Surf Forecasts:
The Pass surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period, SSE swell with 875 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. 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 1.6m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 10s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Pass over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's take a look at The Pass. This is a classic point break, consistent, and good for beginners under the right conditions, but it can get crowded, and you can count on seeing a crowd out there.
The water is sitting at 69°, which is about average for the time of year, so nothing to worry about.
We’ve got a slow start. The first few days, from Tuesday the 28th through Thursday the 31st, are pretty flat with small, weak waves. The strongest session is Friday afternoon with moderate energy, but the surf is still poor. You’ll be scratching for a ride.
The first real glimmer is on Saturday, August 1st. The morning is a bit messy with a 5ft swell from the SSE and a cross-shore wind, but the afternoon cleans up. Still, it’s not until Sunday, August 2nd, that things start to get good. That morning we see a 3ft SSE swell with a very long period of 16 seconds. That’s a groundswell, and it brings a lot of energy. The wind is light and cross-offshore, so the shape will be there. The Pass is a point, so those long-period waves will wrap in beautifully and give you long, peeling lines. This is a standout.
The best of the run, and the true highlight, is Monday, August 12th, and Tuesday, August 13th. On Tuesday morning, the swell is a solid 6ft from the East, with a period of 11 seconds. The wind is glassy, dead calm. The energy is strong. This is prime, clean, powerful surf for The Pass. It’s a bit big for beginners, but it’s a blast for everyone else. The following morning, Wednesday the 14th, is also glassy with a similar 6ft swell. This whole stretch from Sunday, August 11th, through Wednesday, August 14th, is a sustained run of very good conditions.
There is a big spike on Saturday, August 9th, with an 8ft swell from the ESE, but the wind is cross-shore, making it a bit messy. That’s one for the experts. And on Thursday, August 8th, we see an 8ft swell but with a fresh cross-offshore breeze, so it’s cleaner but still a solid size.
So, the takeaway: It’s a slow start, but from the 2nd of August onwards, we’ve got a cracking run of clean, groundswell-lined waves. The standout is the glassy, 6ft conditions on Tuesday, August 13th. That’s the one to circle on the calendar.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | |||||||||||||||
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) | ESE 12 | SSE 8 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 11 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | E 7 | ENE 7 | SSE 15 | SSE 13 | ENE 7 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 16 | SE 14 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 27 | 92 | 11 | 18 | 9 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 35 | 130 | 186 | 9 | 533 | 522 | 341 | 471 | 529 | 771 | 394 | 456 | 286 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | on | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 10:10AM1.18m | 10:17PM1.57m | 10:52AM1.21m | 10:54PM1.46m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 4:18AM0.09m | 3:56PM0.20m | 4:51AM0.10m | 4:39PM0.27m | ||||||||
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 | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — |
 | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 16 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 15 |
Feels °C | 16 | 16 | 14 | 20 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | SSE 8 | S 8 | ENE 6 | S 7 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | E 7 | S 11 | ENE 7 | SSE 13 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 |
| kJ | 127 | 92 | 44 | 18 | 8 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 256 | 43 | 186 | 338 | 533 | 522 | 341 | 265 | 253 | 771 | 394 | 456 | 286 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 4 | ENE 4 | E 6 | S 7 | SSE 7 | S 7 | E 7 | NE 7 | S 7 | SSE 15 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | NE 7 | E 5 | SE 16 | SE 14 | ENE 7 | SE 13 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | 3 | 6 | 11 | 28 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 19 | 103 | 130 | 30 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 37 | 471 | 529 | 26 | 212 | 27 | 18 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | NNE 3 | ESE 11 | E 11 | SE 7 | E 13 | E 13 | ENE 7 | E 13 | E 13 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | E 18 | ENE 8 | E 5 | ENE 7 | SE 15 | ENE 7 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 |
| kJ | 27 | 13 | 1 | 12 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 35 | 13 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 21 | 36 | 54 | 25 | 17 | 30 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 3 | — | NW 2 | — | ENE 6 | SW 2 | S 6 | S 7 | — | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | — | 1 | — | 25 | 2 | 114 | 238 | — | 279 | 257 | 65 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 6 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 257 | 224 | 13 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
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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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