Fairhaven Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.47° S 144.10° E

Fairhaven Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 20 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fairhaven sea temperature is
13.7° C
0.6° 

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


Fairhaven surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 15s period, WSW swell with 7,236 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 13s 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 17s. 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Thu 20th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 13s
Best Surf10PM (Fri 21st Aug)11ft (3.5m) 17s
Most Powerful10AM (Sat 22nd Aug)13ft (4.0m) 15s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let's look at what's on the cards for Fairhaven. The coming week or so has a real mixed bag, with a big pulse of energy that's going to be way too much for this spot before it settles into a much more manageable, and at times, very clean, window.

The water temp is sitting at 57°F with an anomaly of 1°F, so pretty much what you'd expect for this time of year.

We kick things off on Thursday the 20th. It's a slow start. Morning is tiny with a 2-foot SW swell and a very long 17-second period. The combined energy is weak (431). It's clean though, under a cross-off breeze. The afternoon picks up a touch to 3 feet from the WSW, still clean, but it's small.

Friday the 21st is where the ramp-up begins. The morning sees 6 feet of WSW swell with a 15-second period, and the energy has jumped to a moderate 2731. It's clean. By the afternoon, it's a solid 10 feet from the same direction, with very strong energy (4780). But it's already getting a bit too big and the reports are calling it marginal.

Saturday the 22nd is the peak, and it's a total washout for paddle surfing. Both morning and afternoon have a massive 13 feet of SW swell. The energy readings are huge (11069 and 9768). The morning is clean, but that's just too big. The afternoon turns cross-onshore and choppy. This is a setup that looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Sunday the 23rd is a major turning point. The swell drops to a much more manageable 8 feet from the SW. Periods are long (14-16 seconds) and the energy is strong but not insane (2968-4028). The wind is a clean cross-off from the NW all day. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers.

Monday the 24th is still a good option, with 6 feet of SW swell. The morning is clean under a moderate NW breeze, but the afternoon gets a bit of cross-chop. Still very surfable.

From Tuesday the 25th through Wednesday the 26th, things get a bit messy. We have 5 to 7 feet of SW swell, but the wind turns onshore or cross-onshore, making it choppy and generally marginal. The energy is moderate (863-2003).

Then we get a nice run of clean conditions again. Thursday the 27th has 5-6 feet of SW swell with clean cross-off winds. By Friday the 28th morning, it's a standout. A 8-foot SW swell with a very long 17-second period, light offshore winds from the NNE, and strong energy (3481). This is a great window for experienced surfers at a point break or reef, but that long period might make it a bit tricky on a beach break. The afternoon gets a bit cross-shore.

The end of the month and into September sees smaller, cleaner waves. Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th are smaller and blown out by strong winds. The 30th has a tiny 2-foot SW swell with a 22-second period, but it's clean with a fresh offshore. The standout in the second week is Monday the 31st of August. A 6-foot SW swell, clean, with a glassy afternoon. That's a beautiful, clean session for all levels.

After that, it's a slow fade into early September with small, clean waves, mostly under 3 feet, but with nice offshore winds. The best of the forecast is a toss-up between the excellent Sunday the 23rd for experienced surfers and the clean, glassy Monday the 31st for everyone.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 8°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Energy kJ
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3135
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
4:14PM1.76m
5:14AM1.73m
4:42PM1.68m
5:55AM1.63m
5:11PM1.58m
6:42AM1.54m
5:40PM1.49m
7:42AM1.46m
6:16PM1.39m
9:04AM1.42m
7:14PM1.30m
10:33AM1.46m
8:59PM1.24m
Low Tide
10:26AM0.63m
10:43PM0.21m
11:00AM0.74m
11:17PM0.28m
11:34AM0.85m
11:53PM0.37m
12:13PM0.97m
00:36AM0.46m
1:06PM1.07m
1:31AM0.54m
2:37PM1.13m
2:44AM0.59m
4:37PM1.10m
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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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