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The Pass Surf Forecast
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The Pass surfForecast / NSW – North Coast / Australia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Sunday 20 Apr 2025 AEST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Pass this week:
The surf forecast for The Pass over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 23) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Pass in the next 12 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 24) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 23) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Wed 23rd Apr) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Wed 23rd Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Thu 24th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Pass over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 9 |
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| Energy (?) | 496 | 234 | 164 | 108 | 52 | 43 | 41 | 41 | 157 | 255 | 1003 | 1032 | 785 | 373 | 413 | 256 | 184 | 188 | 149 | 177 | 221 | 318 | 279 | 207 | 207 | 175 | 134 | 116 | 70 | 98 | 122 | 182 | 173 | 177 | 205 | 164 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | off | on | glass | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:42AM 1.35 | 2:33PM 0.86 | 2:49AM 1.41 | 3:43PM 0.95 | 3:49AM 1.49 | 4:39PM 1.09 | 4:43AM 1.56 | 5:27PM 1.25 | 5:33AM 1.59 | 6:13PM 1.43 | 6:22AM 1.57 | 6:57PM 1.59 | 7:10AM 1.49 | 7:42PM 1.72 | 7:58AM 1.38 | 8:28PM 1.80 | 8:46AM 1.25 | 9:17PM 1.82 | 9:36AM 1.11 | 10:08PM 1.78 | 10:30AM 0.99 | 11:04PM 1.69 | 11:31AM 0.90 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:37PM 0.44 | 8:53AM 0.37 | 7:56PM 0.44 | 9:53AM 0.27 | 9:12PM 0.39 | 10:42AM 0.16 | 10:19PM 0.30 | 11:25AM 0.06 | 11:19PM 0.20 | 12:04PM -0.02 | 12:15AM 0.10 | 12:42PM -0.06 | 1:10AM 0.03 | 1:20PM -0.07 | 2:05AM 0.00 | 1:59PM -0.06 | 3:00AM 0.01 | 2:39PM -0.01 | 3:57AM 0.07 | 3:22PM 0.06 | 4:56AM 0.15 | 4:08PM 0.15 | 6:01AM 0.23 | |||||||||||||
Sun 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Fri 02 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 |
| Sunset | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | 1 | - | 5 | 6 | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 23 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | 2 | 1 | - | - | 1 | - | 2 | 3 | - | - | - | - | 2 | 9 | 7 |
| Temp. °C | 24 | 22 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 |
| Feels °C (?) | 24 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 46mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 12 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.
The Pass is 26 km (16 miles) from Ballina. If you plan a holiday in North Coast - New South Wales, look for hotels and other accommodation in Ballina. Ballina has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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