Fairhaven Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.47° S 144.10° E

Fairhaven Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 14 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fairhaven sea temperature is
14.2° 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 14 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 6,219 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s 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 Wednesday (Jul 15) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s 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 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Wed 15th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Best Surf 7AM (Wed 15th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 7AM (Wed 15th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Well, Fairhaven is about to get a proper hammering, but it’s not all simple. This is a spot that’s rarely breaking, so when it lights up, you pay attention, but it’s also a beginner-friendly wave that’s fairly exposed and ideally wants a southwest swell. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing wild there.

The real story starts Wednesday, July 15th, and it’s a big one. We’re looking at a solid 4.0m WSW groundswell with a 14-second period, and the combined energy is a massive 8943. That’s serious power. Wind is a light cross-off from the WNW, so the morning will be clean. But to be honest, this is too big. For a beginner spot, anything over 1.5m gets sketchy, and over 2.5m is expert-only. This is way over that. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. By afternoon, it drops to 3.0m, but the wind goes cross, and the quality drops off.

Thursday, July 16th, the morning is a write-off with cross-on wind, but keep your eyes on Thursday afternoon. The swell settles to 3.0m from the SW, still a 15-second period, and the energy is still strong at 3946. But the wind goes glassy from the south. That’s a rare, clean window at a spot that’s usually blown out. It’s still big, so only for the experienced crew, but it’ll be a standout session if you’re brave enough.

Friday, July 17th, is the real gem. Morning sees 2.5m SW groundswell with a 16-second period, cross-off wind, and clean conditions. The energy is 3212. Afternoon goes glassy with the same size. That’s your best shot of the whole run: solid, lined-up waves, clean, and no wind. For an experienced surfer, this is the window.

Saturday, July 18th, the swell drops to 1.9m in the morning, still clean. Good for a wider range of surfers, but not the standout. Sunday, July 19th, gets smaller, down to 1.0m, and stays clean. Fun waves, but nothing to write home about.

There’s then a gap of a few days where the surf quality is marginal or the wind is messy. Monday, July 20th, has small 1.1m swell with offshore wind, so it’s clean but weak. The energy is only 658. Tuesday, July 21st, pushes back up to 1.6m, but the wind is a bit stronger.

Then, on Thursday, July 23rd, another big pulse arrives: 3.0m SW swell, but the wind is a moderate cross-shore from the west at 20 km/h. That’s a chop fest. Not great for surfing, but again, kite surfers might be eyeing it up.

Friday, July 24th, is another one that’s too big. 3.5m SW swell with a 16-second period, energy at 6299. The wind is cross-off, so it’s clean, but for a beginner spot, this is dangerous. The file even flags it as too big for this break.

The last real window is Monday, July 27th. A 2.5m SW swell, 12-second period, and cross-off wind. Clean, powerful, and for the experienced. After that, the swell fades with a few onshore days, and the last good-looking morning is Wednesday, July 29th, with 1.7m SW groundswell and glassy conditions. Nice, but small.

So, to sum it up: the standouts are Friday, July 17th, for the best combo of size and glass, and Thursday, July 16th afternoon for a rare glassy session on a big swell. Don’t sleep on Monday, July 27th, either. Everything else is either too big, too small, or too windy.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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5711
2719
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3212
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330
187
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620
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638
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Wind (km/h)
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WNW
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10
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10
WSW
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NW
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High Tide
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
3:44PM1.96m
4:20AM1.76m
4:19PM1.88m
Low Tide
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
9:30AM0.35m
10:07PM0.24m
10:13AM0.48m
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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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