Fairhaven Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.47° S 144.10° E

Fairhaven Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 28 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fairhaven sea temperature is
13.9° C
0.5° 

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


Fairhaven surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 14,388 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period with WSW 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 28) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 3.0m and 14s. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 28th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Best Surf10PM (Tue 28th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 7AM (Wed 29th Jul)18ft (5.5m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for Fairhaven. The water temp is sitting at 57°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, but nothing crazy—just a little bonus.

Now, don’t get too excited just yet. We’ve got a bit of a slow start. The first real opportunity doesn’t show up until the afternoon of July 28th, and even then it’s a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got an 8ft SW swell rolling in with a 15-second period, which is a nice long-period groundswell. The energy is strong (2562), but the wind is a fresh 30 km/h cross-off from the NW. The problem is that Fairhaven is a rare breaker, and with that much power, it’s going to be tricky to find a clean one. It’s a marginal call, but if you’re a patient beginner, you might snag something.

The 29th and 30th of July are pretty much a write-off. The swell gets huge—16ft and 15ft—but it’s all cross-on and choppy. That’s kite-surfing territory, not paddle surfing. Too much wind and too much mess.

Things start to turn around on the morning of Friday, July 31st. The swell drops to a much more manageable 6ft from the SW, with a 12-second period. The energy is moderate (979), and the wind goes glassy or light cross-off. That’s the kind of clean, friendly surf that makes a rare break like this worth waiting for. It’s a solid option for a beginner.

The real standout, though, comes on Saturday, August 1st. We’ve got a 6ft SW swell, but the period stretches out to a very long 17 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy, and with a combined energy of 2135, it’s packing a punch. The good news is the wind is light offshore from the NNW. For a spot like Fairhaven, which is a point break, that long period is going to wrap in beautifully. This is the best session on offer, no question. It’s clean, the waves will have shape, and the sets will be lined up. The only catch is that with a 6ft swell and that much power, it’s not for beginners—but for the experienced surfer, this is the one.

The following week has some fun windows, but nothing tops that Saturday. The morning of August 7th and 8th both have clean, offshore conditions with 6ft and 6ft SW swells, very good for experienced surfers. Then, on August 10th, we see a massive 13ft WSW swell with a 21-second period, but the guidance says it’s too big for this break. That’s a washout.

The final few days, from August 11th to 12th, bring moderate offshore winds and 8ft to 10ft SW swells with good energy. It’s clean and solid, but again, that’s expert-level stuff.

So, to sum it up: the best bet for the average surfer is the morning of Friday, July 31st, for a clean, fun ride. For the experienced crew looking for a standout, Saturday, August 1st, is the no-brainer. After that, it’s a waiting game with a few good moments, but nothing beats that first weekend.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri morning, min 7°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Tue night, calm by Fri morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 7°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
2
Monday
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Height (m)
Direction
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2.5
SW
15
4
WSW
13
5
SW
16
4.5
SW
15
3.5
SW
14
2.5
SW
13
3
SW
13
2
SW
12
1.8
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12
1.7
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12
1.6
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1.9
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17
1.7
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2.5
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17
2.3
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16
2.1
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16
2.1
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15
4
WSW
13
3
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13
2.5
SW
13
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2562
5236
12184
9216
4668
2076
2522
1169
895
778
700
2117
1690
3901
2804
2231
1776
4862
3000
2313
Wind (km/h)
30
NW
30
WNW
30
WSW
25
WSW
15
WSW
20
W
15
WSW
10
WSW
5
WNW
5
E
10
NNW
10
NNW
15
NW
15
NNW
20
NNW
15
NW
25
S
25
SSW
25
S
25
SSE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
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glassy
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High Tide
9:31PM1.28m
12:05PM1.61m
10:56PM1.29m
12:48PM1.69m
00:04AM1.35m
1:24PM1.76m
00:59AM1.42m
1:56PM1.82m
1:45AM1.51m
2:24PM1.84m
2:27AM1.59m
2:51PM1.85m
3:07AM1.66m
Low Tide
5:09PM1.09m
4:35AM0.48m
6:15PM1.01m
5:36AM0.45m
7:01PM0.90m
6:27AM0.41m
7:38PM0.78m
7:12AM0.39m
8:10PM0.66m
7:51AM0.38m
8:39PM0.55m
8:29AM0.40m
9:07PM0.44m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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