Surf Forecasts:
Fairhaven surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 15s period, WSW swell with 19,497 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 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 Monday (Jul 13) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 15s 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 6.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 21ft (6.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fairhaven over the next 16 days.
G'day, it's Rusty.
Alright, let's talk about Fairhaven. Now, you might look at the forecast and see some absolute bombs coming in, but there's a catch. This spot is a "rarely breaks" kind of place, so when it does get a massive, clean swell, it's a real event, but it can just as easily be a whole lot of nothing. The water's sitting about average for the time of year, so nothing wild to worry about there.
The first week brings some serious raw power, but it's more for the brave than the beginner. We're talking a solid 13ft SW groundswell (16 seconds) rolling in on Monday the 13th, with a cross-off fresh breeze. The combined energy is a massive 7961 (strong), but at that size, this break is essentially for experts only; it's just too big. Tuesday the 14th pushes even bigger, hitting 16ft with moderate cross-shore wind and a combined energy of 17132 (very strong). The whole first part of the week is similar – big, clean swells but only for the most experienced crew.
The standout here, and the best on offer in the whole outlook, is definitely Friday afternoon on the 18th. The swell has dropped to a much more manageable 8ft from the SW, with a long 16-second period, and the wind goes glassy. The combined energy is a moderate 2773, but with glassy conditions, those long-period lines will be a treat for the experienced surfer out there. It's a rare clean window on a big swell. Be aware, with the consistency being "rarely breaks," this is a real gift, and with crowds listed as "often," expect to share it.
After that, things drop right off. A few small, clean days follow with some offshore breezes, but the energy is weak, with combined energy under 1000. By the second week, we're looking at some promising but less certain windows. The mornings of Tuesday the 22nd and Wednesday the 23rd offer some clean, small waves for a beginner, with knee-to-waist high sets and offshore winds. A later highlight appears on Saturday the 25th, with a 7ft SW groundswell (16 seconds) and light cross-off winds in the morning, turning glassy in the afternoon with rain. The combined energy is 2737 (moderate), making it another great window for the experienced. The final days of the outlook get messy, turning onshore and rainy, so not worth paddling out for.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Mon morning, light winds from the WNW by Wed afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sun 19 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 15 | SW 15 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 10350 | 7961 | 9407 | 13809 | 8766 | 10998 | 4883 | 4541 | 2618 | 2708 | 3398 | 3224 | 2708 | 3396 | 2768 | 1728 | 1161 | 841 | 604 | 268 | 180 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 9:54AM1.75m | 8:37PM1.52m | 11:05AM1.82m | 9:59PM1.52m | 12:07PM1.89m | 11:20PM1.57m | 1:01PM1.96m | 00:33AM1.64m | 1:47PM2.00m | 1:37AM1.72m | 2:29PM2.02m | 2:36AM1.76m | 3:08PM2.00m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:32AM0.13m | 3:38PM1.05m | 3:43AM0.11m | 4:58PM1.00m | 4:54AM0.08m | 6:07PM0.88m | 6:01AM0.06m | 7:05PM0.73m | 7:01AM0.08m | 7:56PM0.56m | 7:55AM0.13m | 8:43PM0.41m | 8:44AM0.22m | ||||||||
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 | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — |
 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 |
mm | 2 | — | 1 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 8 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 |
| kJ | 4665 | 7961 | 9407 | 10170 | 7396 | 6134 | 4883 | 3390 | 2618 | 2708 | 3398 | 3224 | 2708 | 3396 | 2768 | 1728 | 1161 | 841 | 604 | 268 | 180 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 16 | — | — | — | S 17 | S 15 | — | — | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | SW 22 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 43 | — | — | — | 23 | 41 | — | — | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 20 | 97 | 66 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 20 | SW 19 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 63 | 133 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WSW 15 | SW 15 | WSW 15 | — | WSW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | N 3 | NNE 4 |
| kJ | 10350 | 17 | 21 | 13809 | 8766 | 10998 | — | 4541 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 13 | 347 | 347 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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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