Surf Forecasts:
Fairhaven surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with 4,078 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 31 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s 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 Friday (Jul 31) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 20s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fairhaven in the next 16 days are 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 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 0.8m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Fri 31st Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fairhaven over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here with a look at what's on the menu for Fairhaven. We've got a solid run of waves coming our way, but you've gotta pick your moments.
It kicks off Friday morning, July 31st. There's a clean 6ft SW swell rolling in with a 12-second period, and the water is sitting at 57°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year. The wind is light and cross-offshore, so the morning session will be a real treat. The combined energy is moderate at 903, but the quality is top-notch. By afternoon, the wind swings onshore and the forecast gets marginal, so get it while it's good.
Saturday the 1st of August is a standout. The swell picks up to 6ft from the SW, but the period jumps to 17 seconds – that's a proper groundswell. The energy is strong (2001 in the morning, 2637 in the afternoon), and we've got clean, offshore N winds all day. This is excellent for experienced surfers, and the conditions will be pristine. The longer period will make those sets a bit more spaced out, but the shape will be worth the wait.
Sunday the 2nd keeps the good times rolling. The swell pulses to 7ft in the morning, still a solid 16-second period from the SW, with moderate N offshore winds. The energy is powerful (2460). This is for the more experienced crew; the size is getting up there. It's a ripping day.
Monday the 3rd takes a step back. The swell is still a healthy 7ft, but the wind turns cross-offshore from the NW, and the forecast starts to get a little marginal. The energy is still strong (2115), but the quality isn't as dialed in as the weekend.
Tuesday the 4th sees a spike in size to 10ft, but the period drops to 11 seconds and the wind is onshore by the afternoon. This is a messy one. The 10ft is too big for most and the cross-onshore wind will make it a battle. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
Wednesday the 5th is a rest day. The swell drops to 5ft, and the wind is cross-onshore. The energy is moderate (1280) but the quality is poor.
Thursday the 6th offers a gem. The swell is a fun 4ft, but the wind goes glassy in the morning. Clean, calm conditions, and the combined energy is a modest 914. It'll be small, but it'll be beautiful.
Friday the 7th is another standout. The swell is 6ft from the SW with a 15-second period, and the wind is light offshore from the N. The energy is strong (2008). Excellent conditions for experienced surfers. Clean lines all day.
Saturday the 8th is a top pick. The swell is 6ft from the SW, 14-second period, with moderate offshore N winds. The energy is 1717 in the afternoon. Clean, powerful, and fun. This is a full day of quality.
Sunday the 9th and Monday the 10th get a bit blown out. The wind is strong from the N and NNE, with cross-offshore conditions. The swell is decent (6ft to 8ft), but the wind is fresh. The conditions are marginal.
Tuesday the 11th is a monster. The swell is a massive 12ft from the SW with a 16-second period, and the energy is a staggering 5921. This is for experts only. The swell is predicted to be too big for this break, creating a dangerous and unruly ocean.
Wednesday the 12th sees a big drop in size to 6ft, but the wind is cross-shore and the conditions are choppy. Not great.
Thursday the 13th is a smaller day with a 3ft to 4ft groundswell, but the winds are clean and cross-offshore. The energy is moderate (891). It'll be a small, clean session.
Friday the 14th is a mixed bag. The morning has a 10ft SE swell, but with a short 8-second period, it will be a bumpy, messy wave. The afternoon brings a 5ft SW swell with a very long 21-second period, and a light wind. The energy is up at 3289, but the long period will make it break straight at the beach.
The absolute best of the entire forecast lands on Saturday the 15th of August. The swell is 8ft from the SW with a 17 to 18-second period, and the wind is solid offshore from the NNW. The energy is a powerful 4372. This is an excellent surf condition for experienced surfers. The wave quality, the wind, and the swell size are all in perfect alignment. This is the one to circle on the calendar, but it's a long way out, so keep an eye on it.
Be patient, pick your mornings, and there are plenty of waves to be had.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | |||||||||||||||
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 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 819 | 792 | 678 | 1995 | 1732 | 3417 | 2414 | 1871 | 1669 | 1672 | 1325 | 2239 | 1872 | 833 | 778 | 915 | 473 | 572 | 897 | 1172 | 1486 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | on | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | glassy | on | off |
High Tide | 1:24PM1.76m | 00:59AM1.42m | 1:56PM1.82m | 1:45AM1.51m | 2:24PM1.84m | 2:27AM1.59m | 2:51PM1.85m | 3:07AM1.66m | 3:16PM1.84m | 3:46AM1.73m | 3:42PM1.82m | 4:27AM1.77m | 4:10PM1.79m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:38PM0.78m | 7:12AM0.39m | 8:10PM0.66m | 7:51AM0.38m | 8:39PM0.55m | 8:29AM0.40m | 9:07PM0.44m | 9:05AM0.45m | 9:35PM0.33m | 9:41AM0.51m | 10:05PM0.24m | 10:18AM0.60m | 10:39PM0.17m | ||||||||
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 | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — |
 | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 11 |
Feels °C | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 819 | 792 | 678 | 1995 | 1732 | 3417 | 2414 | 1871 | 1669 | 1672 | 1325 | 297 | 165 | 330 | 778 | 915 | 410 | 572 | 897 | 1172 | 1486 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 18 | S 17 | SW 13 | SSE 16 | S 16 | S 16 | NE 4 | WSW 16 | S 13 | S 18 | — | SW 15 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SSW 8 | SW 17 | S 8 | S 8 | — |
| kJ | 72 | 186 | 212 | 6 | 905 | 27 | 46 | 47 | 4 | 427 | 4 | 6 | — | 224 | 271 | 365 | 119 | 418 | 12 | 5 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | — | — | — | — | — | S 15 | S 14 | — | — | — | S 16 | SW 15 | — | SW 18 | — | S 16 | S 16 | — |
| kJ | 12 | 12 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 19 | 16 | — | — | — | 5 | 77 | — | 473 | — | 5 | 5 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NW 3 | NW 3 | WSW 10 | SW 13 | SW 11 | SW 10 | S 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1124 | 2239 | 1872 | 833 | 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 211 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 9 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
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