Surf Forecasts:
Fairhaven surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, SW swell with 6,002 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 13s 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 19s. 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 3.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fairhaven over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's get into it.
First up, we've got Fairhaven. It’s a pretty exposed spot that loves a solid SW swell, and the next couple of weeks are lining up with plenty of that. The water temp is sitting at about 57°, which is pretty standard for this time of year – nothing wild going on there.
The surf kicks off on Thursday afternoon the 27th of August with a small 3ft SW groundswell at 13 seconds. It's not big, but with glassy conditions and light SSE winds, it'll be clean. The energy is moderate (397). Don't expect much though, this is a rare breaker, so you'll need to be patient.
Friday the 28th morning is where it gets interesting. We’ve got a 8ft WSW swell rolling in with a 13-second period and a cross-offshore W wind at 9 mph. The energy jumps way up (4286), and the file says it's excellent for experienced surfers. This is only for the experienced crew though – that size is getting into expert territory.
Saturday the 29th morning is a beauty. The swell drops a touch to 6ft from the SW, 14-second period, but the wind is glassy out of the W at 3 mph. That's a recipe for some very clean, fun waves. The energy is strong (1500). This is looking like the best all-rounder for the first week – solid but not too big, and perfect conditions.
Sunday the 30th and Monday the 31st mornings will still have decent 7ft to 8ft SW swell, but winds start to get a bit messy with some cross and onshore components. Monday morning has a glassy NNW wind again, which is a huge plus, with an 8ft SW groundswell (14 secs) and very strong energy (2899). Worth a look if you can handle the size.
The first week of September sees some serious size. Wednesday the 2nd afternoon is a standout: a massive 10ft WSW swell, 14-second period, with a clean cross-offshore WNW breeze. The energy is through the roof (5995). This is big, powerful, and clean – expert only.
Saturday the 5th of September morning is an absolute beast but maybe too much. A 16ft WSW swell with a 13-second period and an energy reading of 12347. The file warns the swell is predicted to be too big for the break. That’s for the big wave specialists only, and even then, it might be more of a spectator sport. This kind of setup might be more interesting for kite surfers than paddle surfing.
From the 7th of September onwards, things get messy with strong onshore winds and lumpy conditions. The 9th of September afternoon has another massive 12ft SW swell (16-second period) with almost 10000 energy, but light cross-onshore winds. Again, too big and not clean enough for a good paddle session.
Then, around the 11th of September, we get a nice reset. Friday the 11th morning offers a 7ft SW groundswell, 14-second period, with a clean cross-offshore NNW breeze. It’s back to manageable, clean, and powerful. A solid option for the more distant end of the forecast.
So, the real standout here is Saturday the 29th of August morning – clean, glassy, and a solid 6ft. That’s the one to circle. If you’re after a bigger, more powerful challenge, Wednesday the 2nd of September afternoon is your session.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
780 | 1906 | 2795 | 2119 | 1500 | 1558 | 1228 | 1583 | 1892 | 2012 | 2166 | 2090 | 3001 | 2120 | 1413 | 1626 | 4038 | 2880 | 1991 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 5:17AM0.56m | 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 | |||||||
— | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 10 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 10 |
Feels °C | 8 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 5 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
780 | 918 | 2795 | 2119 | 1500 | 1558 | 1228 | 1583 | 1892 | 2012 | 2166 | 2090 | 3001 | 2120 | 1413 | 1626 | 2620 | 2880 | 1991 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 19 | WSW 18 | — | — | — | SW 23 | SW 22 | SW 20 | SW 20 | S 14 | SW 20 | SW 18 | S 16 | — | NNE 4 | SW 18 | — | S 16 | — |
643 | 1399 | — | — | — | 21 | 73 | 136 | 61 | 58 | 380 | 1018 | 5 | — | 7 | 210 | — | 5 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | — | S 16 | S 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 19 | 17 | 17 | — | 19 | 40 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 13 | — | — | — | SW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | NNW 3 | N 4 | WSW 15 | WSW 6 | — |
— | 1906 | — | — | — | 47 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4038 | 99 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 16 | 10 | 9 | 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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