Fairhaven Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.47° S 144.10° E

Issued: 3 am 07 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Fairhaven sea temperature is
14.5° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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


Fairhaven surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 11 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, WSW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 16,299 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 17s 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 Tuesday (Jul 07) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 17s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fairhaven in the next 16 days are 6.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) 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 0.8m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Tue 7th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 17s
Best Surf10PM (Sat 11th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 11s
Most Powerful10AM (Mon 13th Jul)20ft (6.0m) 16s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s check out what Fairhaven’s got coming up.

The forecast period starts right now and runs for 16 days. Swell shows up from the start, so no gap at the beginning.

Right off the bat, Tuesday morning, Fairhaven is looking prime. We’ve got a solid 6ft south-west groundswell with a long 17-second period, and the wind is glassy—dead calm from the ESE at just 3 mph. The water’s sitting at 58°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year. The combined swell energy is at a moderate 1691. This is excellent stuff for experienced surfers, but it’s not too big for a confident intermediate.

Wednesday morning is another standout. The swell bumps up a little to 6ft, still from the south-west, with an even longer 18-second period—very long period groundswell. Again, glassy conditions with a NNE breeze at 3 mph. The energy jumps to a strong 3325. This is clean, powerful, and will have plenty of push. Just remember, that long period at a beach break can make things a bit straight, but the quality is undeniable.

Thursday morning keeps the run going: 6ft south-west swell, 15-second period, and glassy north winds. Strong, clean, and consistent. The energy is a moderate 1404. Friday morning also delivers with a 6ft south-west swell, 15-second period, and light cross-offshore north-west winds at 6 mph. Clean and lined up.

Now, from Saturday the 11th onwards, things get a bit dicey. Strong winds start blowing—15 mph from the north-northwest—and the swell drops off. Saturday and Sunday have messy, smaller, or oversized surf with cross-off winds that are too strong. Sunday afternoon gets an 12ft south-west swell, but at that size and with 15 mph winds, it’s edging into only for experts, and the crowds are often around. Not a great combo.

Monday the 13th sees a massive jump: a 20ft south-west swell with 16-second period and a combined energy of 25947 (very strong). That’s way too big for Fairhaven for all but the most experienced. The wind is cross-off from the west-northwest at 9 mph, clean, but the size is overwhelming.

The rest of the second week is a mixed bag of too-big swells or onshore wind. Thursday the 16th has 8ft swell but onshore south wind, so it’s choppy. Friday the 17th morning looks like the last decent shot: 8ft south-west swell, 15-second period, and light cross-off north-west winds at 6 mph. Combined energy is a moderate to strong 2597. That’s a solid option for experienced surfers.

After that, we drop into smaller, wind-blown conditions. The weekend of the 19th has 6ft swell but fresh 18 mph cross-off winds—clean but tricky. Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st are a write-off with moderate rain, strong cross-on winds, and messy waves.

Overall, the best on offer is that Tuesday morning July 7th and Wednesday morning July 8th. Get out there early when it’s glassy and the south-west groundswell is firing with long period. The third best is Friday morning July 10th. After that, it’s a waiting game with some big, gnarly days and then a fade-out.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue night, min 8°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
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PM
Night
AM
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Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
1
1
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2
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SW
17
1.7
SW
16
1.8
SW
15
1.9
SW
18
2.5
SW
17
2.1
SW
16
1.8
SW
15
1.6
SW
15
2.1
SW
16
1.9
SW
15
1.7
SW
15
1.6
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.5
WSW
14
4
WSW
12
2.5
SW
12
3.5
SW
13
5
SW
14
6
SW
16
4.5
SW
16
4
SW
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1691
1428
1399
2319
3639
2087
1399
1011
2140
1506
1289
1002
799
779
3813
2027
3844
9420
16299
9225
8078
Wind (km/h)
5
ESE
5
ESE
5
ENE
5
NNE
10
E
5
NNW
5
N
10
ENE
5
NW
10
NW
10
NW
15
NNW
25
NNW
25
NW
15
NW
25
NW
25
WNW
15
W
15
WNW
15
W
15
NW
Wind State
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
4:14PM1.80m
4:43AM1.58m
4:41PM1.76m
5:31AM1.62m
5:12PM1.71m
6:25AM1.66m
5:47PM1.66m
7:28AM1.68m
6:31PM1.61m
8:38AM1.71m
7:27PM1.56m
9:54AM1.75m
8:37PM1.52m
Low Tide
10:38PM0.45m
10:33AM0.59m
11:11PM0.37m
11:16AM0.70m
11:48PM0.28m
12:06PM0.82m
00:34AM0.22m
1:05PM0.93m
1:28AM0.17m
2:16PM1.02m
2:32AM0.13m
3:38PM1.05m
3:43AM0.11m
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7:41
7:39
7:39
7:39
7:39
7:39
7:39
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5:15
5:15
5:16
5:16
5:17
5:19
5:19
 mm
1
8
3
1
Temp °C
11
10
12
11
11
10
12
12
10
13
14
10
14
13
11
11
13
11
12
12
10
Feels °C
10
9
11
9
9
8
10
10
8
10
12
7
8
8
8
5
8
7
8
8
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SW
17
1.7
SW
16
1.8
SW
15
1.9
SW
18
2.5
SW
17
2.1
SW
16
1.8
SW
15
1.6
SW
15
2.1
SW
16
1.9
SW
15
1.7
SW
15
1.6
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.5
WSW
14
2.5
SW
12
2.5
SW
12
3.5
SW
13
4.5
SW
15
4.5
SW
16
4.5
SW
16
4
SW
17
Energy kJ
1691
1428
1399
2319
3639
2087
1399
1011
2140
1506
1289
1002
799
779
1731
2027
3844
8067
9648
9225
8078
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ESE
4
0.3
SE
16
0.4
SW
23
1.6
SW
14
0.2
ESE
12
0.7
SW
19
0.1
SE
15
1.5
W
9
0.5
N
4
Energy kJ
6
41
182
1006
13
365
8
332
7
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
12
0.1
S
16
0.2
ESE
11
0.3
NE
5
0.4
NE
5
Energy kJ
14
5
11
4
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
ESE
4
0.4
NNW
3
0.8
N
4
0.5
W
4
4
WSW
12
0.6
NW
3
0.7
NW
4
5
SW
14
6
SW
16
Energy kJ
8
2
17
7
3813
8
12
9420
16299
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
3
2
4
4
9
4
4
4
Distance (km)
0
52
0
0
31
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
18
14
6
14
13
9
9
9
6
Best forecast wave conditions in Torquay
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
3
9
4
4
5
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
5
7
5
6
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
4
9
7
5
7
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
5
9
8
9
7
7
6
6
6
5
5
4
5
5
4
9
7
5
7
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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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