Surf Forecasts:
Fairhaven surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 15s period, WSW swell with 6,771 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 15s 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 15s 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 4.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fairhaven over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's break down what Fairhaven is serving up over the next couple of weeks.
We’ve got a solid run of south-west groundswell lining up, but it’s not all smooth sailing. The water temp is sitting at 57°F, which is right where it should be for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The action kicks off on the afternoon of the 28th of August with a building 8ft swell from the SW, but the wind is onshore and messy, so we’ll have to wait for the real start. The first proper window hits Saturday morning, the 29th of August. Glassy conditions, light W wind, and a clean 6ft SW groundswell with a period of 14 seconds. That’s a beautiful combo for a beginner-friendly break like Fairhaven. The energy is moderate (1500) and the sets will have a nice, long roll to them. This is a standout session for the early part of the forecast.
The swell ticks up a notch through Sunday and into Monday morning, with the 31st of August offering another glassy morning. You’re looking at 8ft of SW swell at 14 seconds (2706 energy), and the wind is dead calm. That’s a serious session, but it’s getting into the size range where it’ll be more for the experienced crew. The water’s still clean, and the long period will make paddling out easier between sets.
The first week of September sees a mix of solid swell and tricky winds. The morning of the 1st of September has a strong offshore breeze (NNW 20 km/h) grooming a 8ft, 16-second SW groundswell (2417 energy). That’s a proper, powerful groundswell with clean conditions. The 2nd of September is a real gem: Wednesday afternoon is glassy again with a 8ft, 15-second SW swell (2438 energy). That’s clean, punchy, and perfect for a mid-week paddle.
Now, hold onto your board. The 4th of September, Friday afternoon, gets a massive spike: 13ft of SW swell at 15 seconds, with a combined energy of 11282. That’s strong wave energy. The wind is cross-offshore, so it’s clean, but this is expert territory. Fairhaven is a beginner spot, and at this size, it’s going to be a washing machine. I’d say this is more interesting for the kite surfers than the paddle crew. The same goes for the 5th and 6th of September, with 10ft to 13ft of swell and strong cross or cross-off winds. It’s big and powerful, but not for the average surfer.
There’s a bit of a lull in the middle of the second week, with some poor onshore winds and choppy conditions from the 7th through the 10th of September. The swell drops a bit, but the wind is no good.
The real standout of the entire outlook comes on the 11th of September, Friday morning. We’ve got a 10ft SW groundswell with a 16-second period, producing a massive 5953 energy reading. The wind is a light cross-offshore breeze from the WNW at 5 km/h. That’s a clean, powerful, long-period groundswell. It’s a big one, so only for the experts, but it’s the best wave window of the whole run. The 12th of September, Saturday morning, is a solid follow-up with 7ft, 17-second SW groundswell (2324 energy) and clean cross-offshore wind. That’s a long, clean period for a Saturday morning session.
So, to sum it up: the best on offer is the glassy morning of the 31st of August and the big, clean, powerful groundswell on the morning of the 11th of September.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | ||||||||||||||
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 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
2795 | 2119 | 1500 | 1558 | 1417 | 1819 | 2076 | 2140 | 2289 | 2004 | 3212 | 2412 | 1526 | 1712 | 2075 | 2424 | 4274 | 3110 | 2846 | 2681 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 11:55PM1.39m | 12:50PM1.68m | 00:47AM1.52m | 1:19PM1.74m | 1:30AM1.66m | 1:47PM1.78m | 2:10AM1.78m | 2:14PM1.80m | 2:48AM1.88m | 2:42PM1.81m | 3:27AM1.93m | 3:11PM1.81m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:29PM0.84m | 6:11AM0.51m | 7:01PM0.69m | 6:56AM0.47m | 7:30PM0.53m | 7:36AM0.44m | 7:59PM0.38m | 8:13AM0.44m | 8:29PM0.25m | 8:49AM0.47m | 9:00PM0.14m | 9:25AM0.53m | 9:34PM0.07m | |||||||
— | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | |
5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 8 |
Temp °C | 13 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 19 | 19 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 12 |
Feels °C | 9 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 23 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
2795 | 2119 | 1500 | 21 | 1417 | 1819 | 2076 | 2140 | 2289 | 2004 | 3212 | 2412 | 1526 | 1712 | 2075 | 2424 | 2801 | 3110 | 2846 | 2681 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SW 22 | SW 20 | SW 20 | S 14 | SW 20 | SW 18 | S 15 | S 16 | NNE 4 | SW 18 | — | — | S 17 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 73 | 136 | 61 | 33 | 380 | 1029 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 114 | — | — | 50 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | S 15 | S 15 | S 15 | — | S 14 | S 15 | — | — | — | S 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 19 | 17 | 17 | — | 37 | 4 | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | NNW 3 | — | — | SW 4 | WSW 14 | — | NNW 3 | — |
— | — | — | 1558 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 5 | — | — | 14 | 4274 | — | 8 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 211 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 13 | 554 | 536 |
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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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