Surf Forecasts:
The Pass surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, SSE swell with 727 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 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 8ft (2.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 8ft (2.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Pass over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what The Pass has in store for us over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, we've got a bit of a slow start. The first few days are pretty ordinary. Thursday the 3rd is a write-off with messy, choppy conditions and a weak, short-period swell. Friday and the weekend are nothing to get excited about either – small, clean windows pop up, but the waves are tiny and lack any real push. The combined energy is low, bouncing around 30 to 100 (weak), so it's a real flat spell. You'd be better off waxing the longboard and waiting.
We finally get a bit of life on Tuesday the 8th. The afternoon sees a jump in swell to 8ft from the SSE, with a moderate offshore wind cleaning things up. The energy jumps right up to 712 (moderate), and while the period is a short 8 seconds, the offshore wind should make it look better than it sounds. This is for the more experienced crew, as 8ft is getting into the expert zone.
The standout window, and the one to circle on the calendar, is Wednesday the 9th through to Sunday the 13th. Wednesday morning looks absolutely magic – glassy conditions, 4ft from the SSE with a 9-second period, and energy up at 294 (moderate). That's clean, fun surf on the point. The quality holds through the middle of the week. Thursday the 10th gets a bit windy and the swell gets a bit too big and messy, but Friday the 11th and Saturday the 12th are the real gems. Friday afternoon serves up 5ft from the SSE, a solid 11-second period (groundswell), and a clean offshore wind. The energy is pumping at 1106 (strong). This is a proper point-break swell – long lines, clean faces, and the longer period means the sets will be well-spaced, making it easier to get out the back. Saturday morning is similar, with 5ft and a light offshore wind. Sunday the 13th morning is also glassy and clean, though the swell is dropping. The Pass is a consistent point break, and it's often crowded, so expect plenty of company for these clean, fun days.
After that, the swell fades out again. Monday the 14th and Tuesday the 15th are back to small, weak, and choppy. There's a tiny bump on the 15th with a 4ft ENE swell and a gentle offshore, but it's nothing special. The 16th and 17th are windy and small, and the last few days of the outlook are flat and messy.
So, the best of the lot is the run from Wednesday the 9th through to Sunday the 13th, with the absolute pick being Friday afternoon the 11th and Saturday morning the 12th. That's your window. Snag it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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) | N 6 | NNE 6 | N 6 | NNE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 13 | E 9 | NNE 5 | N 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | E 9 | NE 8 | E 10 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 72 | 67 | 96 | 50 | 34 | 90 | 27 | 50 | 129 | 64 | 45 | 25 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 686 | 631 | 202 | 307 | 321 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 6:22AM1.15m | 6:44PM1.77m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 12:11PM0.06m | 1:19AM0.03m | ||||||||
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 | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — |
 | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 9 |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 26 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 24 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 5 | S 10 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | SSE 6 | S 7 | S 10 | S 9 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | S 9 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | NE 8 | E 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 39 | 53 | 72 | 50 | 33 | 38 | 127 | 38 | 86 | 64 | 45 | 150 | 377 | 164 | 113 | 11 | 16 | 631 | 202 | 307 | 14 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | ENE 9 | S 10 | S 10 | NNE 6 | SSE 13 | NNE 5 | E 10 | E 10 | S 9 | S 9 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | E 9 | NE 4 | E 10 | NE 8 | ENE 9 | S 9 | S 8 | NE 6 |
| kJ | 57 | 29 | 53 | 52 | 25 | 90 | 11 | 28 | 18 | 28 | 16 | 25 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 10 | 16 | 106 | 49 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | NE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SSE 10 | NNE 5 | E 9 | SSE 13 | S 8 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 5 | NE 9 | NE 8 | — | — | — | SE 11 | ENE 9 | E 16 |
| kJ | 45 | 4 | 28 | 29 | 34 | 15 | 27 | 31 | 11 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 12 | 18 | — | — | — | 92 | 25 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | NNE 6 | N 6 | SSE 3 | — | — | — | NNE 5 | N 6 | — | SE 3 | ESE 5 | — | NE 5 | — | S 8 | SSE 8 | — | — | — | SSE 8 |
| kJ | 72 | 67 | 96 | 3 | — | — | — | 50 | 129 | — | 6 | 31 | — | 47 | — | 902 | 686 | — | — | — | 321 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 6 | 27 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 215 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 257 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
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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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