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 12 | SE 11 |
3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | 16 | 369 | 1110 | 3529 | 3874 | 2119 | 1689 | 1667 | 2554 | 3861 | 7326 | 5848 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 215 | 1 | 240 | 379 | 342 | 216 | 388 | 2 | 256 | 767 | 604 | 604 | 597 | 597 | 517 | 597 | 388 |
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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.
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