
Surf Forecasts:
Fairhaven surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SW swell with 4,044 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 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 Thursday (Jul 16) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fairhaven in the next 16 days are 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
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 coming up for Fairhaven.
First thing’s first – the water’s sitting at 58° right now, which is about average for the time of year, so nothing crazy there.
We’ve got a proper run of swell on the way, but it’s going to start big. Wednesday afternoon the 15th sees a 12 ft WSW swell rolling in with a 13-second period. That’s a lot of energy (6697) and frankly, it’s too big for most. The wind is a light cross-shore, but unless you’re an expert, this one’s a pass.
Thursday the 16th is where it gets interesting. The swell drops to 10 ft from the SW, but the period bumps up to 15 seconds – that’s a proper groundswell. Thursday afternoon is the standout: glassy conditions, light wind, and that long-period SW swell. This is going to be clean and powerful, but at 10 ft, it’s still only for the experienced crew. The energy is still strong (3946), so expect some serious juice.
Friday the 17th is the pick of the week for the better surfers. Morning sees 8 ft SW swell at 16 seconds, with a light cross-offshore NW wind. Clean, lined-up, and powerful. The energy is still hefty (3212), and that long period will make for some proper walls. Friday afternoon goes glassy with the same 8 ft swell – that’s about as good as it gets for a solid session. Crowds are likely here, so get in early.
By Saturday the 18th, the swell eases to 6 ft, still SW and with a 14-second period. Morning is clean with a light cross-offshore. This is a much more manageable size for a good range of surfers, and the energy is still moderate (1453). Saturday afternoon drops to 6 ft and goes glassy – a lovely end to the weekend session.
Sunday the 19th is smaller, with 3 ft swell in the morning and 3 ft in the afternoon. Both are clean, but it’s a drop-off in power. Still fun for a longboard on a glassy day.
Now, there’s a bit of a lull early next week. Monday the 20th through Wednesday the 22nd is small – waist to chest high at best, with clean conditions but not much push. The energy is weak (between 406 and 721). It’s a good time to work on your turns, but nobody’s calling it a standout.
Thursday the 23rd afternoon sees a pulse of energy come back: 8 ft SW swell at 16 seconds. The wind is a clean cross-offshore. That’s a solid expert session again, with strong energy (2668). But then Friday the 24th turns ugly – strong cross-onshore wind at 12 mph and 8 ft messy swell. It’s blown out and choppy. That’s a kite-surfing day, not a paddle day.
The weekend of the 25th and 26th kicks up again. Saturday the 25th is massive: 12 ft SW at 16 seconds in the morning, with a gentle cross-shore. The energy is huge (7029) – this is for experts only, and even then, it’s pushing it. Saturday afternoon goes clean with the same size, but it’s still too big for most. Sunday the 26th has 8-8 ft SW swell, but the wind is a fresh 19 mph cross-offshore. It’s clean, but that wind is strong, making it a tough paddle.
The last big pulse hits Monday the 27th: 15 ft SW at 16 seconds. That’s enormous (15966 energy) and the wind is onshore. That’s a no-go for surfing. Tuesday the 28th is still big and cross-onshore, messy.
The final days, the 29th and 30th, ease back to 5-6 ft SSW swell with clean winds. That’s a nice, manageable size for a fun session, but not a standout.
The best on offer: Thursday afternoon the 16th for the experienced crew looking for clean, powerful, glassy groundswell. And Friday the 17th, morning or afternoon, for the same reason – that’s the pick of the first week.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 18 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
3978 | 3372 | 3936 | 3900 | 2708 | 3212 | 2963 | 1999 | 1449 | 946 | 520 | 330 | 230 | 246 | 683 | 503 | 362 | 406 | 290 | 419 | 295 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 3:44PM1.96m | 4:20AM1.76m | 4:19PM1.88m | 5:07AM1.72m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 9:30AM0.35m | 10:07PM0.24m | 10:13AM0.48m | 10:47PM0.22m | 10:55AM0.63m | |||||||
— | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | |
5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | 5:25 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 15 |
Feels °C | 11 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 12 |
2719 | 3372 | 3936 | 3900 | 2708 | 3212 | 2963 | 1999 | 1449 | 946 | 520 | 330 | 230 | 129 | 683 | 503 | 362 | 406 | 290 | 419 | 295 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 15 | S 17 | S 16 | S 14 | — | — | S 15 | S 15 | S 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 18 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | NE 4 | WSW 10 | SW 14 | WSW 12 |
— | 68 | 91 | 46 | 4 | — | — | 4 | 4 | 5 | 123 | 138 | 135 | 246 | 33 | 19 | 18 | 1 | 133 | 350 | 265 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 22 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SSW 10 | S 16 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | 61 | 131 | 83 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | NNE 3 | N 3 | NW 3 | — | — | — |
3978 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 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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