The Pass Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s break it down. The Pass is a consistent point break that’s beginner-friendly, but this 16-day stretch is a real mixed bag. Most of the time, conditions are just ordinary or poor, so you’ll need to pick your moments carefully.

The water temperature is 69°F, which is about normal for the time of year — nothing unusual there.

The most promising window kicks off this Thursday afternoon, August 27th. We’ve got a 5ft swell from the SSE, clean offshore wind, and the waves are looking good. That’s the standout of the whole period. The combined energy is moderate (355), so there’s enough push to get some fun rides. The Pass (The-Pass) is fairly exposed to swell, and the optimum direction from the ENE isn’t a perfect match, but the quality of the wind and the size make it the best on offer.

Friday morning, August 28th, is smaller at 1ft with a long 15-second period from the SE, but it’s clean. That long period will make the waves a bit more energetic and drawn out, but at a point break like The Pass, it should still link up nicely. By Friday afternoon, the swell bumps up to 5ft from the SSE, period 12 seconds, and offshore ESE wind. The combined energy jumps to 675 (strong), and the conditions are very good. That’s another solid session.

Saturday, August 29th, has rain showers, but the wind is cross-off and the swell stays around 4–5ft from the SSE. The morning is cleaner than the afternoon. The energy is moderate (383 and 482). Worth a paddle if you’re keen.

Sunday, August 30th, is a bit more marginal — 5–5ft from the SSE but with a short 8-second period and cross-off wind. The energy is still moderate (532 and 434), but the waves will be less organised.

Monday, August 31st, the morning is flat with a 1ft, 17-second swell — very long period but tiny. The afternoon picks up to 5ft but again with a short 8-second period. Not great.

Tuesday, September 1st, morning looks good with a 3ft SSE swell, 11-second period, and light wind. Clean conditions. The energy is moderate (413). That’s a decent session.

From Wednesday, September 2nd, through to the end of the forecast, it’s mostly small and poor. The swell drops to 1–2ft, winds are onshore or cross-onshore, and the energy is weak (mostly under 100). There’s a brief chance on Wednesday, September 9th, with a 3ft ENE swell and offshore ESE wind, but it’s still ordinary. Thursday and Friday, September 10th and 11th, are glassy but tiny — 2ft, short period, barely any energy.

Overall, the best bets are Thursday afternoon August 27th and Friday afternoon August 28th. After that, it’s slim pickings until early September.

Rusty

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