
Surf Forecasts:
The Pass surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 11s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period, SSE swell with 1,344 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 11s 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 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 10s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Pass over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for The Pass over the next couple of weeks.
First up, the water’s sittin’ at a warm 70°, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year – no surprises there.
The first few days are a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got some decent size rolling in, but the wind is a bit of a pain. Thursday morning (July 9) sees waves around 8 ft from the SSE, but it’s a cross-off breeze, so it’s not gonna be perfect. The combined energy is strong though, sittin’ at 1344. That’s a lot of water moving around. It’s a bit of a messy one, maybe more for the experienced crew. Friday afternoon (July 10) cleans up a little, with 7 ft from the SSE and a 11-second period, which gives it some push. The wind drops to a gentle breeze, and it’s looking cleaner. Still, the energy is up there (1018), so it’s got some grunt.
Saturday (July 11) drops off quick. The swell fades to 5 ft in the morning and then 4 ft in the afternoon, with a longer period (12 seconds) from the ESE. That longer period means better shaped waves, but it’s a cross-shore wind, so it’s a bit bumpy. The energy drops to 587–600, so it’s on the way out.
Then we hit the doldrums. From Sunday (July 12) all the way through to Wednesday (July 15), it’s flat, tiny, or just plain messy. Swell heights are under 3 ft, energy is down in the double digits, and the comments say it’s poor. A real lull. We’re talking about a solid 5–6 day gap with no real surf on offer.
Now, hold onto your board, because Friday, July 17, is a big one. A proper pulse arrives. We’re looking at a massive 16 ft swell from the SSE, with a long 12-second period and a combined energy of 6060 – that’s some serious power. The wind is a strong offshore from the SSE, so it’ll be clean, but trust me, that’s expert territory. 16 ft is not for the faint of heart. Saturday morning (July 18) is still pumping at 13 ft from the SSE, with energy at 7237, but the wind swings cross-off, making it tricky. This whole weekend (July 17–18) is the standout for big wave chargers. It’s a long-range call, so it’s promising but not locked in just yet.
After that, things settle down. Sunday (July 19) is still solid with 8 ft, and Monday afternoon (July 20) picks up a clean 4 ft from the SSE with a gentle breeze. That’s a nice little window for the average surfer after the chaos.
So, the best on offer? If you’re a seasoned pro, the Friday July 17 morning session is the one to circle – massive, clean, and powerful. For the rest of us, keep an eye on Monday July 20 afternoon. The crowds are gonna be likely at The Pass, it’s a consistent spot, but when it’s good, it’s worth sharing the lineup.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 11 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 13 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | S 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1344 | 1060 | 970 | 908 | 1018 | 799 | 411 | 341 | 366 | 243 | 145 | 68 | 39 | 19 | 34 | 19 | 9 | 18 | 9 | 7 | 0 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | off | cross | cross | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:21PM1.33m | 3:16AM1.08m | 4:26PM1.47m | 4:32AM1.02m | 5:27PM1.63m | 5:42AM1.01m | 6:24PM1.77m | 6:43AM1.03m | 7:18PM1.89m | 7:38AM1.06m | 8:08PM1.96m | 8:28AM1.10m | 8:55PM1.96m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:41PM0.45m | 9:34AM0.18m | 11:05PM0.36m | 10:34AM0.15m | 00:15AM0.24m | 11:33AM0.09m | 1:15AM0.13m | 12:28PM0.03m | 2:07AM0.05m | 1:20PM-0.03m | 2:54AM0.01m | 2:10PM-0.05m | 3:39AM-0.00m | ||||||||
6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | |
— | 5:01 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | |
mm | 1 | 3 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 49 |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 21 | 21 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 14 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 19 | 12 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | S 23 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | ESE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 10 | S 8 | S 8 | ESE 10 | E 10 | — |
1344 | 11 | 970 | 908 | 1018 | 799 | 411 | 246 | 366 | 243 | 145 | 68 | 29 | 32 | 44 | 69 | 35 | 31 | 9 | 7 | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 24 | — | SSE 14 | SE 15 | S 20 | ESE 15 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 8 | ESE 10 | SE 9 | S 6 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | S 19 | S 17 | — |
11 | — | 131 | 77 | 7 | 21 | 189 | 341 | 84 | 39 | 36 | 22 | 39 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 9 | 18 | 7 | 6 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 21 | S 21 | — | S 21 | S 19 | S 17 | S 16 | — | E 11 | SSE 8 | ESE 10 | SE 9 | SSE 13 | SE 8 | SE 7 | N 10 | N 10 | NE 10 | — |
— | — | 9 | 8 | — | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | — | 2 | 13 | 20 | 19 | 34 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | WSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 8 | S 4 | S 9 |
899 | 1060 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 3 | 3 | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 77 | 22 | 1597 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 1 | 174 | 1 | 6 | 215 | 6 | 13 | 181 | 2 |
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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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