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Fairhaven Surf Forecast
/ VIC – Torquay (29 breaks) / Victoria (127 breaks) /
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Fairhaven surfForecast / VIC – Torquay / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Monday 11 May 2026 AESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Fairhaven surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Fairhaven sea temperature is
16.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 Monday (May 11) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 26s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fairhaven in the next 16 days are 2.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 16) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (May 13) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Mon 11th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Thu 14th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sat 16th May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fairhaven over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 21 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 21 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | |
1034 | 772 | 618 | 835 | 560 | 590 | 464 | 330 | 175 | 297 | 1415 | 1338 | 1054 | 638 | 479 | 680 | 1956 | 1447 | 880 | 841 | 646 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross | glassy | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | glassy | |
High Tide | 5:46PM1.63m | 5:44AM1.35m | 6:27PM1.56m | 6:58AM1.36m | 7:16PM1.50m | 8:25AM1.44m | 8:13PM1.46m | 9:46AM1.59m | 9:14PM1.45m | 10:53AM1.77m | 10:14PM1.48m | 11:51AM1.94m | 11:10PM1.55m | 12:42PM2.07m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:06AM0.79m | 11:49AM0.66m | 00:57AM0.74m | 12:56PM0.77m | 1:54AM0.65m | 2:20PM0.85m | 2:54AM0.51m | 3:46PM0.88m | 3:52AM0.35m | 4:58PM0.85m | 4:48AM0.17m | 5:57PM0.79m | 5:42AM0.02m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 |
 | 5:24 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:20 | — | 5:19 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 6 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
Temp °C | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 15 |
11 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 15 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | ESE 6 | SW 12 | WSW 21 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
 kJ | 1034 | 772 | 618 | 637 | 560 | 590 | 464 | 64 | 175 | 297 | 1415 | 1338 | 1054 | 638 | 479 | 680 | 1956 | 1447 | 880 | 841 | 646 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 4 | SW 21 | SW 18 | SW 12 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SW 13 | ESE 6 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | — | — | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 4 | — | — | ESE 9 | ENE 9 | ESE 9 |
| kJ | — | 2 | 616 | 835 | 232 | 62 | 53 | 330 | 28 | 19 | 7 | — | — | 3 | 3 | 6 | — | — | 8 | 26 | 16 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 25 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | SW 17 | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 6 | — | — | — | ESE 9 | SW 24 |
| kJ | — | 61 | 15 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 47 | 69 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | 15 | 22 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ESE 5 | — | ESE 6 | E 6 | — | ESE 6 | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | ENE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | — | NNE 3 | NNE 4 | — | SSW 5 |
| kJ | — | — | 25 | — | 62 | 80 | — | 101 | — | — | — | — | 7 | 5 | 3 | 11 | — | 8 | 9 | — | 34 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 52 | 0 | 0 | 52 | 10 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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.
Fairhaven is 44 km (27 miles) from the city of Geelong. If you plan a holiday in Torquay, look for hotels and other accommodation in Geelong. Geelong has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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