The Pass surf break

The Pass surfForecast / NSW – North Coast / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Sunday 01 Mar 2026 AEDT
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The Pass surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's The Pass sea temperature is
26.5° C
(Which is 1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Pass this week:

The surf forecast for The Pass over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 02) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 18s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Pass in the next 12 days are 4.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 09) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 07) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 2nd Mar)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Best Surf11AM (Thu 5th Mar)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Most Powerful 5AM (Mon 9th Mar)15ft (4.5m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Pass over the next 12 days.


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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the ESE by Sat afternoon).

Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sun
08
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
1
3
3
2
3
2
1
2
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
E
1.5
E
1.6
E
1.5
E
1.3
E
1.2
E
1.6
E
1.3
E
1.4
E
1.4
E
1.7
E
1.8
ENE
2.2
ENE
2.4
ENE
3
ENE
3.5
ENE
3
E
3.5
E
4
ENE
3.5
ENE
4
ENE
Period(s) (?)888999888889911101099101010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)27030933933525823537523425724533751672413091846231412831862277925042938
Wind
(km/h)
15
ESE
15
E
15
E
10
ENE
10
ENE
15
ENE
15
NE
10
E
15
E
10
ENE
15
E
15
E
15
E
25
ESE
30
ESE
30
ESE
35
ESE
35
ESE
35
E
30
E
30
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:13AM
1.76
8:32PM
1.23
8:51AM
1.75
9:10PM
1.31
9:27AM
1.69
9:47PM
1.37
9:59AM
1.59
10:22PM
1.40
10:31AM
1.46
10:58PM
1.40
11:02AM
1.31
11:35PM
1.37
11:33AM
1.17
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:39AM
0.06
2:48PM
0.06
2:23AM
0.02
3:20PM
0.03
3:04AM
0.02
3:49PM
0.03
3:44AM
0.06
4:17PM
0.05
4:22AM
0.14
4:44PM
0.09
5:02AM
0.23
5:12PM
0.15
5:43AM
0.34
5:41PM
0.22
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sun
08
Sunrise-6:37--6:37--6:37--6:39--6:39--6:39--6:41-
Sunset--7:16--7:15--7:15--7:14--7:13--7:12--7:10
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
light rain
light rain
heavy rain
mod rain
mod rain
heavy rain
light rain
mod rain
Rain (mm)
1---------12-2415861246
Temp. °C232525222425232525232425242524242423242424
Feels °C (?)232424212324232424232525242523242321222222
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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 12 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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