Fairhaven Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.47° S 144.10° E

Fairhaven Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 17 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fairhaven sea temperature is
14.3° C
0.7° 

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


Fairhaven surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 15s period, SW swell with 10,145 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 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 (Jul 17) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 16s. 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 5.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Fri 17th Jul)7ft (2.2m) 15s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 24th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 24th Jul)16ft (5.0m) 15s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s talk Fairhaven in feet and degrees. This spot is a rare one – it rarely breaks, so when it does, you better be there. Water temp is about 58°F, which is dead normal for this time of year.

The first interest is Friday afternoon, July 17th. A big 8ft SW groundswell with a very long 16-second period, packing a ton of energy (3001). The wind is light from the south at 6 mph, blowing onshore, so it’ll be a little bumpy. Saturday morning, July 18th, looks cleaner: 6ft SW swell, 14 seconds, with a light WNW cross-offshore breeze at 6 mph. Could be a good session if the break fires.

The best window is shaping up for Friday July 31st and Saturday August 1st. Friday afternoon has a 7ft SW groundswell, 13 seconds, with glassy conditions – wind from the ESE at just 3 mph, dead flat water. That’s about as good as it gets. The energy is solid (1464). Saturday morning, August 1st, offers a 6ft SW swell with a very long 16-second period, and a moderate offshore from the north at 12 mph, keeping the waves clean. That afternoon holds 7ft from the WSW, 15 seconds, with more offshore wind. These are the standouts – clean, powerful, and rare. With that long period, the sets will be spread out, but the shape at a point break like this should be sweet.

Watch out for July 24th – the swell hits 13ft, way too big for most, and it’s onshore. That’s a big-wave only day. Then from July 29th to the 30th, the wind shifts strong onshore from the southwest, making it lumpy and messy. Not worth it.

So, it’s a spot you’ve gotta watch, but the end of July and start of August are the times to get in the water. Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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Saturday
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16
2.1
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1.9
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14
1.7
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13
1.3
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13
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13
0.9
WSW
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0.6
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18
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3001
1888
1273
1011
512
335
226
246
683
314
431
961
1011
678
361
811
2457
3325
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Wind (km/h)
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WNW
10
WNW
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10
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High Tide
1:37AM1.72m
2:29PM2.02m
2:36AM1.76m
3:08PM2.00m
3:30AM1.78m
3:44PM1.96m
4:20AM1.76m
4:19PM1.88m
5:07AM1.72m
4:51PM1.79m
5:54AM1.66m
5:22PM1.68m
Low Tide
7:56PM0.56m
7:55AM0.13m
8:43PM0.41m
8:44AM0.22m
9:26PM0.30m
9:30AM0.35m
10:07PM0.24m
10:13AM0.48m
10:47PM0.22m
10:55AM0.63m
11:25PM0.25m
11:35AM0.76m
00:02AM0.30m
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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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