
Surf Forecasts:
Fairhaven surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 19s period, SW swell with 20,796 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 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 Friday (Sep 04) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m 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 5.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore 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 (Sep 05) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 18ft (5.5m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fairhaven over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let's have a look at what's coming our way down at Fairhaven.
Fairhaven is a rare-breaks beginner spot, and this forecast is a wild ride. For the first few days, there's a massive, powerful SW groundswell pumping in, but it's way too big for this break. The combined energy is massive (6766), with 13ft+ swell and 16-second periods. For a beginner break, that's a no-go – it's expert territory. The wind is offshore, which is a tease, but the size just rules it out.
Friday the 5th sees the swell drop to 10ft, but it's still big and onshore winds spoil the party. The scores are poor. Sunday the 6th is a bit smaller, but the wind is light and variable, not ideal. The energy is still moderate to strong (1868-5713). It's not looking good for a paddle.
The first real standout comes on the morning of Tuesday the 8th of September. The swell drops to a more manageable 5ft, still from the SW, with a very long 18-second period. The wind is glassy, and the water is about average for the time of year. The energy is still strong (2525), but the conditions are clean. For a beginner, the long period might make it a bit tricky at the beach, but it's the best window of clean, smaller surf in the first week. The crowds are often there, so expect company.
We then hit a big gap. From the 9th through the 14th, it's a mess. The swell pumps back up to 10ft-15ft with strong onshore winds, making it unsurfable. The combined energy jumps to over 13,000 – a massive amount of power, but all wrong. The 13th of September morning has a moderate offshore wind and 5ft swell, but it's marginal.
The best of the entire run is the morning of the 16th of September. The swell is back to 10ft from the SW, with a very long 17-second period. The wind is a clean cross-offshore, creating excellent conditions for experienced surfers. The energy is strong (5308). This is a true standout for the crew who can handle that size and power. The long period will make it wall up, so a point or reef would be ideal, but at Fairhaven, it's a beast.
After that, the 17th and 18th of September are just massive again. 23ft swell with strong onshore winds – that's kite-surfing territory, not a paddle. The energy is extreme (28,697). The 19th of September starts to settle, but the wind is onshore again.
So, if you're a beginner, the Tuesday the 8th is your only real window. For the experienced crew, the Wednesday the 16th is the one to circle. The rest of the 16-day window is largely a write-off due to size or wind.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 6°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sat morning, calm by Sun afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun night, min 7°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the SSW by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | ||||||||||||||
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 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 19 | SW 19 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
8047 | 6723 | 6206 | 4896 | 3375 | 4295 | 3478 | 3141 | 1783 | 839 | 1280 | 418 | 1418 | 1482 | 3287 | 2516 | 6793 | 7202 | 20578 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | on | cross | cross | on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | on | on | on |
High Tide | 4:07AM1.94m | 3:42PM1.80m | 4:50AM1.89m | 4:17PM1.77m | 5:38AM1.81m | 4:56PM1.71m | 6:34AM1.70m | 5:44PM1.62m | 7:44AM1.61m | 6:49PM1.51m | 9:07AM1.56m | 8:25PM1.44m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:01AM0.60m | 10:11PM0.04m | 10:39AM0.70m | 10:53PM0.06m | 11:21AM0.81m | 11:41PM0.14m | 12:13PM0.91m | 00:39AM0.25m | 1:23PM0.98m | 1:53AM0.37m | 2:59PM0.98m | 3:21AM0.45m | |||||||
— | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | |
— | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
Feels °C | 8 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | — | — | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 21 | SW 16 | SW 19 |
8047 | 6723 | 6206 | 4896 | 3375 | — | — | 2490 | 1783 | 839 | 667 | 418 | 1418 | 1037 | 3287 | 2516 | 1948 | 6185 | 20578 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | S 16 | — | — | NNE 4 | — | — | SW 20 | SW 18 | WSW 12 | SW 22 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | S 17 | SW 26 | SW 21 | SW 19 | S 20 |
18 | 43 | — | — | 13 | — | — | 15 | 81 | 254 | 73 | 148 | 627 | 1482 | 23 | 105 | 2416 | 7202 | 194 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 15 | S 14 | — | S 13 | — | — | S 18 | — | — | S 18 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 67 | 4 | — | 4 | — | — | 6 | — | — | 150 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NNE 4 | NW 4 | SW 15 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | — | — | WSW 12 | SW 6 | SSE 6 | — | — | WSW 5 | SW 17 | — | — |
— | — | — | 16 | 13 | 4295 | 3478 | 3141 | — | — | 1280 | 72 | 48 | — | — | 90 | 6793 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 6 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 395 | 528 | 357 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 540 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 374 | 357 | 347 |
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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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