Surf Forecasts:
Fairhaven surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, WSW swell with 5,296 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s period with SSW 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 (Aug 27) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fairhaven in the next 16 days are 3.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) 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 0.8m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fairhaven over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, and I’ve been staring at the charts for Fairhaven. Right now, things are a bit quiet, but there’s a whole lot of juice on the way. The first few days are a slow burn, but the second half of the forecast is firing hard.
We’re picking up with Thursday morning the 27th. Fairhaven has a small, clean 3ft swell from the WSW with a 12-second period, and it’s glassy. The water is sitting at 57°, which is about average for this time of year, so nothing crazy there. The combined energy is moderate at 547. It’s a gentle start, but it’s surprisingly clean for a spot that rarely breaks.
Thursday afternoon holds that glassy, cross-off wind, with a slightly smaller 3ft from the SW, but a longer 13-second period. The energy is still low at 397. It’s a nice little window for a beginner, but the crowds can be a problem here.
Friday the 28th sees a jump in size. The morning brings a 5ft WSW swell with a very long 18-second period. The combined energy is strong at 2365. The wind is cross-shore, not perfect. The swell is getting bigger, but the quality is a bit iffy.
Saturday the 29th is where it starts to get interesting for experienced surfers. The morning is glassy with a solid 6ft SW swell at 14 seconds. The energy is strong at 1500. That’s a fantastic window. The afternoon turns cross-on, though, so get on it early.
Sunday the 30th is pumping, but it’s messy. The morning has a 7ft SW swell with a 13-second period (1729 energy), but it’s cross-shore. The afternoon is onshore and lumpy. Not great for a paddle board.
The first real standout is Monday the 31st. Both morning and afternoon are glassy. The morning has an 8ft SW swell (3006 energy) and the afternoon hits 8ft from the SW with a 15-second period (3541 energy). This is excellent surf, but at 8ft, it’s strictly for the experienced crew. The water is still clean, and the energy is very strong. If you’re a confident surfer, this is your best window in the first week.
Tuesday the 1st of September sees the wind pick up. It’s a fresh 19 mph cross-off, with a 7ft SW swell (2271 energy). It’s clean, but the wind is strong. It’s a scrap.
Wednesday the 2nd is too big. The swell hits 12ft from the WSW with a 14-second period. The energy is massive at 7422, but it’s way too big for this spot, even for experts. The wind is okay, but it’s a paddle-out only for the brave.
Thursday the 3rd and Friday the 4th are both riding massive, messy swells. Friday the 4th sees a 15ft WSW swell with a 15-second period, and the energy is insane at 14635. The wind is cross-off, but again, it’s just too much. This is more of a big-wave tow-in zone or a kite show.
The second standout is a promise for Friday the 11th of September. That’s a long way off, so treat it with a bit of caution. The morning has a 5ft SW swell with a 14-second period (1236 energy) and offshore wind. The afternoon improves to a 7ft SW swell with the same period (2803 energy) and offshore wind. If that holds, it will be a beautiful, clean, expert-level day. The water is still average temp, but the quality will be excellent.
The gap in the middle of the forecast (from the 4th to the 9th) is a write-off for most. The surf is either too big, too windy, or both. It’s a good week to stay home or watch the kamikazes.
Overall, Monday the 31st is the solid, reliable call. Friday the 11th is the long-range hope. The rest is a mixed bag of clean but small, or big but messy.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 7°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the NNW by Tue afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | WSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
243 | 215 | 780 | 2052 | 2795 | 2119 | 1500 | 1558 | 1756 | 1558 | 1764 | 2573 | 2534 | 1947 | 3001 | 2237 | 1526 | 2233 | 2722 | 5191 | 2318 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:35AM1.53m | 10:44PM1.28m | 12:17PM1.61m | 11:55PM1.39m | 12:50PM1.68m | 00:47AM1.52m | 1:19PM1.74m | 1:30AM1.66m | 1:47PM1.78m | 2:10AM1.78m | 2:14PM1.80m | 2:48AM1.88m | 2:42PM1.81m | 3:27AM1.93m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:48PM0.98m | 5:17AM0.56m | 6:29PM0.84m | 6:11AM0.51m | 7:01PM0.69m | 6:56AM0.47m | 7:30PM0.53m | 7:36AM0.44m | 7:59PM0.38m | 8:13AM0.44m | 8:29PM0.25m | 8:49AM0.47m | 9:00PM0.14m | ||||||||
6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | |
— | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 19 | 19 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 11 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
243 | 128 | 780 | 981 | 2795 | 2119 | 1500 | 1558 | 1319 | 1558 | 1764 | 2573 | 2534 | 1947 | 3001 | 2237 | 1526 | 2233 | 2722 | 2724 | 2318 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SW 13 | WSW 19 | WSW 18 | — | — | — | SW 23 | SW 22 | SW 20 | SW 20 | S 16 | SW 20 | SW 18 | S 16 | S 15 | NE 4 | — | S 17 | — | S 14 |
170 | 215 | 643 | 1399 | — | — | — | 21 | 73 | 136 | 188 | 19 | 380 | 1018 | 19 | 4 | 5 | — | 6 | — | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | WSW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 15 | S 14 | — | S 14 | S 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
134 | 54 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | 16 | — | 35 | 43 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | WSW 13 | — | — | — | — | SW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | NW 3 | — | SW 6 | WSW 14 | WNW 3 |
— | — | — | 2052 | — | — | — | — | 1756 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 7 | — | 47 | 5191 | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 554 | 411 | 9 | 13 | 10 | 10 |
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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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