Fairhaven Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.47° S 144.10° E

Fairhaven Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 06 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fairhaven sea temperature is
13.8°C
0.8° 

Fairhaven surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Fairhaven surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 19s period, SW swell with 13,732 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 18s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fairhaven this week:

The surf forecast for Fairhaven over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.8m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fairhaven in the next 16 days are 4.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 13) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Tue 8th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 18s
Best Surf 1AM (Thu 10th Sep)15ft (4.5m) 17s
Most Powerful 1PM (Wed 9th Sep)15ft (4.5m) 19s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fairhaven over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for Fairhaven over the next couple of weeks.

Straight up, this is a tricky one. Fairhaven is a spot that rarely breaks, so when it does, you need to be on it. For the next week, there's a massive pulse of SW groundswell that's going to be too big and too wild for this place. We're looking at combined wave energy readings of 4085 up to a monstrous 12772 – that's strong to very strong energy – and waves over 8 ft. That's expert territory, and with cross-onshore winds, it's going to be a messy, dangerous washout. Honestly, this looks more like a kiteboarding show than a paddle session for the first few days.

The first real window where things might come together is Tuesday, September 8th. The morning is still a bit iffy with a cross-shore breeze, but by the afternoon, it turns glassy. You've got a 8 ft SW groundswell with a very long 17-second period. That's a lot of water moving, and the combined energy is pumping at 3349. This is a classic case of a long-period swell that will be better on a point or reef than a beach break, but if the conditions are as clean as glassy suggests, it could be a real standout for the few who know where to go. It's for experienced surfers only at this size.

Then we hit a few days of nothing but howling wind and massive swell that's just too much for Fairhaven. The swell stays well over 10 ft, and the wind is a constant cross-onshore mess.

But hold on. Look at Saturday, September 12th. Both morning and afternoon show clean, offshore winds (NNE and N). The swell has dropped to a more manageable 7 ft to 8 ft, still from the SW, with a long period of 14-15 seconds. The combined energy is still moderate to strong (1983-2672). This is the best bet of the entire run. For a spot that rarely breaks, having offshore winds and a solid SW groundswell is a gift. Crowds are often here, so expect company, but this is the session to aim for. The water temp is 57°, about average for this time of year.

Sunday, September 13th holds some promise too, with offshore winds and dropping swell from 5 ft to 5 ft. It'll be cleaner and smaller, but the energy is dropping off (927-1237). Still a solid option if Saturday's too big.

The following week gets a bit messy again with more big swell and onshore winds, but look at Monday, September 21st. The afternoon is glassy, with a 10 ft SW swell and a 14-second period. The combined energy is a whopping 5445, and the wind is perfect. That's a very long-range call, so treat it as a promising but uncertain prospect, but if it comes together, it would be another absolute gem.

So, in short: Fairhaven is a fickle break. Most of this forecast is a write-off due to size and wind, but Tuesday afternoon, September 8th and especially Saturday, September 12th are the standouts. The 12th looks like the one to circle on the calendar. The 21st is a long-shot dream.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 7°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the SW by Tue night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 7°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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Monday
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Tuesday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
2.5
SW
14
1.6
SW
13
1.1
SW
12
2.2
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8
1.8
SW
11
1.5
SW
18
2.4
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17
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16
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18
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2.5
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15
2.2
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14
1.9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2267
919
392
663
757
1342
3287
4959
6953
12548
12969
8856
6509
3990
2724
2840
4084
2668
1983
1463
Wind (km/h)
5
SW
10
WSW
25
SSW
20
SSW
10
SSW
5
WSW
5
SSE
30
SW
30
SSW
25
SW
15
WSW
10
WSW
20
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10
WNW
15
SSW
15
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N
10
NNE
5
N
15
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Wind State
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High Tide
4:56PM1.71m
6:34AM1.70m
5:44PM1.62m
7:44AM1.61m
6:49PM1.51m
9:07AM1.56m
8:25PM1.44m
10:26AM1.59m
10:13PM1.47m
11:27AM1.65m
11:36PM1.60m
12:15PM1.71m
00:38AM1.74m
Low Tide
11:41PM0.14m
12:13PM0.91m
00:39AM0.25m
1:23PM0.98m
1:53AM0.37m
2:59PM0.98m
3:21AM0.45m
4:31PM0.86m
4:46AM0.47m
5:37PM0.67m
5:54AM0.45m
6:27PM0.48m
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Temp °C
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Information about the Fairhaven Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Fairhaven provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Fairhaven can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Fairhaven 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 (Fairhaven) 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 Fairhaven 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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