Fairhaven Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.47° S 144.10° E

Fairhaven Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 20 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fairhaven sea temperature is
14.3° C
0.7° 

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


Fairhaven surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 11,932 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 15s 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 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 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 0.5m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Mon 20th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 15s
Best Surf 7AM (Thu 23rd Jul)13ft (4.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 24th Jul)16ft (5.0m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for Fairhaven.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but things are about to get real interesting. For the first couple of days, we’re looking at surf that’s workable for the learner crew, but nothing to write home about. The real story kicks off with a big pulse of SW groundswell that rolls in later in the week. Just a heads up, this spot is a rare one, it doesn’t fire often, so when it does, you gotta be on it.

The water temp is sitting at 57.7°, which is pretty much what you’d expect for this time of year, no drama there.

Let’s start with the Monday morning on the 20th. It’s a bit of a tease. We’ve got a clean 3.9 ft of swell from the WSW, with a very long period of 16 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy, but it’s a bit weak, only reading 721. The wind is a cross-off from the NNW, so it’ll be clean. It’s a beginner wave, but it’s inconsistent here, so don’t expect a ton of waves. The crowd factor is a possibility, but not a deal-breaker. That afternoon the swell drops a hair to 3.6 ft, still clean.

Tuesday the 21st, the size picks up a bit. Morning brings 5.9 ft from the SW, period drops to 13 seconds, and the energy jumps to 1144, which is a solid moderate. Still clean with cross-off NW winds. You’ll have some fun little waves, but it’s still not the main event.

Now, Wednesday the 22nd gets a bit messy. The morning is clean with 4.6 ft, but the conditions are marginal. The afternoon gets a cross-shore, and the swell jumps to 5.9 ft, but it’s got a chop on it. I’d say skip it.

Then we hit Thursday the 23rd, and this is where it gets real. The swell jumps to a massive 14.8 ft in the morning, and 11.5 ft in the afternoon, both from the SW with a 14-second period. The energy reading is 11608, which is strong. But here’s the catch: it’s too big for this break. This is a beginner-friendly spot, and 14.8 ft is expert-only territory. The wind is cross-shore, so it’ll be a bit of a mess. Honestly, this looks more like a kite-surfing setup than a paddle session.

This massive swell hangs around through Friday the 24th, with 16.4 ft and 16.4 ft, and energy readings of 20318 and 17165. Again, too big, and the wind is up to 18.6 mph. It’s clean, but it’s a beast. Only for the absolute experts.

Saturday the 25th finally starts to drop. Morning has 13.1 ft, still too big, but the afternoon drops to 9.8 ft, though it’s cross-shore and choppy. Still a no-go for most.

Now, Sunday the 26th is the first real standout. The morning has 9.8 ft from the WSW, period 12 seconds, and the energy is 3765. The wind is a cross-off from the WNW, so it’s glassy clean. This is solid, excellent surf for experienced surfers. The swell is a bit big for beginners, but if you’ve got the skills, this is the best we’ve seen so far. The afternoon drops to 8.2 ft, still clean.

Monday the 27th is a solid call. Morning has 7.9 ft, clean, with a 7.5 ft afternoon. It’s a bit marginal on the tide, but the quality is there.

Tuesday the 28th is a write-off. Cross-on and onshore winds, choppy, and poor conditions. Skip it.

Then we get to the real highlight. Wednesday the 29th. The morning is pure magic. 9.8 ft from the SW, 16-second period, energy of 3894. The wind? A light offshore from the NNW at 3.1 mph. That’s glassy, clean, and perfect. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. The afternoon is also clean with 8.2 ft. This is the best day on offer.

Thursday the 30th is almost as good. Morning has 6.9 ft, clean, with a 6.2 ft afternoon. Still excellent.

Friday the 31st is another cracker. Morning has 8.2 ft with a 16-second period, offshore winds from the NNW, and the afternoon has 9.8 ft with a 15-second period, offshore from the N. Both are clean, with

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 6°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 8°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Monday
20
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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15
1.2
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1.8
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1.7
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13
1.3
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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496
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932
527
522
1034
2413
7306
5012
7698
11928
10541
8450
5547
3166
3027
2187
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Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
10
NW
15
NW
15
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15
NNW
20
NNW
20
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High Tide
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
8:40AM1.49m
7:09PM1.39m
Low Tide
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
2:08PM1.09m
2:22AM0.48m
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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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