
Surf Forecasts:
Fairhaven surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 16s period, WSW swell with 13,082 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s 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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fairhaven in the next 16 days are 5.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 1PM. 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 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 18ft (5.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fairhaven over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right on, let’s look at what’s coming up for Fairhaven. This spot is a rare wave, it only breaks on the right swell, and we’ve got a solid run of southwest groundswell on the way. The water is sitting at 57°F right now, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The pattern starts off Saturday afternoon, August 8th, with a clean 6ft southwest swell, period a solid 15 seconds. The wind is light offshore from the north-northeast, so it’ll be glassy and well-shaped. This is a standout window for the more experienced crew. The combined energy is pumping at 1455 (moderate) and the break is a beginner-friendly spot, but with that size and power, it’s more for the guys who know what they’re doing.
Sunday, August 9th, drops off a bit. The morning has a 5ft southwest swell, but the wind is a fresh cross-off, and the surf is marginal. The afternoon cleans up with a 4ft swell and a better offshore wind, but still nothing to write home about.
Monday, August 10th, is another strong day. The morning brings a 7ft southwest swell, period 19 seconds, and a light cross-off wind. The combined energy is huge at 3140 (strong). This is a powerful groundswell, and at a beach break, it might be a bit straight, but the wind is clean. The afternoon gets chopped up with a cross-on wind, so the morning is the clear call.
Tuesday, August 11th, is a solid day. The morning has a 8ft southwest swell, period 14 seconds, with a moderate cross-off wind. The energy is 3405 (strong). It’s a bit of a lumpy session but still surfable. The afternoon is similar but a touch smaller.
Wednesday, August 12th, starts to get big. The morning is 10ft with a 16-second period and a cross wind, making it choppy. The afternoon jumps to 12ft with a 16-second period and a fresh cross wind, energy is 11596 (very strong). This is too big for most, and the wind is messy. Not a paddle session—this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
Thursday, August 13th, is massive. 16ft swell from the west-southwest, period 15-16 seconds, energy is over 19000 (very strong). The winds are clean in the morning, but the size is only for experts. The afternoon is the same story. Too big for the average surfer.
Friday, August 14th, is still big at 13ft, with a similar wind story. The morning is clean, the afternoon is cross-on and choppy. Again, expert-only territory.
From Saturday, August 15th, through to Sunday, August 23rd, the swell stays in the 5ft to 8ft range, with mostly clean winds. The standout in this stretch is Sunday, August 23rd, in the afternoon. The swell is 8ft from the southwest, period a very long 18 seconds, and the wind is glassy from the north. The energy is 3487 (strong). This is a true gem for experienced surfers—clean, powerful, and long lines. The crowds are possible at Fairhaven, as it’s often busy, but the quality will be worth it.
Overall, the best on offer is the Saturday afternoon, August 8th, for the clean start, and the Sunday afternoon, August 23rd, for the glassy, long-period groundswell. The big days mid-month are best left to the experts or the kite crew.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Wed afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | ||||||||||||||
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 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 17 | WSW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
1455 | 1016 | 661 | 400 | 1299 | 3140 | 2813 | 3287 | 2090 | 1443 | 1948 | 4228 | 6386 | 9110 | 12160 | 13001 | 6533 | 7147 | 7620 | 4214 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 5:17PM1.71m | 6:59AM1.71m | 6:00PM1.64m | 8:10AM1.66m | 6:57PM1.57m | 9:31AM1.65m | 8:16PM1.50m | 10:49AM1.69m | 9:54PM1.48m | 11:52AM1.77m | 11:24PM1.55m | 12:42PM1.84m | 00:37AM1.67m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:04AM0.12m | 12:33PM0.94m | 1:00AM0.16m | 1:41PM1.03m | 2:08AM0.21m | 3:10PM1.06m | 3:27AM0.25m | 4:43PM0.98m | 4:47AM0.25m | 5:55PM0.82m | 5:56AM0.25m | 6:50PM0.62m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | |
5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | |
mm | — | 3 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 11 |
Feels °C | 11 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
1455 | 1016 | 661 | 400 | 1299 | 3140 | 2813 | 2653 | 2090 | 1443 | 1948 | 4228 | 5210 | 4085 | 7036 | 7312 | 6533 | 7147 | 5497 | 4214 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 16 | S 15 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 14 | E 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 9 | SW 9 | SW 18 | S 16 | S 16 | — | SW 16 | S 15 | — | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | — |
20 | 4 | 83 | 230 | 589 | 66 | 42 | 17 | 539 | 401 | 21 | 21 | — | 1671 | 17 | — | 122 | 76 | 17 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | — | S 18 | S 16 | S 6 | SW 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 10 | 13 | — | 24 | 20 | 29 | 347 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 4 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 5 | N 4 | SW 4 | WSW 16 | WSW 9 | NNW 3 | N 4 | — | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 15 | SW 16 | — | — | WSW 16 | — |
13 | 30 | 71 | 97 | 45 | 9 | 38 | 3287 | 747 | 5 | 17 | — | 6386 | 9110 | 12160 | 13001 | — | — | 7620 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 10 | 67 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 251 | 214 | 10 | 10 | 218 | 13 | 521 | 26 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 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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