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Fairhaven Surf Forecast
/ VIC – Torquay (29 breaks) / Victoria (127 breaks) /
Surf Forecasts:
Fairhaven surfForecast / VIC – Torquay / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Monday 06 Apr 2026 AESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Fairhaven surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Fairhaven sea temperature is
17.9° C
(Which is 1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 (Apr 07) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 12s 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 11) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 09) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Tue 7th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Fri 10th Apr) | 15ft (4.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sat 11th Apr) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fairhaven over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | ||
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 596 | 386 | 224 | 598 | 1862 | 1594 | 1383 | 1063 | 1069 | 1050 | 1627 | 1757 | 2546 | 2995 | 3640 | 4183 | 4950 | 3452 | 3598 | 2654 | 1562 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | off | cross | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 2:26AM 1.67 | 3:16PM 1.94 | 2:56AM 1.65 | 3:49PM 1.89 | 3:25AM 1.61 | 4:22PM 1.81 | 3:52AM 1.56 | 4:57PM 1.72 | 4:21AM 1.49 | 5:35PM 1.63 | 4:53AM 1.41 | ||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:48PM 0.57 | 8:41AM 0.17 | 9:19PM 0.60 | 9:12AM 0.20 | 9:50PM 0.66 | 9:43AM 0.25 | 10:21PM 0.73 | 10:14AM 0.32 | 10:54PM 0.81 | 10:47AM 0.41 | 11:31PM 0.89 | ||||||||||||
Mon 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:48 | ||
| Sunset | 6:09 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:04 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 1 | 1 | 4 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 21 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 25 | 26 | 20 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 14 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 21 | 17 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 22 | 23 | 16 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | ||
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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.
Fairhaven is 44 km (27 miles) from the city of Geelong. If you plan a holiday in Torquay, look for hotels and other accommodation in Geelong. Geelong has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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