Fairhaven Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.47° S 144.10° E

Fairhaven Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 15 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fairhaven sea temperature is
14.2° C
0.6° 

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


Fairhaven surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SW swell with 4,044 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 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 Thursday (Jul 16) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fairhaven in the next 16 days are 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Thu 16th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 15s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 16th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 15s
Most Powerful 1PM (Thu 16th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 15s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. We’ve got a mixed bag coming our way for Fairhaven over the next couple of weeks, with some real gems buried in there for the experienced crew, but a fair bit of average to poor stuff too. Let’s break it down.

The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there when you first paddle out.

We start the period with a bit of a washout this Thursday (16th July). A solid 10ft SW groundswell (15-second period) is rolling in, but it’s got that cross-onshore wind messing up the surface. The combined energy is huge (4027), but the ride won’t be clean – it’s more of a wind-blown affair. Friday morning (17th July) is where things turn on. We’ve got an 8ft SW swell, period stretching to 16 seconds, and the wind swings cross-off. That’s a groundswell with serious grunt, dumping a lot of energy (3212) into the lineup. It’s a big one though, so this is for experienced surfers only. The afternoon gets even better – glassy conditions, zero wind, and the same 8ft SW pulse. That is the standout of the first week. The wave quality is killer. As this is a rare breaker for Fairhaven, it’s a special treat when it lines up like this.

Saturday (18th July) continues the goodness. Morning sees a 6ft SW swell with cross-off winds, still clean. By the afternoon, the swell eases to 6ft from the WSW, but we get glass again. That’s another excellent window for the experienced crew, though the crowd factor might be something to think about – this spot can get busy.

Sunday (19th July) drops off into the 3ft range with cross-off winds. It’s clean but smaller, okay for a beginner session if the tide works. It stays a bit small and clean through Monday and Tuesday (20th-21st July), with the swell around 3-5ft. Tuesday afternoon picks up a touch, and the cross-off keeps things tidy.

Wednesday (22nd July) turns interesting. Morning has a light WNW breeze making it glassy, with a 4ft SW swell. The afternoon even sees a rain shower come through, but glassy again. For a break that rarely breaks, these are lovely conditions to be out.

The big news is the second week. Friday the 24th July morning sees a 10ft SW swell return, but a fresh 18 mph cross-off wind will make it a battle. The energy is massive (2883), but it’s not clean. By Monday afternoon the 27th, things look epic again – a 10ft WSW swell, 12-second period, and moderate offshore winds. The combined energy is the biggest of the whole run (5114). That’s a heavy, powerful groundswell with offshore wind. Perfect for those who know what they’re doing. This is another standout, but it’s a long-range call so keep an eye on it – forecasts can shift.

Tuesday the 28th July stays excellent with offshore winds and 8ft swell. Wednesday the 29th afternoon has a light offshore and a 8ft swell – another quality window for experts. The rest of the forecast into the end of July gets messy with onshore winds and choppy conditions, so the real action is those few days.

Remember, Fairhaven is a rare break. When it fires like this, you don’t want to miss it. Keep the board waxed.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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3
SW
14
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SW
15
3
SW
15
2.5
SW
15
2.5
SW
16
2.5
SW
16
2.2
SW
14
1.9
SW
14
1.7
WSW
13
1.3
WSW
13
1
WSW
12
0.9
WSW
12
0.6
SW
18
1.1
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.6
SW
13
1.1
WSW
12
1.3
SW
12
1.3
SW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3372
3936
3900
2708
3212
3001
1999
1330
946
563
325
233
246
587
314
476
540
867
359
486
455
Wind (km/h)
10
W
10
SW
5
S
5
WNW
10
NW
0
WNW
10
NW
10
NW
0
E
10
NW
10
NW
5
NW
10
NW
15
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15
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15
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5
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Wind State
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cross-on
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cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
High Tide
11:20PM1.57m
1:01PM1.96m
00:33AM1.64m
1:47PM2.00m
1:37AM1.72m
2:29PM2.02m
2:36AM1.76m
3:08PM2.00m
3:30AM1.78m
3:44PM1.96m
4:20AM1.76m
4:19PM1.88m
5:07AM1.72m
4:51PM1.79m
Low Tide
6:01AM0.06m
7:05PM0.73m
7:01AM0.08m
7:56PM0.56m
7:55AM0.13m
8:43PM0.41m
8:44AM0.22m
9:26PM0.30m
9:30AM0.35m
10:07PM0.24m
10:13AM0.48m
10:47PM0.22m
10:55AM0.63m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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9
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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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