
Surf Forecasts:
Fairhaven surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 19s period, SW swell with 13,775 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 19s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fairhaven in the next 16 days are 4.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) 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 Sunday (Sep 13) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 15ft (4.5m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 15ft (4.5m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fairhaven over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, and I’ve got the goods on Fairhaven. Let’s not beat around the bush – this place is a bit of a tricky customer. It’s a beginner-friendly spot that rarely breaks, but when it does, it has some magic. The water’s sitting at 57° Fahrenheit, which is about average for the time of year, so you’re not getting any shock to the system.
The setup here is all about a solid SW groundswell. We’re starting off quiet. Monday and Tuesday morning are a write-off with messy, onshore winds and poor conditions. The real story begins on Tuesday afternoon, September 8th. The wind goes glassy, and we get a beautiful 8 ft SW groundswell running at a long 17 seconds. The combined energy is pumping at (3097), but it's pushing into a beach break. That long period means the sets will be clean and powerful, with long lulls, making paddling out easier. Just remember, at over 8 ft, this is for experienced surfers only.
The next standout window is a beauty. Saturday, September 12th is your day. The morning kicks off with a light, cross-offshore breeze and an 8 ft SW swell at 15 seconds. The energy is solid (2901), and it’s clean. Then Saturday afternoon goes full glassy with a 8 ft SW swell, still with that sweet 15-second period. This is the best bet for a relaxed, fun session with perfect lines.
Then we get a few days of building swell. By Wednesday, September 9th, the swell is huge (13 ft to 15 ft) but the wind is a strong, onshore mess. This is not a paddle session – the combined energy hits (10115), making it a real beast. If you’ve got a kite, this setup would be more interesting than surfing it.
Thursday, September 10th sees a massive 13 ft SW swell with a bit better wind, but it’s still way too big for this break. The energy is (8449). You’d have to be a pro to even look at it.
Next up, Sunday, September 13th offers some relief. We get a clean, offshore breeze (NNW 12 mph) with a 6 ft SW swell. That’s a much more manageable size, and the wind is perfect. It’s an excellent window for a solid session.
After a couple of flatter, wind-affected days, the pulses return. Thursday, September 17th sees a gentle offshore wind and a 10 ft SW swell with a 16-second period. The energy is (4162). This is right on the edge for this spot – it’s clean but heavy. If you’re an experienced surfer, grab it.
Then the final standout is Sunday, September 20th. We get a light, cross-offshore breeze and a 10 ft SW swell at 14 seconds. The energy is (4105) and conditions are clean. Again, this is big surf for this break.
Looking further out, Monday, September 21st and Tuesday, September 22nd both show those massive 12 ft SW swells with good wind (glass on Monday morning!), but the combined energy is over (5000) and it’s just too big. The forecast says the tide and swell are favorable, but I wouldn't risk it unless you're a gun.
The bottom line: Fairhaven is for the patient and the experienced when it fires. The best bet for a perfect day is Saturday, September 12th – that glassy afternoon session is as good as it gets here. After that, keep an eye on Thursday, September 17th and Sunday, September 20th for clean, powerful groundswell, but be ready for the size.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue morning, min 6°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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 12 | SW 9 | SW 11 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
392 | 695 | 757 | 1342 | 3088 | 4896 | 6953 | 12406 | 12635 | 8161 | 6158 | 3580 | 2606 | 3221 | 4412 | 2897 | 2140 | 2035 | 1384 | 1055 | 827 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | on | cross-on | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 5:44PM1.62m | 7:44AM1.61m | 6:49PM1.51m | 9:07AM1.56m | 8:25PM1.44m | 10:26AM1.59m | 10:13PM1.47m | 11:27AM1.65m | 11:36PM1.60m | 12:15PM1.71m | 00:38AM1.74m | 12:56PM1.77m | 1:28AM1.86m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:13PM0.91m | 00:39AM0.25m | 1:23PM0.98m | 1:53AM0.37m | 2:59PM0.98m | 3:21AM0.45m | 4:31PM0.86m | 4:46AM0.47m | 5:37PM0.67m | 5:54AM0.45m | 6:27PM0.48m | 6:48AM0.44m | 7:09PM0.32m | ||||||||
6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
— | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:10 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 21 | 21 | 19 |
Feels °C | 6 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 17 | 18 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 21 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 24 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
392 | 151 | 757 | 940 | 3088 | 94 | 2968 | 12406 | 12635 | 8161 | 6158 | 3580 | 2606 | 3221 | 4412 | 2897 | 2140 | 2035 | 1384 | 1055 | 827 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 22 | SW 14 | SW 19 | SW 18 | — | S 16 | S 20 | S 18 | S 16 | S 17 | S 15 | — | — | S 17 | S 16 | S 15 | — | S 19 | S 16 | — | S 15 |
73 | 48 | 627 | 1342 | — | 5 | 194 | 229 | 192 | 288 | 167 | — | — | 52 | 77 | 4 | — | 7 | 5 | — | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 14 | S 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 346 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 7 | SW 9 | — | — | SW 4 | SW 16 | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | NNW 3 | NNW 3 |
259 | 695 | — | — | 9 | 4896 | 6953 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 211 | 211 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 536 | 649 | 1162 | 528 | 211 | 90 | 9 | 9 | 81 | 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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