
Surf Forecasts:
The Pass surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, SSE swell with 916 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s 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 Sunday (Jul 26) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s 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 16 days are 2.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) 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 2.5m 12s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Pass over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk about what’s cookin’ at The Pass. This is the only spot we’ve got, and it’s gonna be a slow start before a proper pulse of swell shows up.
Right now, through the end of July and into the first few days of August, it’s mostly small stuff. Sunday morning, July 26, is flat with a tiny 1ft swell from the ENE and a cross wind – not worth paddling out for. The afternoon bumps up to 4ft from the SSE with offshore wind, but the energy is moderate (440) and the score is low. Monday and Tuesday are even smaller, with heights under 3ft and mostly cross-shore winds. The water temperature is 69°, which is about normal for this time of year.
But here’s where it gets interesting. August 1st (Saturday) kicks off a proper run of swell. The morning shows 7ft from the SSE, with a period of 10 seconds and combined energy jumping to 845 (moderate-strong). The wind is cross-offshore, so it’ll be clean. This is a big step up – 7ft is pushing into expert territory, so beginners should sit this one out. The afternoon gets even bigger at 7ft, with energy spiking to 1681 (strong to very strong). The Pass is a point break, which is perfect for this kind of long-period groundswell, as it’ll wrap in nicely. The period is 10 seconds, which is decent, not super long, but enough to give shape. The wind stays cross-offshore, so conditions should be good.
August 2nd (Sunday) holds solid with 6ft to 6ft from the SSE, period up to 11 seconds, and energy in the 700-800 range. The wind swings cross-shore in the morning and cross-offshore in the afternoon, so the afternoon session looks cleaner. This is still a good size for experienced surfers.
August 3rd (Monday) is the standout. The morning has 6ft from the SE, period 11 seconds, but the wind is cross-shore, creating a bit of chop. The afternoon, though, is the one to circle. Same swell: 6ft from the SE, 11-second period, energy 690 (moderate), but the wind drops to just 3 mph from the south, giving you a cross-offshore breeze and clean conditions. The score is 3/10? Nah, I’m telling you, this is the best on offer. The swell direction from the SE is spot-on for The Pass, and with that light wind, it’ll be glassy and lined up. The drop from 7ft to 6ft actually makes it more accessible for strong intermediates too.
After that, August 4th (Tuesday) morning is glassy with 5ft from the SE, but the energy drops to 453. It’s still fun, but not as punchy. The rest of the window fades fast – by August 5th, it’s back to under 3ft, and from August 6th through 10th, it’s mostly flat with tiny waves and poor conditions. There’s a late spike on August 10th afternoon with 7ft from the SSE again, but it’s a long way out and the wind is cross-shore, so it’s a watch-and-see.
Crowds at The Pass are often busy, so expect company, especially on the better days. The consistency is good for this break, so it’s not a total write-off.
To sum it up: the best surf is on Monday, August 3rd afternoon. That’s your window. Clean, 6ft SE swell, light offshore wind, and the point will be working. The big Saturday and Sunday before that are for experts only. The rest of the time? Small, weak, and not worth chasing.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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) | ENE 7 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
10 | 425 | 400 | 16 | 30 | 30 | 106 | 92 | 36 | 24 | 18 | 18 | 11 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 356 | 826 | 916 | 757 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | on | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:21PM1.47m | 6:28AM0.93m | 7:00PM1.55m | 7:09AM0.98m | 7:36PM1.62m | 7:45AM1.03m | 8:09PM1.67m | 8:20AM1.08m | 8:41PM1.69m | 8:55AM1.12m | 9:12PM1.69m | 9:32AM1.15m | 9:44PM1.65m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:24AM0.29m | 1:06AM0.35m | 12:10PM0.23m | 1:41AM0.28m | 12:51PM0.17m | 2:14AM0.21m | 1:29PM0.12m | 2:45AM0.17m | 2:05PM0.10m | 3:16AM0.13m | 2:40PM0.11m | 3:47AM0.10m | 3:17PM0.14m | ||||||||
6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
— | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 2 | 1 |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 21 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 15 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 |
338 | 425 | 400 | 326 | 265 | 142 | 106 | 92 | 36 | 24 | 18 | 18 | 11 | 6 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 356 | 826 | 720 | 757 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | E 5 | S 8 | SSE 7 | S 7 | S 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | E 6 | ESE 6 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | ENE 7 | SE 15 |
10 | 11 | 10 | 16 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 9 | 43 | 18 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 16 | 10 | 35 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 14 | E 13 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | E 11 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | E 12 | E 7 | E 14 | — | E 13 | ENE 6 | NE 8 | SE 15 | ENE 7 |
5 | 4 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | — | 3 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 9 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 3 | — | — | SW 3 | — | ESE 5 | SSW 3 | — | NNW 2 | NNW 3 | NNE 3 | WSW 3 | S 6 | S 7 | S 10 | SSE 13 | SSE 11 | S 7 | — | SSE 10 | — |
3 | — | — | 2 | — | 48 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 209 | 198 | 608 | 1211 | 927 | 427 | — | 916 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 197 | 224 | 2 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 13 |
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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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