Surf Forecasts:
Fairhaven surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with 11,042 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 16s 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 5.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) 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 0.9m 4s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 16ft (5.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fairhaven over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, and I’ve got a look at the charts for Fairhaven. Let’s break it down, day by day.
First up, the water temp is sitting at about 57°, which is pretty average for the time of year, no big anomaly to worry about. Now, the outlook is a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got a serious pulse of swell arriving, but it’s going to be a wild ride.
The first real surfable days kick off right at the start of the month. Tuesday afternoon (1st September) is a bit marginal, with a 6 ft SW swell and a 14-second period, but the cross-off wind from the NW is making it clean. The energy is moderate (1290). It’s not a standout, but it’s a start.
Wednesday (2nd September) is the real highlight. The morning session shows a solid 8 ft SW groundswell with a 16-second period, and the wave energy is climbing (2911). The wind is light and cross-off, so it’s going to be clean. This is a good one for experienced surfers, but it’s getting big. The afternoon gets even better: 8 ft SW swell, 15-second period, and the energy jumps to 3199. This is the best on offer. The surf is going to be firing, with that long-period groundswell wrapping in nicely. Expect some powerful sets, but the light NW breeze keeps it clean. This is a standout. Remember, Fairhaven is a beginner-friendly break according to the guide, but these sizes are pushing it into intermediate territory.
Thursday (3rd September) through the weekend (6th-7th) is only for the hardcore or the kite surfers. The swell just keeps pumping. Thursday morning we’re looking at 13 ft SW swell, and by afternoon it’s a massive 18 ft. The energy is off the charts – 5175 on Thursday morning and a staggering 16289 by Thursday afternoon. The wind is cross or cross-off, but honestly, this is too big. The wave comment says it’s too big for this break. This is a big-wave, expert-only zone, and even then, it’s a beast. Friday and Saturday are similar, with 13 ft and 15 ft swells and strong winds. On Saturday afternoon, the wind is a fresh cross-shore, making it lumpy. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing at this point.
Sunday (6th September) sees the swell start to drop back a bit. The morning has an 8 ft SW swell and light NNW cross-off winds, making it clean. The energy is 2927. The afternoon is even better, with a 7.6 ft SW swell, glassy conditions (NNW 5 km/h), and clean lines. That’s a nice Sunday session, but it’s still a decent size.
Monday (7th September) and Tuesday (8th September) are the sweet spot. Monday morning has a 4.3 ft SW swell, glassy, zero wind, and a 13-second period. The energy is 594. It’s small but clean. Monday afternoon gets a light offshore from the N, and the swell is 4 ft. It’s a great longboard or funboard day. Then, Tuesday morning brings a 4.3 ft SW swell with an 18-second period. That’s a very long-period groundswell. The energy is 1606. It’s glassy and clean. The long period might make it a bit too straight at the beach, but it’ll be lined up. Tuesday afternoon is a glassy 7.2 ft SW swell with a 17-second period. That’s the second standout. The wave energy is 2774. The conditions are absolutely perfect – glassy, clean, and a solid swell. This is a serious session.
Wednesday (9th September) through Friday (11th September) is a right-off. The wind goes onshore and strong (28 mph from the SSW), with a massive swell (15 ft to 16 ft) and a 17-second period. The wave energy is 11006 to 14805. The comments say “poor surf conditions.” It’s all onshore and messy. Don’t bother.
The second week is a real mixed bag. Saturday (12th) and Sunday (13th) are still on the big side (11.5 ft and 8 ft swells), but the wind is light. The problem is the swell is still too big for this break, and the wind is onshore Saturday. Sunday has a cross-shore, but it’s still big. The energy is 3516. It’s not clean.
Monday (14th September) is a nice little window. A 6 ft SW swell with a 13-second period, light cross-off winds from the NE. The energy is 1053. It’s small but clean. Good for a fun session.
Tuesday
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Fri night, calm by Mon morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | ||||||||||||||
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 | WSW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
1290 | 3380 | 2911 | 3194 | 3484 | 5139 | 10624 | 6562 | 7220 | 6051 | 4629 | 5957 | 6760 | 3753 | 2927 | 1810 | 929 | 572 | 473 | 595 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | glassy | off | glassy |
High Tide | 2:48AM1.88m | 2:42PM1.81m | 3:27AM1.93m | 3:11PM1.81m | 4:07AM1.94m | 3:42PM1.80m | 4:50AM1.89m | 4:17PM1.77m | 5:38AM1.81m | 4:56PM1.71m | 6:34AM1.70m | 5:44PM1.62m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:29PM0.25m | 8:49AM0.47m | 9:00PM0.14m | 9:25AM0.53m | 9:34PM0.07m | 10:01AM0.60m | 10:11PM0.04m | 10:39AM0.70m | 10:53PM0.06m | 11:21AM0.81m | 11:41PM0.14m | 12:13PM0.91m | 00:39AM0.25m | |||||||
— | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | |
6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | |
mm | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4 |
Temp °C | 19 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 12 | 15 | 11 | 11 |
Feels °C | 14 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 15 | 10 | 13 | 9 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | S 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | — | — | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 |
1290 | 1426 | 2911 | 3194 | 3484 | 36 | 5665 | 6562 | 7220 | 6051 | 4629 | — | — | 3753 | 2927 | 1810 | 929 | 572 | 473 | 595 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 18 | — | S 16 | S 16 | — | — | S 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 18 | — | SW 22 | SW 20 | SW 20 |
— | 162 | — | 5 | 21 | — | — | 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 31 | — | 18 | 148 | 537 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 14 | S 13 | E 5 |
— | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 29 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 3 | WSW 14 | — | — | — | SW 14 | WSW 14 | — | — | — | N 4 | SW 14 | SW 13 | — | — | — | NNE 3 | NE 3 | ENE 3 | ENE 5 |
9 | 3380 | — | — | — | 5139 | 10624 | — | — | — | 18 | 5957 | 6760 | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 1 | 43 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 10 | 13 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 543 | 26 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 411 | 542 | 567 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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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