Surf Forecasts:
Fairhaven surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 4,175 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s 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 (Aug 27) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 16s. 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 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fairhaven over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's take a look at what's coming up for Fairhaven. The water temp is sitting at 57°F, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year – nothing unusual there.
We've got a bit of a slow start, but there's some real promise on the horizon. The first few days are a write-off, with marginal conditions and poor surf, so you can leave the boards in the truck. Things start to turn around on Thursday the 27th. That morning, we've got a clean 3ft SW swell with a light offshore breeze, and the afternoon goes glassy with a 2ft SW groundswell – perfect for a beginner session. The energy is weak (365), but it's clean and fun.
Friday the 28th sees a jump in size with a 6ft WSW swell, but the cross-shore wind and that 18-second period mean it'll be a bit tricky at the beach. The energy is solid (2518), but it's marginal. The weekend is where it gets interesting. Saturday the 29th morning is a standout: glassy conditions, 6ft SW groundswell, and that long period wind is clean. The energy is moderate (1407), but the quality is excellent for experienced surfers. Sunday the 30th morning is even better with a 8ft SW swell and glassy conditions – that's a session you'll remember. The energy is strong (1888).
Now, the real standout is Monday the 31st. We've got a clean 8ft SW groundswell with a light offshore wind, and the energy is pumping (4634). This is one for the experienced crew. The morning is best, but the afternoon is still clean. Towards the end of the first week and into September, the swell stays solid, but the winds turn onshore or cross-off more often. The 5th and 6th of September offer some solid 8ft SW groundswells with offshore winds, but watch for the rain. The energy is strong (over 3000) and the conditions are clean, but it's a bit of a gamble.
The second week starts to get messy with poor winds and choppy conditions. The 9th of September has a solid 10ft SW swell, but the cross-onshore wind will trash it. This is more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle session.
So, if you're looking for the best of the best, hit Monday the 31st of August morning. The swell is solid, the wind is offshore, and the energy is massive. For a glassy, cleaner session, the 29th and 30th mornings are also top-notch. Remember, Fairhaven is a rarely-breaking spot, so when it's on, it's on.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 7°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 7°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | ||||||||||||||
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 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1352 | 1787 | 811 | 1137 | 940 | 243 | 183 | 1027 | 1682 | 2632 | 2119 | 1407 | 988 | 969 | 1723 | 4158 | 3424 | 2982 | 3116 | 2668 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | on | glassy | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 7:14PM1.30m | 10:33AM1.46m | 8:59PM1.24m | 11:35AM1.53m | 10:44PM1.28m | 12:17PM1.61m | 11:55PM1.39m | 12:50PM1.68m | 00:47AM1.52m | 1:19PM1.74m | 1:30AM1.66m | 1:47PM1.78m | 2:10AM1.78m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:44AM0.59m | 4:37PM1.10m | 4:07AM0.59m | 5:48PM0.98m | 5:17AM0.56m | 6:29PM0.84m | 6:11AM0.51m | 7:01PM0.69m | 6:56AM0.47m | 7:30PM0.53m | 7:36AM0.44m | 7:59PM0.38m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — |
 | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 16 | 18 | 12 |
Feels °C | 12 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 14 | 16 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 1352 | 1787 | 811 | 1137 | 940 | 243 | 128 | 1027 | 836 | 2632 | 2119 | 1407 | 988 | 969 | 1723 | 4158 | 3424 | 2982 | 3116 | 2668 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 16 | — | — | — | SW 16 | SSW 11 | SW 13 | WSW 19 | WSW 18 | — | — | — | SW 23 | SW 22 | S 16 | SSE 15 | S 15 | SW 18 | — | S 16 |
| kJ | 452 | — | — | — | 42 | 170 | 183 | 650 | 1682 | — | — | — | 21 | 73 | 43 | 45 | 74 | 1652 | — | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 13 | — | — | — | SW 24 | SW 15 | WSW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 16 | S 16 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 7 | — | — | — | 22 | 134 | 54 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 122 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 5 | SSW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 65 | 421 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 35 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 9 | 9 | 90 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 51 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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).
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