The Pass Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what the next couple of weeks have in store for us at The Pass.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a flat spell. Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th are basically a write-off – tiny, weak energy (35–36) and messy conditions. The wait is on. Wednesday the 29th is glassy in the morning, but the swell is next to nothing at 2ft, so you’re not missing much. It’s not until the afternoon of Tuesday the 28th that we see a pulse of energy (109), but it’s still pretty ordinary.

The real action starts to build from Friday the 31st. We get a jump in energy (288) on Friday morning with a 3ft SSE swell at 13 seconds – that’s a proper groundswell, and the clean cross-off wind will have it looking tidy. But the standout window is the first weekend of August. Saturday the 1st afternoon sees a 4ft SSE swell at 10 seconds, with offshore wind and a combined energy of 437. The water temp is sitting at 69°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Sunday the 2nd afternoon is another cracker – 4ft SSE swell, long 11-second period, offshore wind, and energy cranking up to 651. That’s moderate-to-strong energy, and the wave quality will be top-notch. The Pass is a point break, so it handles that long-period swell well, giving you long, peeling lines. It’s a beginner-friendly wave, but on these days, it’ll be a magnet – expect crowds, because it’s often busy.

Now, if you’re looking for the absolute best of the bunch, hold onto your board. Monday the 3rd of August morning is glassy – dead calm, 4ft SSE swell, 11-second period, and energy at 520. That is a dream session. The next big one is Saturday the 8th of August morning: 8ft SE swell at 9 seconds, energy 828, with clean conditions. That’s getting into intermediate-to-advanced territory – over 8ft and it’s only for experts. By Sunday the 9th of August morning, it’s glassy again with a 7ft SE groundswell at 11 seconds, and energy is a massive 1019. That’s strong wave energy. If you’re experienced, that’s the pick of the whole 16 days, but it’s a long way out – so keep an eye on it, it’s promising but not locked in.

After that, things fade. Monday the 10th and Tuesday the 11th are onshore and choppy, with dropping swell. The end of the run is a quiet one.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a slow burn, but the first weekend of August and the Monday after are your real standouts. Saturday the 8th and Sunday the 9th are the best on offer – big, clean, and powerful. Don’t sleep on the glassy Monday the 3rd either.

Rusty.

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