Surf Forecasts:
Fairhaven surf forecast from 1 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: Thursday 3 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with 11,407 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 16s 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 16s period. 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) 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 1.3m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 8ft (2.4m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 18ft (5.5m) 14s |
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 our local patch. It’s a weird one, lads. The ocean is about to kick off, but the wind is going to be a proper bully for most of it.
The first few days are for the thrill-seekers. No real small stuff to start with, just a big jump.
First up, Wednesday, September 2nd. Fairhaven is looking at a clean 8ft swell from the SW, with a long, powerful 16-second period. The energy is a hefty 2911, and the wind is a nice cross-offshore breeze. The water is around average for the time of year. This is a solid, heavy session for experienced surfers only.
Then it gets absolutely mental on Thursday, September 3rd. The swell jumps to 13ft in the morning, with the energy reading rocketing to 11205. By the afternoon, it’s a massive 18ft from the WSW. This is a full-on, big-wave event. The energy is just insane (16764 in the afternoon). This is strictly for the chargers.
Friday the 4th and Saturday the 5th are still huge, with 12ft to 15ft swell. Friday morning looks clean with a cross-offshore wind, but that size is still terrifying. Saturday morning is a clean 13ft, but the wind is a fresh 35 km/h breeze, making it a real battle.
We get a bit of a window on Sunday, September 6th. The morning has an 8ft SW swell with a 14-second period and a light cross-offshore wind. The energy is still substantial at 2927, but it’s a much more manageable size. A good option for a strong intermediate surfer.
Then the lull hits. Monday the 7th and Tuesday the 8th see the swell drop right off. The 8th has a very long period 18-second groundswell at 5ft, but it’s small and weak.
The second week is a tough watch. From Wednesday the 9th right through to the 14th, we’ve got strong onshore winds ruining what would be epic waves. There are solid 7ft to 23ft swells in there, but the wind is straight onshore, turning it all into a messy, choppy disaster. It’s more of a kite-surfing show than a paddle spot then.
The true standout, and the one to get excited about, is Wednesday, September 16th. The morning is looking perfect: an 8ft SW swell, with a 15-second period, and a clean offshore wind from the NNW. The energy is solid at 2982. The afternoon is even better, with glassy, flat-calm conditions and the same size swell. This is the day to circle on the calendar. It’s a week and a half out, so a bit of a long shot, but right now, that’s the pick of the bunch.
Thursday the 17th also has a nice 8ft swell with a very long 17-second period, but the wind is onshore, putting a bump on it.
So, bottom line: the first few days are for experts only. A long stretch of blown-out nothingness follows, then a perfect window on the 16th. That’s your best bet.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 7°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri night, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | ||||||||||||||
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 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 15 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 20 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
3170 | 2911 | 3194 | 3669 | 6127 | 10934 | 7681 | 6637 | 6128 | 4853 | 6282 | 6575 | 6573 | 2927 | 1810 | 888 | 527 | 363 | 634 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 2:48AM1.88m | 2:42PM1.81m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:49AM0.47m | 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 | |||||||
— | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | |
— | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | |
mm | 4 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 12 |
Feels °C | 10 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | — | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | ESE 6 |
1426 | 2911 | 3194 | 3669 | 5078 | 5830 | 7681 | 6637 | 6128 | 4853 | 4915 | — | 3697 | 2927 | 1810 | 888 | 527 | 363 | 96 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | — | S 16 | S 16 | — | — | S 15 | S 16 | — | — | — | — | W 13 | — | WSW 18 | — | SW 22 | SW 21 | SW 14 |
162 | — | 5 | 21 | — | — | 18 | 42 | — | — | — | — | 1397 | — | 61 | — | 18 | 154 | 368 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 24 | — | WSW 12 | SW 20 |
4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | — | 29 | 634 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | — | — | WNW 4 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | — | — | — | N 4 | WSW 15 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | — | — | ENE 4 | E 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 |
3170 | — | — | 17 | 6127 | 10934 | — | — | — | 26 | 6282 | 6575 | 6573 | — | — | 4 | 19 | 41 | 117 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 9 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 26 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 29 | 542 | 543 | 9 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 52 | 31 |
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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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