The Pass Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.64° S 153.63° E

The Pass Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 02 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Pass sea temperature is
20.5°C
0.4° 

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 2 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, SSE swell with 244 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period with NNE 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 Friday (Sep 04) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s 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 1.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Fri 4th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Best Surf 1AM (Wed 9th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Most Powerful 1AM (Wed 9th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Right, pass us a cup of tea, and I'll fill you in on what's shaping up at The Pass over the next couple of weeks.

It's a bit of a quiet start, then a late burst of real energy. We're looking at a long stretch of days where it's just not worth paddling out, with the first real suggestion of a wave not showing up until Friday the 4th. Even then, it's fairly ordinary until we get a proper window of opportunity.

The Short Version: The Long Wait

The first few days are a write-off. The surf is tiny, the wind is messy, and the energy is weak. We see combined swell energy as low as 89. It's a classic case of window shopping at low tide – nothing to get excited about. You get a sniff of something on Friday morning the 4th, with a clean 2ft wave from the NNE, but it's small and the wind, though cross-off, is light. The combined energy only reaches 112, so it's surfable but not memorable.

This pattern of small, ordinary waves continues right through until the middle of the following week. The wind does go offshore on Sunday the 6th afternoon, with a clean 3ft wave from the NNE, but the size is still modest. Even the glassy conditions on the morning of the 7th can't hide the fact that the swell is only 2ft. It's a frustrating run of days.

The Runner-Up: A Glimmer of Hope

Then, on the morning of the 11th of September, things start to change. The wind is a clean cross-off, and we see a 4ft swell from the SSE. The real story is the combined energy – it jumps to 1,340, which is a serious amount of juice. The period is a very long 16 seconds, which is a proper groundswell. This is a solid, clean wave, but it's not the standout. The real pay-off is that afternoon.

The Standout: Friday Afternoon, 11th September

This is the one. The Friday afternoon session at The Pass is going to be the highlight of the whole forecast. The wind turns offshore, blowing clean at 15 mph. The swell is a solid 7ft from the SSE, and the combined energy is a massive 1,952. The period is a very long 15 seconds. This is a powerful, deep ocean groundswell delivering clean, well-shaped lines. The water is a normal 69°F for this time of year, nothing unusual there. Now, this is a serious size – over 8ft – so this is expert territory only. It's not one for the beginners, but for the crew who know what they're doing, this is a proper session. The Pass is a long-running point, and a long-period SSE swell like this will wrap in beautifully, giving clean, long rides. Just be aware that with crowds described as "often", you'll have company, but for a wave this good, it's worth it.

Into the Next Week

The weekend after the big swell sees the energy drop but still offers clean, surfable waves. Saturday the 12th has a 5ft swell from the SSE in the morning, with a light offshore wind and combined energy of 572. It's a good follow-up day. The following week looks like it goes back to the same small, messy conditions we saw at the start of the forecast. The combined energy drops back into the double digits and low hundreds, and the wind is mostly cross-on. It's a classic case of wait and see.

So, set your alarm for the afternoon of the 11th. That's the session to chase.

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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
11:15PM1.16m
12:11PM1.38m
00:16AM1.01m
1:25PM1.38m
1:39AM0.89m
2:48PM1.42m
3:16AM0.87m
4:05PM1.52m
4:35AM0.93m
5:07PM1.63m
5:34AM1.03m
5:59PM1.72m
Low Tide
5:26PM0.34m
5:27AM0.20m
6:40PM0.42m
6:22AM0.27m
8:17PM0.45m
7:35AM0.32m
9:55PM0.40m
9:00AM0.30m
11:06PM0.29m
10:17AM0.23m
11:59PM0.18m
11:18AM0.14m
00:41AM0.09m
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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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