Fairhaven Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.47° S 144.10° E

Fairhaven Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 11 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fairhaven sea temperature is
14.3° C
0.6° 

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


Fairhaven surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 15s period, WSW swell with 19,586 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period with WSW 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 Sunday (Jul 12) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 12s 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 6.5m 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 Sunday (Jul 12) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Sun 12th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 12s
Best Surf 1PM (Sun 12th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 7PM (Mon 13th Jul)21ft (6.5m) 15s

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


Alright, Rusty here, switching to feet and miles.

First off, the next week and a bit is *not* for the faint of heart. This is big, powerful, and serious stuff rolling in. If you’re not an experienced surfer, you’re going to want to sit this one out or stick to the whitewash. The real standout is going to be a window of world-class conditions for the crew that can handle it.

Things start off Sunday the 12th with a solid 10 ft WSW swell, but it’s a bit messy and the wind is howling from the Northwest at 23 mph. The wave energy is already pumping (2435), but it’s not clean enough to get excited about. By the afternoon, the swell jumps to 11.5 ft at 13 seconds, and the wind drops to a cross-off 19 mph. The energy is massive (3951), and it’s clean, but honestly, this is getting too big for most. The real kicker is Monday the 13th. We’re looking at 13 ft to 14.5 ft SW groundswell with a 16-second period, and the energy is absolutely insane (8258 to 9407). This is only for the brave. The wind is a steady cross-off, so it’ll be clean, but you need to know what you’re doing.

Tuesday the 14th is the peak of the power. Solid 16.4 ft of SW swell, with a 15-second period. The combined energy hits a staggering 18293. It’s a cross-shore wind, so there’s a bit of chop, but the raw power is enormous. This is strictly expert territory.

Now, for the first true standout. Wednesday morning the 15th is the one to circle on the calendar. The swell has dropped to a still very solid 10 ft from the SW, 14-second period. The energy is still high (3270), but the wind has gone light, a light breeze from the WNW, making it cross-offshore and clean. The conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers, and that’s the truth. The tide will be key, but if you get it right, this is the best session of the first week.

The good vibes carry through. Thursday the 16th is a beauty. Morning has 7.2 ft SW swell, clean with a light cross-off, and the energy is solid (1867). The real treat is the afternoon: Thursday afternoon the 16th is glassy. Dead calm, 7.2 ft of SW swell at 14 seconds, and the energy is moderate (1954). This is clean, lined up, and perfect for a long session.

Friday the 17th is another cracker. Morning has 10 ft of SW groundswell at 16 seconds, with a slight air and cross-off wind. The energy is up again (3631). The afternoon goes glassy again with 7.9 ft of SW swell. If you can get out, you’ll be rewarded.

Saturday the 18th sees the swell starting to drop. 5.2 ft in the morning, 4.6 ft in the afternoon, with light offshore or cross-off winds. The energy is dropping (864 to 716), but it’s clean and very surfable. Good for a wider range of abilities now.

Sunday the 19th is a bit of a change. The swell is small, 3 ft to 3.6 ft, but it’s a very long-period pulse (20 seconds in the morning). The wind is a solid offshore 16 mph, so it’s clean. The energy is moderate (1038 to 1171) for that size. It’ll be a bit tricky with the long period, but a point break or reef would handle it best.

Then we hit a bit of a lull from Monday the 20th through to Wednesday the 22nd. The swell is smaller, the wind is mediocre to poor, and the energy is low. The conditions are marginal, and by Wednesday the 22nd, it’s poor with light cross-onshore winds and energy down to 320. A gap of a few days with nothing to write home about.

Thursday the 23rd is a surprise. The morning is glassy, not a breath of wind, with 7.5 ft of SW swell at 15 seconds. The energy jumps back up to 2314. This is a hidden gem in the second week. The afternoon gets a bit messy with a cross-shore wind, but the morning is a winner.

Friday the 24th is a full-on standout. The morning is clear and glassy, with a slight offshore air from the North. The swell is 10 ft from the SW at 16 seconds, and the energy is high (4154). This is a top-tier session. The afternoon is also excellent, with 8.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sun morning, light winds from the W by Tue afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
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Friday
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Sat
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12
3
WSW
12
3.5
WSW
13
5.5
WSW
13
4
SW
16
4.5
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16
5.5
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15
5
WSW
15
5
SW
15
3.5
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15
3
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14
2.5
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13
2.3
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14
2.2
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14
2.2
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14
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17
3
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16
2.4
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15
2.1
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14
1.6
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13
1.4
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Energy kJ
857
2435
3932
10856
8258
9407
12221
10462
10275
4422
3232
2412
1857
1849
1875
4262
3631
2491
1704
859
690
Wind (km/h)
30
NW
35
NW
30
WNW
30
WNW
30
NW
30
WNW
25
W
15
W
15
WSW
10
WNW
10
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10
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10
WNW
10
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5
SSE
10
NW
5
NW
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ENE
10
NNW
15
NW
10
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Wind State
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cross-off
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High Tide
8:38AM1.71m
7:27PM1.56m
9:54AM1.75m
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
Low Tide
1:28AM0.17m
2:16PM1.02m
2:32AM0.13m
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
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Temp °C
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Feels °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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