Fairhaven Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.47° S 144.10° E

Fairhaven Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 14 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fairhaven sea temperature is
14.2°C
1.2° 

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


Fairhaven surf forecast from 14 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 8,568 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 16 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s 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 16) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fairhaven in the next 16 days are 4.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 20) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Wed 16th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 15s
Best Surf 7PM (Wed 16th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 15s
Most Powerful 1AM (Wed 16th Sep)15ft (4.5m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about Fairhaven.

This is a tricky one. Fairhaven is a beginner-friendly spot that rarely breaks, and for most of this outlook, the conditions just aren’t lining up. The good news is that the forecast shows a few windows where it could get interesting, especially if you're a more experienced surfer willing to handle some size.

Right off the bat, the first few days are a write-off. From Tuesday the 15th through Thursday the 17th, we’ve got a solid 12ft to 8ft of SW swell, but the wind is a mess – cross-on and onshore, making for poor, choppy surf. Not worth paddling out. This stretch is a no-go.

Then things start to clean up a bit. Friday the 18th and Saturday the 19th see the swell dropping to 7ft to 7ft from the SW, and the wind shifts to a light, clean cross-off from the NW. The combined swell energy is moderate, sitting around 2645 (Friday morning) down to 1162 (Saturday afternoon). It’s still only marginal surf, but for the first time, it’s rideable and clean. The period is a solid 13 seconds, so there's some groundswell power, but at a beach break like Fairhaven, that long period might make it break a bit straight. Still, for a beginner spot that rarely fires, it’s a step up.

Sunday the 20th is a standout moment. The morning is small at 4ft, but the wind goes offshore from the NNW at 30 km/h, making it clean. The real story is the afternoon: a big 16ft SW swell rolls in, combined energy hitting 9373, with a moderate cross-off wind from the W. The conditions are described as clean, but that’s a lot of water. At over 8ft, this is expert territory only. If you’re a seasoned local and can handle it, the setup could be wild.

Monday the 21st goes back to messy with cross-on winds and 10ft to 12ft swell, so skip it.

Tuesday the 22nd is another potential highlight. Morning has 10ft SW swell (period 15 seconds, energy 5215) with clean cross-off wind from the ENE, making for excellent conditions for experienced surfers. That’s a big, powerful groundswell. Afternoon is a little less clean but still manageable.

From Wednesday the 23rd onward, things calm down in size but get seriously clean. Wednesday morning is glassy with a 6ft SW swell (14 seconds, energy 1438) – excellent conditions for experienced surfers. Thursday the 24th is even smaller at 4ft to 5ft, glassy again, good for beginners or a longboard. Friday the 25th morning picks up again to 7ft with glassy conditions, and afternoon goes to 8ft with offshore wind and a 16-second period – excellent for experienced surfers.

Saturday the 26th morning has 10ft SW swell, clean, with energy at 6445 – another excellent session for experts. The afternoon jumps to 13ft with a very long 19-second period, but the wind goes light cross-on, and the energy hits 9762. That’s a massive, powerful swell, and it’s likely too big for Fairhaven unless you’re a gun.

After that, it deteriorates. Sunday the 27th and Monday the 28th bring onshore winds and messy conditions, with moderate rain and poor surf. Tuesday the 29th and Wednesday the 30th are marginal at best.

Water temperature? It’s about average for this time of year, so nothing unusual to report there.

Best on offer: If you’re an expert, Sunday the 20th afternoon (16ft, clean) and Saturday the 26th morning (10ft, clean) are the standouts. For everyone else, Friday the 25th morning (7ft, glassy) is your best bet – clean, manageable size, and good energy.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon night, min 8°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Tue afternoon, calm by Thu afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 7°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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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3.5
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4.5
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
157
3846
4976
8568
5330
5210
4135
2570
1991
2188
1639
1326
1929
1452
1147
496
478
6549
2281
Wind (km/h)
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25
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25
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High Tide
2:11AM1.94m
2:07PM1.81m
2:50AM1.96m
2:39PM1.80m
3:26AM1.94m
3:09PM1.76m
4:01AM1.87m
3:39PM1.71m
4:36AM1.78m
4:07PM1.63m
5:13AM1.68m
4:35PM1.55m
Low Tide
8:15AM0.45m
8:23PM0.13m
8:51AM0.49m
8:57PM0.11m
9:25AM0.55m
9:30PM0.15m
9:57AM0.63m
10:02PM0.21m
10:29AM0.72m
10:35PM0.30m
11:01AM0.82m
11:09PM0.40m
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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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