
Surf Forecasts:
Fairhaven surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 23ft (7.0m), 15s period, WSW swell with 22,367 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s 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 13) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 16s period. 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 7.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 23ft (7.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fairhaven over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
The only break on the radar for the next sixteen days is Fairhaven, and the first half of the run is a classic case of “too much of a good thing.” We’re staring down the barrel of a massive, long-period SW groundswell that’s just going to be way too much for this spot. The water temp is sitting at 58°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year.
The first surf we can even talk about is Monday the 13th, but honestly, don’t even bother. You’re looking at a 13 ft SW swell on Monday morning with a 16-second period, and it just gets bigger from there. The combined energy reading is a massive 7,961, and it jumps to 30,985 by the afternoon. That’s a lot of power, but it’s way over the head for a beginner-friendly spot like Fairhaven, and it’s too big for most of us. The wind is a cross-off, which is clean, but the swell is just too heavy.
Tuesday the 14th is more of the same – 18 ft of WSW groundswell with a 15-second period. The energy is sitting at 21,159. The wind is still cross-off in the morning, which keeps it clean, but the size is still a problem. The afternoon gets a little messy with a cross-chop.
Wednesday the 15th sees a drop in size to 12 ft in the morning, but the swell period is still 14 seconds. The energy is down to 8,636, which is a big step down, but still solid. The morning is clean with a light cross-off. By the afternoon, the swell drops to 10 ft, but the quality goes flat and the wind swings cross, killing the ride.
Thursday the 16th is a write-off. The swell is down to 8 ft, but the wind is onshore or cross, and the energy is weak at 2,828. The wave quality is just marginal.
Now, hold onto your board. Friday the 17th is the standout. The swell has dropped to a manageable 8 ft, and the period is a very long 16 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell. The real magic is the wind. Friday morning, we get a clean NNW offshore breeze, and by the afternoon, it goes glassy with a NNE wind. The energy is 3,624, which is solid. This is an excellent condition for experienced surfers. The long period means the sets will be powerful and clean, but it’s only for the crew who know what they’re doing. The offshore wind will keep the faces clean, so if you’re an expert, this is your window.
Saturday the 18th is a good follow-up. The swell drops to 6 ft in the morning, still with a 14-second period, and the wind is a light cross-off. The energy is 1,108. It’s cleaner, smaller, and more manageable. The afternoon is even smaller at 5 ft, but still clean. This is a good session for the intermediate crowd.
From Sunday the 19th through to Wednesday the 23rd, the swell drops off significantly. You’re looking at waist to chest-high waves (3 ft to 6 ft) with periods between 12 and 16 seconds. The energy is low, ranging from 416 to 975. The wind is mostly cross-off or offshore, and conditions look clean. Not epic, but good for a fun paddle. The 21st has a glassy afternoon that’s worth a look.
Then we get a bit of a pulse starting Thursday the 24th. The swell bumps up to 7 ft with a 19-second period on Friday morning. That’s a very long period, and the energy jumps to 3,136. The wind is a moderate cross-off, so it’ll be clean. This is another one for the experts, as the long period will make the waves suck hard and fast off the bottom.
Saturday the 25th keeps the size at 8 ft with a 16-second period, and the wind is a fresh offshore breeze from the north. The energy is 3,231. This is a solid, clean setup for experienced surfers, but the wind is blowing 22 mph in the afternoon, which is a strong blow.
The final week is a bit of a mixed bag. Sunday the 26th has 10 ft of swell cross-off, but the energy is still high. Monday the 27th has a very clean afternoon with offshore wind and 8 ft of swell. Tuesday the 28th is back to 13 ft of swell, which is too big for this spot.
Overall, the best bets are clear: Friday the 17th and Saturday the 18th are the true standouts. The 17th is a big, clean, expert-only session, and the 18th is a great, clean, slightly smaller day for the rest of us. The 21st is a glassy, fun option. The rest of the window is either too big, too small, or just average.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Mon morning, light winds from the WNW by Wed afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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 15 | SW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 20 | SW 18 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
7859 | 9092 | 17257 | 13751 | 12393 | 5082 | 5879 | 2719 | 2815 | 3352 | 3181 | 2350 | 3172 | 3701 | 2055 | 1330 | 867 | 444 | 241 | 186 | 444 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:37PM1.52m | 11:05AM1.82m | 9:59PM1.52m | 12:07PM1.89m | 11:20PM1.57m | 1:01PM1.96m | 00:33AM1.64m | 1:47PM2.00m | 1:37AM1.72m | 2:29PM2.02m | 2:36AM1.76m | 3:08PM2.00m | 3:30AM1.78m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:38PM1.05m | 3:43AM0.11m | 4:58PM1.00m | 4:54AM0.08m | 6:07PM0.88m | 6:01AM0.06m | 7:05PM0.73m | 7:01AM0.08m | 7:56PM0.56m | 7:55AM0.13m | 8:43PM0.41m | 8:44AM0.22m | 9:26PM0.30m | ||||||||
7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | |
— | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 11 |
Feels °C | 7 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 18 |
7859 | 9092 | 10170 | 7773 | 6614 | 5082 | 3341 | 2719 | 2815 | 3352 | 3181 | 2350 | 3172 | 3701 | 2055 | 1330 | 867 | 444 | 241 | 145 | 444 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 16 | S 15 | — | — | S 17 | S 15 | S 16 | — | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | WSW 12 | W 12 |
— | — | 22 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 47 | 40 | — | — | 53 | 17 | 19 | — | 113 | 189 | 161 | 139 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 16 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SSW 11 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 49 | 102 | 186 | 68 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | — | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 2 | NNE 3 | N 3 |
17 | 19 | 17257 | 13751 | 12393 | — | 5879 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 5 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 347 | 830 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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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