Surf Forecasts:
The Pass surf forecast from 14 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 11s period, ESE swell with 771 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 15 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s 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 Saturday (Aug 15) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. 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 1.8m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 9s period and expected on Friday (Aug 14) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Sat 15th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Pass over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s on the table.
First few days at The Pass are slim pickings. Friday 14th and Saturday 15th, you’re looking at tiny 1ft waves from the ENE with weak energy (31 to 53) and cross-off winds. Not worth getting wet. Water temp’s about 69°, which is normal for this time of year.
Saturday afternoon kicks up a 5ft SSE swell, but it’s short period – only 6 seconds – so it’ll be bumpy. Sunday 16th through Tuesday 18th, the swell builds to 6ft to 7ft from the SSE and SE, period stretching to 8 seconds. Offshore winds on Monday and Tuesday clean it up nicely. Combined energy hits the moderate range (579 to 886), and Tuesday afternoon is a solid choice with “very good” conditions.
The real standout is Monday 24th of August. A 7ft SSE groundswell with a 10-second period, offshore wind from the SE, and combined energy of 931 – that’s the one to aim for. Expect crowds, but the waves will be worth it.
Later, Saturday 29th throws up a 10ft SSE swell with an 11-second period and energy over 2161. That’s big and powerful, only for experts, and the cross-off wind won’t help.
Bottom line: Tuesday 18th afternoon and Monday 24th are your best windows. The 29th is a beast for big-wave riders only.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SSE 8 | ENE 9 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 28 | 28 | 280 | 28 | 188 | 397 | 312 | 261 | 516 | 549 | 450 | 429 | 425 | 447 | 334 | 414 | 442 | 232 | 224 | 216 | 191 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross |
High Tide | 9:11PM1.78m | 9:34AM1.31m | 9:48PM1.64m | 10:16AM1.33m | 10:23PM1.46m | 11:00AM1.32m | 10:58PM1.28m | 11:48AM1.28m | 11:35PM1.11m | 12:42PM1.24m | 00:20AM0.96m | 1:49PM1.21m | 1:26AM0.85m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:42PM-0.02m | 3:40AM0.01m | 3:26PM0.07m | 4:12AM0.05m | 4:11PM0.18m | 4:44AM0.11m | 4:57PM0.32m | 5:17AM0.18m | 5:49PM0.45m | 5:52AM0.26m | 6:54PM0.56m | 6:36AM0.34m | 8:25PM0.62m | ||||||||
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 | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — |
 | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SSE 17 | SSE 17 | S 8 | ENE 9 | SE 11 | ESE 8 | E 7 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 450 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 59 | 30 | 40 | 28 | 61 | 447 | 131 | 414 | 442 | 232 | 224 | 216 | 191 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | NE 9 | SSE 19 | SSE 15 | S 20 | SSE 19 | SSE 18 | SSE 17 | E 14 | S 12 | ENE 9 | SE 13 | ENE 9 | ESE 13 | SE 9 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | 28 | 3 | 34 | 22 | 7 | 36 | 60 | 59 | 4 | 26 | 28 | 7 | 16 | 35 | 226 | 88 | 52 | 60 | 54 | 51 | 51 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | NE 7 | NE 9 | NE 8 | N 8 | E 16 | E 15 | E 15 | — | S 18 | SSE 17 | E 13 | ENE 9 | SE 13 | ESE 12 | S 16 | S 8 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | — |
| kJ | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 4 | — | 55 | 27 | 3 | 27 | 28 | 125 | 5 | 21 | 8 | 3 | 3 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 8 | S 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 10 | ESE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 652 | 372 | 280 | 200 | 188 | 397 | 312 | 261 | 516 | 549 | 450 | 429 | 425 | 376 | 334 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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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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