
Surf Forecasts:
Fairhaven surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 18s period, SW swell with 16,072 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s 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 Thursday (Sep 03) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 4.0m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fairhaven in the next 16 days are 5.0m 18s 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 1.0m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 16ft (5.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fairhaven over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Fairhaven.
First off, the water temp is sitting at 57°F, which is about 2°F warmer than normal for this time of year – not a massive shift, but enough to feel a touch balmy compared to what you'd expect.
Now, this spot is a bit of a quirky one. It’s a beginner-friendly wave, but it *rarely breaks*, so when it does, you’ve got to be on it. Straight out of the gate, we’ve got some serious swell kicking in, but the problem is the size. From Wednesday afternoon, we see an 8ft SW groundswell (15-second period) with a moderate cross-off breeze, but the energy is already churning at 3199 – that’s a solid, moderate push. It’s not looking amazing for a paddle.
The real story here is Thursday. We’ve got a big SW swell building to 13ft – 18ft, with a 14-second period. The wind is cross, and the combined energy is absolutely thumping between 11665 and 17594. That’s very strong energy. The thing is, for Fairhaven, that is just too big. It’s a beginner wave, and anything over 5ft starts getting hairy; over 8ft, it’s expert only. This is going to be a washout for the average punter. Friday cleans up a touch with a 15-16 second groundswell at 12ft - 13ft and a nice cross-off breeze, but it’s still well over the limit.
Saturday the 5th is a write-off. Strong breeze at 25 mph from the WNW and a 10ft swell make for a messy, blown-out scene. The energy is still up (3926), but the quality is shot. It stays poor right through Sunday and Monday with onshore winds and lumpy conditions.
Here’s the standout. Tuesday morning, the 8th of September. We get a moment of magic. The swell drops to a manageable 5ft from the SW, but the period stretches out to a very long 18 seconds. The wind goes glassy – dead calm – with a slight air. The combined energy is a moderate 2366, so it’s got some grunt, but it’s clean. That long period will make it a proper groundswell. For a beach break like this, an 18-second period can make waves break a bit too straight, but if the bank is right, it’ll be a thing of beauty. This is the pick of the bunch for the whole outlook: clean, glassy, and with enough push to get the blood pumping. It’s for experienced surfers, so know your limits.
After that, we get a few more days of manageable, clean conditions. The 11th and 12th of September are worth a look with offshore winds (NNW) and 6ft – 7ft SW swells. The energy is moderate (1398-1958), and conditions are glassy to clean. These are great for the more competent beginners.
We then hit a patch of confused seas again towards the middle of September, with more strong swells and onshore winds blowing things out. The 14th sees another 13ft swell, way too big. The 15th of September Tuesday morning offers a brief window with an 8ft groundswell and glassy conditions (2852 energy), which is a solid option for experts but again on the big side for the less experienced.
So, for the full 16 days, don't expect consistent, easy waves. The absolute best is Tuesday morning, the 8th of September, for that glassy, long-period groundswell. The 11th, 12th, and 13th of September also offer decent, cleaner waves for experienced surfers. Most of the rest of the time, the swell is either too big or the wind is too strong for Fairhaven’s beginner-friendly nature.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 6°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Thu night, strong winds from the WNW by Sat morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun morning, min 7°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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 14 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
3194 | 3830 | 6374 | 11291 | 7950 | 6723 | 6206 | 4688 | 3926 | 4231 | 3642 | 2846 | 1847 | 1009 | 1006 | 744 | 1065 | 1482 | 3052 | 2634 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | glassy | on | cross |
High Tide | 3:27AM1.93m | 3:11PM1.81m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:00PM0.14m | 9:25AM0.53m | 9:34PM0.07m | 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 | |||||||
— | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | |
6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 12 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
Feels °C | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 4 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | — | — | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 21 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
3194 | 3830 | 5291 | 6260 | 7950 | 6723 | 6206 | 4688 | 3926 | — | — | 2846 | 1847 | 1009 | 677 | 153 | 1065 | 878 | 3052 | 2634 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 16 | — | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | — | — | — | — | — | S 14 | WSW 18 | — | SW 22 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 18 | — | — |
5 | 21 | — | 43 | 18 | 18 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 31 | — | 73 | 212 | 731 | 1482 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 14 | — | — | S 13 | S 20 | S 18 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 3 | 8 | 6 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 3 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | — | — | — | N 4 | W 4 | SW 14 | SW 13 | — | — | — | WSW 11 | SW 13 | — | — | — | — |
— | 12 | 6374 | 11291 | — | — | — | 21 | 33 | 4231 | 3642 | — | — | — | 1006 | 744 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 166 | 572 | 536 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 49 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 9 |
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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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