Surf Forecasts:
Fairhaven surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 19s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 19s period, SW swell with 6,192 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 20s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fairhaven in the next 16 days are 3.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fairhaven over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk Fairhaven. This break is a beginner-friendly wave, but it’s a fickle one – it rarely breaks. Water temp is about 57°F, just a tad warmer than usual. When it does come alive, you gotta be on your toes.
We start on Monday, August 24th with some real size. Morning brings 6ft of solid SW swell, 14-second period, with a clean offshore breeze. Wave energy is strong at 1432. This is excellent for the experienced surfer, but 6ft is getting a bit much for beginners. Afternoon drops to 6ft, still clean with a glassy offshore wind.
Tuesday the 25th, morning is again the call: 7ft SW swell, 13 seconds, clean with a light cross-offshore wind. Afternoon gets messy as the wind turns onshore, so go early.
We hit a bit of a lull from Wednesday to Thursday morning. Thursday the 27th has a tiny clean 3ft swell in the morning, and a glassy 2ft, 14-second groundswell in the afternoon. Real small, but clean.
Now, Friday the 28th is the first big standout. The morning is clean with a 7ft SW swell and a very long 18-second period. Energy jumps to 3658 (strong). That’s big, powerful, excellent surf. Then the afternoon goes totally glassy with the same 7ft and a 16-second period (2599 energy). This is a dream scenario for a spot that rarely works. Expect company, though.
Saturday the 29th is a step down to 5ft with a glassy morning, still clean and fun. Sunday the 30th is similar: glassy morning with 5ft, picking up to 7ft in the afternoon.
Then, the next great call: Monday, August 31st. An absolute monster. The morning is glassy with a 10ft SW swell and a 19-second period. Energy is a massive 6271. This is expert-only territory. Afternoon is equally big and glassy. This is the top standout, but it’s a week out – promising, but not certain.
Tuesday the 1st of September sees the swell drop to 7ft, still clean. Wednesday and Thursday are mixed. Friday the 4th is a total washout with a 13ft swell that’s too big for the break. Saturday the 5th returns to a clean 4ft. Sunday the 6th sees another huge pulse: 10ft and 13ft, clean but too big.
From Monday the 7th onward, it’s extreme: a 20ft swell with a near-gale on Monday is a write-off. Tuesday the 8th is still huge at 16ft and 15ft, clean but still overwhelming.
Best on offer: Friday the 28th of August – that afternoon glassy session with 7ft of long-period groundswell is a true gift for a spot that rarely breaks. And for the experts, Monday the 31st is the big, clean, massive one to circle on the calendar.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 18 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1423 | 1037 | 1173 | 1417 | 1259 | 1558 | 1528 | 1137 | 940 | 243 | 186 | 774 | 2810 | 2599 | 1845 | 1031 | 902 | 552 | 653 | 1929 | 2032 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy |
High Tide | 6:16PM1.39m | 9:04AM1.42m | 7:14PM1.30m | 10:33AM1.46m | 8:59PM1.24m | 11:35AM1.53m | 10:44PM1.28m | 12:17PM1.61m | 11:55PM1.39m | 12:50PM1.68m | 00:47AM1.52m | 1:19PM1.74m | 1:30AM1.66m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:06PM1.07m | 1:31AM0.54m | 2:37PM1.13m | 2:44AM0.59m | 4:37PM1.10m | 4:07AM0.59m | 5:48PM0.98m | 5:17AM0.56m | 6:29PM0.84m | 6:11AM0.51m | 7:01PM0.69m | 6:56AM0.47m | 7:30PM0.53m | ||||||||
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 | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — |
 | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — |
mm | — | — | 8 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 13 |
Feels °C | 13 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 13 | SW 18 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 1423 | 1037 | 1173 | 1417 | 1259 | 1558 | 1528 | 1137 | 940 | 243 | 133 | 746 | 2810 | 2599 | 1845 | 1031 | 902 | 552 | 653 | 1929 | 2032 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 21 | SW 20 | SW 18 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | — | — | — | SW 16 | SSW 11 | SW 14 | WSW 19 | WSW 13 | — | — | — | SW 23 | SW 21 | SW 18 | S 16 | SW 22 |
| kJ | 9 | 15 | 81 | 184 | 452 | — | — | — | 41 | 170 | 186 | 774 | 848 | — | — | — | 21 | 72 | 475 | 21 | 379 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 20 | S 14 | S 14 | ESE 4 | — | — | — | SW 24 | SW 15 | WSW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 17 | SW 26 | SW 18 |
| kJ | — | 38 | 4 | 16 | 6 | — | — | — | 22 | 134 | 55 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 26 | 111 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 3 | NE 4 | NNE 3 | E 4 | — | SW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 5 | 4 | 4 | 6 | — | 46 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
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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).
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