
Surf Forecasts:
Fairhaven surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 12s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 15s period, SW swell with 10,587 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 12s. 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 5.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 16ft (5.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fairhaven over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's get straight into the local outlook for Fairhaven. We've got a window of opportunity, but it's not all smooth sailing. We start with some solid, clean conditions, then we get absolutely hammered by a massive swell that's far too big for this spot before it settles back into some really nice, clean waves towards the end of the run.
The first few days of the outlook, starting Monday the 20th of July, are looking pretty sweet. We’ve got a 4ft groundswell from the WSW, with a long 16-second period, which is packing a punch of moderate energy (721). The wind is a clean cross-offshore breeze, so the surf is set to be smooth and lined up. This is a nice, mellow start for the beginner-friendly break, though it does break inconsistently, so you’ll be picking off the sets. The water temp is about where you’d expect for this time of year.
The swell builds through Tuesday the 21st, hitting 6ft from the WSW, and the period is still a solid 13 seconds. The energy jumps up to (1077), and with that same clean cross-off wind, the surf is going to be really good. It’s still in the fun-size range, but it’s starting to have some push.
Then we hit a dry spell in the middle of the week. The surf gets a bit messy, and there’s a 5-day stretch from Wednesday the 22nd of July right through to the 26th where the swell is just too big. It’s not that the waves are bad, it’s that this break is a beginner spot and the swell is going to be over 8ft. We’re talking 13ft to 16ft groundswells from the SW with massive energy readings (12,951 to 17,490). That's expert-only territory, and even then, it's gonna be a washing machine out there with cross-shore winds. For a beginner break, this is a no-go zone. It’s the kind of setup that might be better for the kite surfers than paddle surfers.
The good news is that it cleans up again. From Sunday the 27th of July, we start to see the light. The swell drops back to a manageable 5ft from the WSW, the period is a long 13 seconds, and the wind turns glassy, offshore, and light. We’re talking clean conditions with a light breeze, and the surf is going to be very good again.
The real standout, though, is the run from the 28th of July. The morning of the 28th sees a 6ft groundswell from the WSW with a very long 16-second period. The energy is strong (1721), and more importantly, the wind is a clean offshore breeze. This is the best window of the whole forecast. The waves will have power and shape, and the offshore wind will hold them up perfectly. It’s an excellent session for experienced surfers, and the crowds are often around, so get in early.
The quality continues right through the first couple of days of August. The morning of the 1st of August has a 6ft SSW swell with a clean cross-off breeze, and the afternoon of the 2nd of August is a glassy 5ft groundswell from the SW with a 16-second period. The energy is moderate, but the wind is perfect, making for some really clean, fun waves. The last day of the forecast, the 4th of August, looks like a clean, offshore setup with a 6ft SW groundswell and a 15-second period. It’s a promising finish, but as always with long-range forecasts, it’s less certain.
So, the call is: the absolute best on offer is the morning of the 28th of July. That’s your window. After that, the 1st and 2nd of August are also top-tier, clean days. The rest of the run is a mix of too-big and mellow-but-good. Get on it when you can.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri afternoon, min 6°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 18 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 10 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
246 | 683 | 314 | 576 | 1077 | 932 | 527 | 367 | 665 | 4565 | 8119 | 5602 | 9498 | 10351 | 6168 | 6165 | 5774 | 3684 | 1830 | |
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-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:30AM1.78m | 3:44PM1.96m | 4:20AM1.76m | 4:19PM1.88m | 5:07AM1.72m | 4:51PM1.79m | 5:54AM1.66m | 5:22PM1.68m | 6:43AM1.59m | 5:54PM1.58m | 7:36AM1.53m | 6:27PM1.48m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:30AM0.35m | 10:07PM0.24m | 10:13AM0.48m | 10:47PM0.22m | 10:55AM0.63m | 11:25PM0.25m | 11:35AM0.76m | 00:02AM0.30m | 12:17PM0.89m | 00:42AM0.37m | 1:05PM1.00m | 1:28AM0.43m | |||||||
— | 7:35 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 |
Feels °C | 9 | 8 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
167 | 683 | 314 | 576 | 1077 | 932 | 527 | 367 | 411 | 2879 | 4816 | 4616 | 5894 | 7092 | 6168 | 6165 | 4144 | 3105 | 1830 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SSW 10 | WSW 12 | E 11 | — | E 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 8 | E 10 | — | S 14 | — | — | S 16 | — | — | — | — | — |
246 | 33 | 107 | 2 | — | 2 | 119 | 100 | 2 | — | 16 | — | — | 47 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | S 16 | SSW 10 | E 11 | — | — | E 11 | E 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
85 | 5 | 19 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NNW 3 | — | — | NW 3 | NW 3 | SW 10 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | NW 4 | — | SW 13 | SW 13 | — |
— | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | 4 | 665 | 4565 | 8119 | 5602 | 9498 | 10351 | 3 | — | 5774 | 3684 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 26 | 9 | 9 | 539 | 26 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
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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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