Surf Forecasts:
The Pass surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, SE swell with 836 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period with E 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 Wednesday (Aug 12) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period. 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 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Mon 17th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Mon 17th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Pass over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, Rusty here. Let’s cut through the noise and talk about The Pass. The next week and a half is a write-off for any decent waves. We’re looking at a long, flat gap from now until about the 17th of August. There’s just nothing with any push or shape on offer. You’d be better off doing anything else.
The water temp is sitting at a normal 69°, so no worries there, but it’s the surf that’s the problem. The early part of the week has tiny, wind-chopped lumps, barely a ripple. The energy readings are laughably weak, with values mostly in the double digits or low hundreds (e.g., 134, 94, 44). Cross-onshore breezes are messing up what little is there. It’s not worth paddling out for.
Finally, things start to change on Sunday the 16th. A new SE swell starts showing late in the afternoon, but the period is short (6 seconds) and it’s still a bit jumbled. It’s surfable, sure, but it’s pretty ordinary.
The real standout arrives on Monday the 17th of August. We get a proper pulse of swell from the SE, pushing 6ft to 7ft. The period jumps to 7 seconds, and the energy numbers climb into the strong zone (446, 573). The wind swings offshore and stays that way for a few days. This is the window you’ve been waiting for. The direction is right for the break, and it should hold decent shape.
Tuesday the 18th looks like the best of the bunch. Swell backs up to 7ft with an 8-second period and strong energy readings of 573. Winds stay offshore. It’s going to be a solid, powerful surf. On Wednesday the 19th, it’s still cooking with similar size (6ft to 7ft) and clean conditions. This is the pick of the period.
From Thursday the 20th, it starts to fade a bit. The energy drops (315), the swell backs off, and winds go more cross-off. Still surfable, but the magic is gone. After that, it’s back to small, messy mediocre conditions through the end of the window.
Sure, the standout is Monday the 17th through Wednesday the 19th. Size, power, and clean winds all align. But with that bigger swell over 7ft, this isn’t one for the groms or people still learning. It’s for the experienced crew. The line-up will be keen, so expect some company. It’s a long-range call, so don’t book your flights yet, but if it holds, it’ll be worth it.
Stay stoked.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | SSE 7 | SSE 19 | ENE 9 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | ESE 6 |
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 kJ | 108 | 82 | 57 | 87 | 83 | 85 | 63 | 61 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 28 | 193 | 36 | 29 | 276 | 216 | 180 | 150 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 6:35AM1.05m | 7:05PM1.87m | 7:24AM1.13m | 7:50PM1.91m | 8:08AM1.21m | 8:32PM1.88m | 8:51AM1.27m | 9:11PM1.78m | 9:34AM1.31m | 9:48PM1.64m | 10:16AM1.33m | 10:23PM1.46m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:05AM0.11m | 12:20PM0.03m | 1:49AM0.04m | 1:10PM-0.04m | 2:28AM-0.00m | 1:57PM-0.05m | 3:05AM-0.01m | 2:42PM-0.02m | 3:40AM0.01m | 3:26PM0.07m | 4:12AM0.05m | 4:11PM0.18m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 12 | 4 | 5 | 3 |
Temp °C | 16 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 21 | 19 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 |
Feels °C | 11 | 19 | 17 | 13 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 6 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | S 7 |
| kJ | 108 | 82 | 57 | 87 | 152 | 157 | 92 | 50 | 228 | 294 | 445 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 44 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | NNE 6 | S 9 | NNE 6 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 9 | S 20 | SSE 19 | SSE 16 | S 16 | SSE 14 | SE 9 | ENE 10 |
| kJ | 106 | 33 | 7 | 16 | 83 | 85 | 63 | 61 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 3 | 7 | 36 | 25 | 19 | 18 | 3 | 31 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | NE 7 | S 9 | S 9 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | S 9 | NNE 7 | NE 10 | NE 9 | N 9 | NE 9 | N 8 | — | E 16 | S 19 | S 18 | SSE 16 |
| kJ | 3 | 9 | 7 | 27 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 43 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | 5 | 7 | 6 | 26 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 3 | W 4 | NNE 6 | W 3 | — | NE 6 | WSW 3 | — | — | — | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | ESE 6 |
| kJ | 5 | 9 | 37 | 7 | — | 18 | 7 | — | — | — | 635 | 368 | 193 | 222 | 377 | 276 | 216 | 180 | 150 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 13 | 53 | 13 | 1 | 215 | 6 | 6 | 53 | 2 | 2 | 53 | 2 | 2 | 274 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
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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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