Surf spot

The Passage

Forecast conditions and map view for The Passage in Australia, VIC, Western Victoria. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Australia, VIC, Western Victoria
Coordinates: -38.3951, 142.2400

Metric
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Wave height (m)	2.9	2.7	2.6	2.5	2.4	2.3	2.1	2	1.9	1.8	1.7	1.6	1.6	1.5	1.5	1.4	1.3	1.3	1.2	1.1	1.1	1	1	0.9	1.4	1.9	2.5	2.9	3.1	3.2	3.3	3.5	3.7	3.7	3.7	3.7	3.7	3.7	3.6	3.4	3.2	3.1	2.9	2.7	2.5	2.3	2.2	2.1	1.9	1.8	1.7	1.5	1.3	1.2	1.1	1.5
Wave direction	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	WSW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW
Wave period (s)	11.1	11	10.9	10.7	10.6	10.4	10.3	10.3	10.3	10.3	10.4	10.3	10.3	10.4	10.4	10.3	10.3	10.3	10.2	10.2	10.1	10.2	8.3	10.6	9	9.4	10.3	10.6	10.7	10.5	10.3	10.1	9.8	10.1	10.2	10.3	10.6	10.6	10.5	10.4	10.3	10.2	10	9.8	9.7	9.5	9.4	9.3	9.4	9.3	9.4	9.3	8.9	8.1	7.8	9.8
Wave energy (kJ)	2016	1764	1621	1431	1240	1116	954	849	766	710	625	576	521	491	466	416	370	337	300	268	227	216	125	172	309	665	1284	1916	2229	2315	2390	2557	2599	2733	2821	2936	3047	3010	2795	2525	2249	1929	1659	1400	1183	988	871	756	665	560	492	389	279	177	149	405
Wind speed (km/h)	9.4	8.4	8.7	11.2	10.5	12.4	11.2	12.8	14	13.3	17.4	22.1	22.1	18.2	8.5	5.9	10.8	11.8	12.4	18.3	20.6	18.2	22.1	21.5	24.3	24.9	26.7	28.8	29.3	30.1	29.2	27.5	25.9	20.9	20.5	20.2	18.4	17.3	14.4	13	12.6	9.7	9.5	10.1	10.8	7.2	5.5	5.9	9.2	12.7	16.6	19.6	16.1	11	10.3	13.6
Wind direction	NECross-off	NNECross-off	NOffshore	NOffshore	NNWOffshore	NNWOffshore	NNECross-off	NNECross-off	NNECross-off	NNECross-off	NOffshore	NOffshore	NNWOffshore	NOffshore	NNWOffshore	NWOffshore	NNWOffshore	NWCross-off	NWOffshore	WCross-off	WSWCross	WNWCross-off	WCross-off	WSWCross	WSWCross	WSWCross	WSWCross	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SCross-on	SOnshore	SOnshore	SOnshore	SOnshore	SOnshore	SOnshore	SOnshore	SOnshore	SOnshore	SOnshore	SCross-on	SOnshore	SSWCross-on	SOnshore	SSEOnshore	NOffshore	NNWOffshore	NNWOffshore	NNWOffshore	NWOffshore	NWOffshore	NWOffshore	NNWOffshore	NNWOffshore

The Passage is a surf spot in Western Victoria, Australia, known for its exposed ocean beach break and powerful Southern Ocean swell. It’s not a mellow beginner wave—conditions are often raw, changeable, and best suited to experienced surfers who are comfortable in cold water and shifting sandbanks.

What it’s like

Wave type: Mainly a beach break with moving sandbars
Swell exposure: Picks up plenty of Southern Ocean energy
Conditions: Can be punchy and hollow when banks line up, but can also be unruly and close out
Crowds: Usually less crowded than metro breaks, though quality days can attract locals

Best time

Autumn and winter often bring the most consistent swell
Offshore winds help clean up the face, while strong wind can make it messy quickly

Hazards / considerations

Cold water: Wetsuit essential for much of the year
Currents and rips: Can be strong due to exposed beach conditions
Wave power: Heavy surf at times, especially during larger swells
Changing banks: Conditions can vary a lot from one session to the next

Overall vibe

The Passage is the kind of spot that rewards patience and local knowledge. On the right swell and wind, it can light up with fun, fast, beach-break peaks; on the wrong day, it’s a windy, powerful, and challenging stretch of coast.