Fairhaven Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.47° S 144.10° E

Fairhaven Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 10 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fairhaven sea temperature is
14.1°C
0.9° 

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


Fairhaven surf forecast from 10 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 12 Oct, 2PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, WSW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 12 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with 6,868 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 10 Oct, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s 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 Saturday (Oct 10) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.9m and 14s. 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 Monday (Oct 12) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Friday (Oct 16) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Sat 10th Oct)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Best Surf 2PM (Mon 12th Oct)11ft (3.5m) 15s
Most Powerful 5PM (Mon 12th Oct)13ft (4.0m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Sunday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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1109
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
11:49AM1.53m
00:37AM1.67m
12:38PM1.57m
1:28AM1.81m
1:20PM1.61m
2:11AM1.92m
1:58PM1.65m
2:49AM1.98m
2:33PM1.67m
3:24AM1.99m
3:06PM1.67m
3:58AM1.97m
3:38PM1.66m
4:32AM1.91m
Low Tide
6:08PM0.52m
6:47AM0.65m
6:55PM0.37m
7:37AM0.61m
7:35PM0.26m
8:19AM0.58m
8:12PM0.17m
8:56AM0.56m
8:47PM0.14m
9:30AM0.57m
9:21PM0.14m
10:02AM0.60m
9:54PM0.17m
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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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