The Pass Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.64° S 153.63° E

The Pass Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 12 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Pass sea temperature is
20.5° C
0.2° 

The Pass surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


The Pass surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, ESE swell with 698 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 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (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 (2.4m) 8s
Most Powerful10PM (Mon 17th Aug)8ft (2.4m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Pass over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, grab a coffee and have a listen. For the next couple of weeks, The Pass is the only game in town, and this outlook is all about waiting for the good stuff to arrive. The first few days are a write-off, but the second half of August is shaping up to be a blinder for this spot.

Right now, from Wednesday the 12th through to Saturday the 16th, it's pretty grim. The swell is tiny, under 3ft, and the energy is weak. The wind is all over the shop, so conditions are poor. You’d be better off doing something else. There's a brief glimmer on Sunday afternoon with a sudden jump to 5ft, but it's a short-period swell (6 seconds) and the wind is messy, so it's only marginal at best.

The real action kicks off on Monday the 17th. The southeast swell starts to build, and by the afternoon we're looking at a solid 7ft with offshore winds. The energy is moderate. This is where it gets interesting. Tuesday the 18th sees the swell climb to 7ft, and the offshore winds hold, making for a clean, powerful wave. The energy is up.

Now, the standout period. Wednesday the 19th through to Saturday the 22nd is the absolute peak. The swell is consistently between 7ft and 8ft, with a longer period of 10 to 11 seconds by the end of the week. The combined energy is strong to very strong. The wind is light and variable, often glassy or offshore. This is top-tier surf for The Pass, coming from the east which is its optimum direction. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. Just be aware that The Pass can get crowded, so get out there early. The 8ft days will be pushing it for beginners, but for everyone else, it's a go.

After that blast, conditions drop off quickly. Sunday the 23rd and Monday the 24th are a no-go with strong onshore winds ruining the shape. Tuesday the 25th afternoon offers a small window of improvement with a 6ft swell and clean cross-off winds, but it's a brief reprieve. The final days of the forecast, from the 26th onward, are back to small, weak surf with poor wind, so you'll be wrapping up the good run around the 22nd.

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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 49mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Sat afternoon, light winds from the S by Sun night).

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
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
11:00AM1.32m
10:58PM1.28m
11:48AM1.28m
11:35PM1.11m
Low Tide
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
4:44AM0.11m
4:57PM0.32m
5:17AM0.18m
5:49PM0.45m
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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.

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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