Surf Forecasts:
The Pass surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 12s period, SSE swell with 920 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s 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 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Pass in the next 16 days are 1.8m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 12s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Pass over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking at The Pass.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. The surf this Sunday afternoon (26th July) is actually pretty clean with a light offshore breeze, but the swell is only 4ft from the SSE with a decent 12-second period. The combined energy is moderate at 440, so it’s a fun little wave for the beginners and longboarders to get a few in. The water is sitting at 69°, which is about normal for this time of year. But after that, it goes quiet. We’ve got a real flat spell from Monday the 27th all the way through to the end of July. Nothing but tiny, near-flat conditions with messy winds. If you’re looking to paddle, you’re looking at a solid 5-day gap with no real surf to speak of.
Things start to perk up around the 1st of August. Saturday morning shows a bump in swell to 6ft from the SSE, but the wind is cross-shore and a bit messy, so it’s marginal. The energy is building though, hitting 786 (moderate). The real standout comes on Sunday the 2nd of August. The afternoon session is the best on offer in the first week. We’ve got 6ft of SSE swell, with an 11-second period, and the wind is a clean cross-offshore breeze. The combined energy jumps to 1048 (moderate to strong). This is the one to circle. The Pass will be offering up some proper, clean lines. Just be aware, crowds are often here, so expect company.
Monday the 3rd carries that quality through with similar 6ft to 6ft swells and light offshore winds, keeping the surf very good. Then the swell drops back a bit mid-week, but the real highlight is waiting for us on the 10th of August. That Monday morning is a bomb. A solid 8ft swell from the SE, with a 11-second period, and the wind is offshore. The combined energy is a massive 1973 (strong). This is excellent, powerful surf for experienced surfers only. It’s 10 days out, so keep an eye on it, but if it holds, it’ll be the best day of the whole forecast. The afternoon gets a bit bigger at 12ft, but the wind swings onshore, making it a bit more of a handful and only for the experts.
So, overall, get the Sunday the 2nd of August in your diary. That’s your clean, solid session. For the big wave hunters, the 10th of August is the one to watch, but don’t get caught out by the size.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 425 | 400 | 16 | 30 | 201 | 106 | 30 | 64 | 37 | 38 | 31 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 21 | 19 | 485 | 778 | 663 | 537 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | 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 | 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 | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 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 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 17 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 8 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | NE 7 | SSE 12 | ENE 8 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
| kJ | 425 | 400 | 319 | 255 | 201 | 106 | 68 | 64 | 37 | 38 | 31 | 23 | 12 | 14 | 1064 | 19 | 485 | 778 | 663 | 537 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | E 5 | E 6 | S 8 | SSE 7 | S 7 | S 7 | NNE 8 | NE 7 | E 6 | ENE 8 | E 13 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 11 | 10 | 16 | 30 | 30 | 8 | 30 | 44 | 18 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 18 | 6 | 21 | 3 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 13 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 14 | E 13 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | E 11 | ESE 11 | SE 7 | E 12 | E 13 | E 17 | NNE 8 | E 13 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SE 15 |
| kJ | 4 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 27 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 8 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 3 | ESE 4 | — | WSW 2 | — | NW 2 | WSW 2 | — | — | S 7 | S 8 | S 10 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 7 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 5 | 3 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 270 | 292 | 627 | 1740 | 1124 | 245 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 53 | 1 | 1 | 27 | 15 | 2 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 0 |
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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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