Fairhaven Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.47° S 144.10° E

Fairhaven Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 13 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fairhaven sea temperature is
14.3° C
0.7° 

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


Fairhaven surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 14 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 15s period, WSW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 15s period, WSW swell with 15,230 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 15s 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 Tuesday (Jul 14) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 6.0m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 4.5m and 15s. 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 6.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Tue 14th Jul)20ft (6.0m) 15s
Best Surf 4AM (Tue 14th Jul)20ft (6.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 4AM (Tue 14th Jul)20ft (6.0m) 15s

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


The Lowdown

Righto, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the Fairhaven stretch. The forecast is a bit of a rollercoaster, but the good news is there’s a serious run of clean, powerful surf coming in the first week, with a few of those sessions looking absolute magic. The water is sitting about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

The standout is clearly the swell that kicks off this Tuesday morning, the 14th. We’re looking at a massive 18ft swell from the WSW with a long 16-second period. The combined energy is absolutely cranking at 21872 (strong to very strong wave energy). That’s a proper groundswell, and it’s going to be a handful. The wind is cross-offshore, which is a major positive for clean faces, but honestly, this is only for experts. The break quality is there, but the size is intimidating. The crowds are something to keep in mind at Fairhaven, as it’s often busy, but the size will likely thin the pack out.

The next real standout is Thursday afternoon, the 16th. It drops to a still-juicy 10ft from the SW, but the period is a solid 15 seconds. The wind goes glassy—dead calm—and the combined energy is 3487 (moderate wave energy). The conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. This is the session to circle if you’ve got the skills. The wave quality will be clean, lined up, and powerful.

Saturday morning, the 18th, is a good option for the slightly smaller end. 6ft from the SW with a 14-second period, combined energy of 1418 (moderate wave energy), and a light offshore wind from the NNW. That’s clean, punchy, and much more manageable. The crowds will be likely, but the quality makes it worth it.

After that, the surf drops off through the following week. There’s a stretch from around the 20th into the 23rd with smaller, cleaner but marginal surf. It’s not a complete write-off, but nothing to get overly excited about.

Then we have a bit of a gap with poor conditions from the 25th through to the 28th, with onshore winds and choppy, messy surf. Not worth paddling out for.

The forecast does finish with a bright spot on the 29th, Wednesday morning, with a 8ft SW groundswell at a very long 18-second period. The wind is glassy, and the combined energy jumps back up to 3512 (moderate wave energy). That’s a high-quality, clean swell for experienced surfers, but it’s a long way out—so treat it as a promising but less certain option.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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Thursday
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Energy kJ
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5082
5711
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3306
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1418
1006
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249
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580
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
11:05AM1.82m
9:59PM1.52m
12:07PM1.89m
11:20PM1.57m
1:01PM1.96m
00:33AM1.64m
1:47PM2.00m
1:37AM1.72m
2:29PM2.02m
2:36AM1.76m
3:08PM2.00m
3:30AM1.78m
3:44PM1.96m
Low Tide
3:43AM0.11m
4:58PM1.00m
4:54AM0.08m
6:07PM0.88m
6:01AM0.06m
7:05PM0.73m
7:01AM0.08m
7:56PM0.56m
7:55AM0.13m
8:43PM0.41m
8:44AM0.22m
9:26PM0.30m
9:30AM0.35m
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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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