Fairhaven Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.47° S 144.10° E

Issued: 9 pm 02 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Fairhaven sea temperature is
14.6° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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


Fairhaven surf forecast from 2 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 3 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 3 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, WSW swell with 10,526 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 3 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s 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 Friday (Jul 03) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore 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 Friday (Jul 03) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jul 06) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Fri 3rd Jul)13ft (4.0m) 16s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 3rd Jul)13ft (4.0m) 16s
Most Powerful10AM (Fri 3rd Jul)15ft (4.5m) 16s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve been glued to the charts for Fairhaven. This break is a rare one to get going, a beginner-friendly sandbank that needs everything lined up. The fact it’s even in the conversation is a win, but the first few days are going to test your patience, not your wave count. It’s a beach-break, fairly exposed to the southwest swell window, so the ocean’s got plenty of grunt, but it’s just unloading too much of it at once. Water temp is about average for the season, so no worries there.

We start on Friday, July 3, and it’s a total bust. A massive, long-period groundswell from the WSW at 15 feet and 16 seconds, packing a crushing 10526 combined energy. That’s serious, dangerous power for a beginner spot, and a stiff 30 km/h cross-shore wind is just going to turn it into a lumpy mess. Saturday July 4 is no better – a 12-foot to 10-foot SW swell, cross-onshore winds, and a chop that’ll break your heart. Sunday July 5? More of the same: 13-foot SSW groundswell with 17-second periods. All too big, all too messy.

Then we get a shift. Monday July 6 is where I perk up. The swell drops to 7 feet from the SW, still a long-period groundswell at 14 seconds (1821 energy). The wind turns light offshore from the north in the morning, smoothing it right out. Conditions are clean, but that 7-foot swell is still a solid step up for a beginner break. This is a day for the experienced local. The afternoon drops to 6 feet with a light cross-offshore breeze – still very clean and inviting.

Tuesday July 7 is the real standout. The swell settles at a much more manageable 5 feet from the SW, with a 16-second period (1123 energy). That’s a long-period groundswell, which at a beach break can get a bit straight, but with cross-offshore winds from the NNW at just 5 km/h in the afternoon, it’s glassy perfection. This is your green light – clean, open faces and light winds. Wednesday July 8 is also firing for the experienced crew, with 6-foot to 8-foot SW swell and clean conditions, but Tuesday has the sweet spot.

Thursday July 9 morning is still excellent, with 6-foot SW at 15 seconds and clean cross-off winds. But the afternoon brings a shift to cross-onshore wind and rain, making it choppy. Friday July 10 sees the window open again with a clean morning, 7-foot SW swell, and cross-offshore winds. From Monday to Friday is your window, but by July 11 and 12, the swell fades to 5 feet and lower, and the wind picks up, making it marginal.

There’s a massive spike again on Monday July 13 – a 13-foot SW swell with a 19-second period in the afternoon! That’s a 16125 energy reading, a pure beast. But for a beginner break, that’s way, way too big. Then a period of cleaner, but still large surf from July 14 to 16, with 8-foot to 10-foot SW swells, all with cross-off winds. Thursday July 16 looks good for a strong intermediate, with a clean 10-foot SW swell (3911 energy) in the morning.

The best of the best is Tuesday July 7. Clean, glassy afternoon, 5-foot, 16-second SW swell, cross-offshore winds, and with crowds being “often,” you’ll have company. But for a rare-breaking spot like this, that’s the call.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thu
9
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
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PM
Night
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Night
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Night
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PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
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1
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3
4
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
3
4
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
WSW
18
4.5
WSW
16
4.5
SW
15
4.5
WSW
14
3.5
SW
13
3
SW
13
4
SSW
15
4
SSW
17
3.5
SSW
16
2.5
SW
16
2.1
SW
14
1.7
SW
14
1.4
SW
13
1.5
SW
16
1.5
SW
16
1.5
SW
15
1.8
SW
18
2.5
SW
17
2.1
SW
16
1.8
SW
15
2.5
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
5357
10526
8766
7835
3824
3201
6536
8438
6299
3531
1736
1154
642
1123
1096
1019
2100
3579
2241
1441
2923
Wind (km/h)
35
NW
30
W
25
WSW
15
WNW
20
SW
20
SW
15
S
20
SE
20
ESE
15
ENE
10
N
10
ENE
10
NNW
10
NNW
5
NNW
10
NW
15
NW
15
NW
15
W
15
WNW
15
SW
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-on
High Tide
1:08AM1.41m
2:19PM1.86m
1:54AM1.44m
2:51PM1.87m
2:37AM1.47m
3:20PM1.87m
3:18AM1.50m
3:48PM1.84m
3:59AM1.54m
4:14PM1.80m
4:43AM1.58m
4:41PM1.76m
5:31AM1.62m
5:12PM1.71m
Low Tide
7:26AM0.32m
8:34PM0.74m
8:05AM0.34m
9:08PM0.67m
8:42AM0.37m
9:39PM0.60m
9:17AM0.43m
10:08PM0.53m
9:54AM0.50m
10:38PM0.45m
10:33AM0.59m
11:11PM0.37m
11:16AM0.70m
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7:41
7:41
7:41
7:41
7:41
7:39
7:39
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5:13
5:14
5:14
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:16
 mm
2
1
1
1
3
Temp °C
10
12
12
11
12
12
11
11
11
9
12
13
10
12
13
10
13
13
11
10
11
Feels °C
3
6
7
7
6
7
7
6
6
4
9
11
7
10
11
7
9
10
9
8
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
WSW
18
3.5
SW
14
3
SW
13
3
SW
13
4
SSW
15
4
SSW
17
3.5
SSW
16
2.5
SW
16
2.1
SW
14
1.7
SW
14
1.4
SW
13
1.5
SW
16
1.5
SW
16
1.5
SW
15
1.8
SW
18
2.5
SW
17
2.1
SW
16
1.8
SW
15
2.1
SW
14
Energy kJ
5357
4201
3214
3201
6536
8438
6299
3531
1736
1154
642
1123
1096
1019
2100
3579
2241
1441
1736
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
16
0.6
S
15
0.5
S
17
0.4
SSE
16
0.6
S
14
0.9
ESE
6
0.6
ESE
5
0.4
SW
18
0.3
E
4
0.1
S
16
0.6
SW
21
1.3
WSW
14
0.2
SSE
18
1.4
WSW
11
1.1
SW
8
0.8
SW
20
Energy kJ
19
168
153
80
134
57
23
121
3
5
282
691
30
452
173
537
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
13
0.4
ESE
5
0.1
SE
16
0.3
SW
21
Energy kJ
85
7
10
71
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NW
4
4.5
WSW
16
4.5
SW
15
4.5
WSW
14
3.5
SW
13
0.9
ESE
4
1.5
E
6
0.5
E
5
0.4
ENE
4
0.8
WNW
4
2.1
WSW
9
2.5
SW
14
Energy kJ
24
10526
8766
7835
3824
25
149
11
6
17
734
2923
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
1
9
5
3
5
5
3
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
3
Distance (km)
543
357
554
10
9
528
90
90
196
10
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
9
0
9
Best forecast wave conditions in Torquay
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
4
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
9
5
5
5
5
9
5
4
4
9
8
6
5
5
4
6
5
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
5
9
5
7
5
5
9
7
7
6
9
8
6
6
7
9
7
7
9
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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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