
Surf Forecasts:
Fairhaven surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 9,756 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 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 Tuesday (Aug 11) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fairhaven in the next 16 days are 4.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Tue 11th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fairhaven over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. The swell window is wide open this week, but it’s a story of two halves – a massive pulse that’s going to be way too much for most, and then a drop-off into cleaner, more manageable conditions. The water is sitting at 57° which is pretty much what you’d expect for this time of year, nothing weird going on there.
We’re kicking things off on Tuesday the 11th, but honestly, don’t get too excited. The morning is a bit of a wash with a 7ft SW swell and a cross-offshore breeze that’s keeping things clean, but the wave energy is already pumping (1688). The afternoon stays the same vibe, a little more wind. It’s surfable, but it’s not the good stuff.
Wednesday the 12th is where things get wild, but it’s not for the faint-hearted. The swell jumps to a massive 13ft from the WSW, with a very long 16 to 17 second period. A groundswell of this size and power – the combined energy is a massive 11118 and 12901 – is going to be a nightmare for most. This is expert-only territory. The winds are cross and cross-off, so it’s not a total mess, but at this size, it’s a heavy, heavy paddle. Beginners, stay home. Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
Thursday the 13th and Friday the 14th are still pumping with 12ft SW swell and that same long period. The energy is still in the 5000 to 6000 range, so it’s massive. The wind stays light or cross-shore, so the shape will be there, but it’s still a big, powerful wave. The morning of Friday the 14th has a brief window of light 6 mph wind, but the swell is still 12ft, so it’s still a big-wave day.
The real turning point is Sunday the 16th. We get a glassy morning with a 7ft SW swell from the SSW. The wind is dead calm from the NE, just 3 mph. That’s going to be clean. The period is still a solid 14 seconds, so there’s plenty of grunt. This is the best window of the whole run for an experienced surfer looking for a solid, clean wave. The afternoon is okay, but the morning is the highlight.
After that, the swell settles down. Monday the 17th is a bit smaller and the wind turns a little onshore, but it’s still clean. The real gems are on Tuesday the 18th and Wednesday the 19th. The swell drops to 5ft with a 15 to 16 second period, and the wind is off or cross-off. The energy is still there (1440 and 637), but the size is manageable. This is a great window for a solid session without the danger.
The end of the run gets a bit quiet. We drop to 2ft to 3ft for a few days, but the wind is glassy or perfectly offshore. Then on the 22nd, we get a little bump of 5ft SW swell with light wind, and the morning of the 23rd has a solid 12 mph offshore wind from the north, making for a clean, if small, day. The 25th and 26th are a bit of a write-off with strong wind and a jumpy swell.
So, the standout? Sunday the 16th morning. The 7ft SW swell, glassy conditions, and solid period make it the pick of the run. The early part of the second week, Tuesday the 18th and Wednesday the 19th, is a close second for a solid, clean session without the danger.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1688 | 1238 | 2193 | 7278 | 8800 | 8130 | 6119 | 5497 | 5898 | 5879 | 5048 | 4190 | 3357 | 3143 | 2350 | 1902 | 1665 | 1270 | 1036 | 1366 | 1436 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross | glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 8:16PM1.50m | 10:49AM1.69m | 9:54PM1.48m | 11:52AM1.77m | 11:24PM1.55m | 12:42PM1.84m | 00:37AM1.67m | 1:25PM1.90m | 1:36AM1.77m | 2:04PM1.93m | 2:28AM1.85m | 2:39PM1.93m | 3:14AM1.88m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:10PM1.06m | 3:27AM0.25m | 4:43PM0.98m | 4:47AM0.25m | 5:55PM0.82m | 5:56AM0.25m | 6:50PM0.62m | 6:55AM0.25m | 7:37PM0.44m | 7:46AM0.28m | 8:19PM0.28m | 8:31AM0.34m | 8:58PM0.18m | ||||||||
7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | |
— | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 |
Feels °C | 8 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
1688 | 1238 | 2193 | 3840 | 4076 | 6196 | 6119 | 5497 | 5898 | 5879 | 5048 | 4190 | 3357 | 3143 | 2350 | 1902 | 1665 | 1270 | 1036 | 1366 | 1436 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 18 | NE 4 | — | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | S 17 | S 16 | SSE 14 | S 15 | — | — | SSE 15 | — | — | ESE 5 | S 16 | ESE 5 | SSW 10 |
— | 396 | 3 | — | 25 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 86 | 45 | 20 | 18 | — | — | 21 | — | — | 22 | 5 | 13 | 33 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 16 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNW 3 | NNW 3 | WSW 16 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | E 5 | ESE 5 |
— | 3 | 7 | 7278 | 8800 | 8130 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 11 | 42 | 23 | 22 | 58 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 26 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 52 | 0 | 52 | 0 | 31 | 52 | 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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