Fairhaven Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.47° S 144.10° E

Fairhaven Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 20 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: Thursday 23 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, WSW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 13,151 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Mon 20th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 16s
Best Surf 1AM (Thu 23rd Jul)11ft (3.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 24th Jul)16ft (5.0m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Righto, this is Rusty, your local surf reporter, and I’ve got a look at the coming swell window for Fairhaven.

We start off with a bit of a waiting game, but Monday the 20th of July kicks things off. It’s a pretty special start, actually. The water temp is sitting at 58°, which is about average for this time of year, so nothing too wild there. The first session on Monday morning has a 4ft swell from the WSW with a long 16-second period – that’s proper groundswell. The combined energy is moderate (721), and with a gentle cross-off breeze, it’s all clean and lined up. This is a rare break, so don’t expect it to be cranking all the time, but when it’s on, it’s on. Crowds are often here, so you’ll have company. The 4ft in the afternoon is a bit smaller, but still clean.

Tuesday the 21st is the real standout early on. Morning sees a 6ft, 13-second groundswell from the WSW with a solid 1077 energy value. The wind stays cross-off and gentle, so it’ll be clean. That’s your best bet for the first few days. The afternoon holds a similar 5ft.

Wednesday the 22nd gets a bit trickier. Morning is only 4ft and marginal, but the afternoon jumps to 7ft with a cross-shore wind that’ll put some chop on the face. Not ideal.

Then we hit a wall from Thursday the 23rd right through to Saturday the 2nd of August. The swell is massive – 12ft, 16ft, 13ft – and it’s way too big for this beginner-friendly spot. The energy readings go from 4233 all the way up to 20783, which is extremely strong. The wind is mostly cross-off and clean, but unless you’re an expert, this is a no-go. It’s a beach break, so with that much power, it’s more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle session.

Sunday the 26th of July offers a brief respite. The swell drops to 7ft with a clean cross-off breeze and light winds. The energy is 1269 – moderate. That’s a nice window for a surf, but it’s short-lived.

Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th are back to big, intimidating waves (12ft to 10ft) with strong winds, and on Tuesday afternoon, a fresh onshore wind makes it lumpy and poor.

From Wednesday the 29th through to Saturday the 1st of August, it’s all big groundswell from the SSW and SW, between 10ft and 15ft, with onshore winds. The energy is sky-high, but the conditions are blown out or too big. Not recommended.

Now, finally, Sunday the 2nd of August is a glimmer of hope. It’s still a 12ft swell, but there’s a clean offshore wind in the morning and a glassy cross-off in the afternoon. This is still expert territory, but the wind is perfect.

The real gem comes on Monday the 3rd of August. The swell drops to a clean 7ft from the SW with a 12-second period, and the energy is a solid 1439. The wind is a light cross-off, and the afternoon turns glassy. That’s a top-notch session for experienced surfers. Tuesday the 4th of August follows with a 5ft, 12-second groundswell, clean conditions, and a light offshore wind – a great way to wind down the forecast.

So, to sum it up: the best on offer is Tuesday the 21st of July for the best combo of size and clean conditions, and then a long wait until Monday the 3rd of August for another clean, manageable swell. The rest is either too big, too windy, or too gnarly for a paddle.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 6°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 8°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Monday
20
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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16
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15
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1.7
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13
1.6
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13
1.3
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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496
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1077
841
527
367
1172
3741
5453
4950
8119
12361
6716
6075
4233
4634
2362
1269
981
1624
Wind (km/h)
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NNW
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NW
15
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15
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15
NNW
20
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20
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15
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25
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High Tide
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
8:40AM1.49m
7:09PM1.39m
Low Tide
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
2:08PM1.09m
2:22AM0.48m
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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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