Fairhaven Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.47° S 144.10° E

Fairhaven Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 19 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 19 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 12s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 9,971 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 12s is also forecast. 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 7PM. 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sun 19th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 18s
Best Surf10PM (Wed 22nd Jul)13ft (4.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 7PM (Fri 24th Jul)16ft (5.0m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming up for our local region.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start on the cards, but don’t write it off. The first real surf action kicks off Sunday morning, the 19th of July, and it’s a sneaky little opener. We’re looking at a waist-high 3 ft to 3 ft swell from the WSW, with a nice 12 to 13-second period that’ll give them some shape. The water is sitting at 58°, which is about average for this time of year. The real beauty here is the wind – we’ve got glassy conditions on Sunday afternoon, a dead-on light breeze that’ll have the surface looking like a mirror. Fairhaven is the spot, and it’s a beginner-friendly wave, but it only rarely breaks, so you’ve got to pick your moment. This is a solid window for a longboard or a funboard, just keep an eye on the crowds because it can get busy.

Moving into Monday morning, the 20th, the swell picks up a little to 4 ft from the WSW with a longer 16-second period. The wind is still cross-offshore, keeping it clean. The wave energy is building, and it’s looking like a really solid morning session. The standout, without a doubt, is Tuesday the 21st. The morning delivers a 6 ft SW swell with a 13-second period, and the wave energy is cranking. The wind is still cross-off. This is the pick of the first week for anyone who’s comfortable paddling into a head-high plus wave. It’s clean, it’s got push, and the consistency will be there.

Now, things take a turn Wednesday the 22nd. The wind picks up to 16 mph from the NW, and while it’s still cross-off, that moderate breeze will put some texture on it. The swell is 5 ft, but it’s a bit mushy. By Wednesday afternoon, the wind swings onshore and the surf gets choppy. From Thursday the 23rd right through to Saturday the 26th, the swell gets wild. We’re talking 13 ft to 16 ft waves with massive wave energy. That is expert-only territory. The wind is okay in spots, but the size is going to close out the beach and make it a washing machine. It’s more of a kite-surfing show than a paddle session for most.

Sunday the 26th is the big relief. The swell drops to a manageable 8 ft from the SW, and with light cross-off winds from the WNW, it cleans right up. The wave energy is strong. This is an excellent window for experienced surfers, and the quality will be there for a proper, punchy wave. Monday the 27th is smaller again, at 3 ft to 4 ft, but the energy is low, and it’ll be a bit inconsistent.

Tuesday the 28th has a weird one – a solid 13 ft swell, but it’s blowing 25 mph from the NW. For a top-level surfer on a big-wave gun, that offshore flow could make for some insane, clean faces, but it’s dangerous as hell and definitely not for the average bloke.

The last few days of July and into the first of August are pretty grim. Strong onshore winds and lumpy, choppy conditions dominate, with the swell size bouncing around. There’s a brief window on August 3rd with a 5 ft to 6 ft long-period SW swell (18 seconds!), but the wind is howling cross-shore at 16-19 mph, so it’s marginal at best.

So to wrap it up: if you want clean, fun waves, you’re looking at Sunday the 19th through Tuesday the 21st. For the experienced crew, Sunday the 26th is your best bet for clean, sizeable surf. Everything in between is either too big, too windy, or too messy.

Stay salty,
Rusty

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 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed morning, min 7°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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High Tide
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
6:43AM1.59m
5:54PM1.58m
7:36AM1.53m
6:27PM1.48m
Low Tide
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
12:17PM0.89m
00:42AM0.37m
1:05PM1.00m
1:28AM0.43m
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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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