Surf Forecasts:
Fairhaven surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 19s period, SW swell with 13,445 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 12s 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 19s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fairhaven in the next 16 days are 4.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) 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 0.7m 4s period and expected on Monday (Sep 14) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 15ft (4.5m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 15ft (4.5m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fairhaven over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let's talk about Fairhaven.
Right off the bat, we've got a bit of a wait on our hands. The first few days are a write-off, with messy onshore winds and poor conditions. Things really start to get interesting on Saturday the 12th. That's the standout session for this whole outlook.
Saturday the 12th is your pick of the fortnight. We've got a solid 8ft of SW groundswell rolling in, with a long 15-second period between sets. The real beauty is the wind – glassy offshore from the north, just a light breeze. This break is known as a rare one, so to have it lining up like this is a treat. The wave energy is strong (2685), and conditions will be clean. This one is for the experienced crew though; at that size it's not a beginner's game. The water temp is pretty standard for this time of year, nothing wild to report.
Sunday the 13th sees the swell dropping to 5ft, but we're still holding offshore winds from the NNW. It's a moderate breeze, so it'll be clean but a bit wind-affected. Still a very good option for someone who wants a slightly smaller, less intense session than Saturday.
Monday the 14th is smaller again at 4ft, with cross-offshore winds. It's marginal but rideable if you're keen.
The following week gets tricky. Tuesday the 15th and Wednesday the 16th see a big pulse of SW swell, pushing up to 13ft. The energy readings are massive (5228), but this spot isn't built for that size. The wind is messy and onshore, so it's a pass unless you're kiting.
Friday the 18th shows another big pulse of 12ft SW swell with clean cross-offshore winds from the NW. This is another one for the experts only, but the conditions are clean and there's plenty of power. A solid option for the brave.
The outlook finishes with a few marginal days and a note for Tuesday the 22nd. That morning shows 8ft of SW groundswell with a long 17-second period and a gentle offshore breeze from the north. The energy is strong (3052) and conditions are set to be clean. It's a promising call for the second week, but long-range, so keep an eye on it.
Stay frothing, Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun night, min 7°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Wed morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 8 | SW 11 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2177 | 392 | 524 | 757 | 1342 | 3088 | 4717 | 6953 | 12548 | 12541 | 8591 | 6509 | 3822 | 2763 | 2880 | 4084 | 2668 | 2169 | 1547 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | on | glassy | off | off | off |
High Tide | 6:34AM1.70m | 5:44PM1.62m | 7:44AM1.61m | 6:49PM1.51m | 9:07AM1.56m | 8:25PM1.44m | 10:26AM1.59m | 10:13PM1.47m | 11:27AM1.65m | 11:36PM1.60m | 12:15PM1.71m | 00:38AM1.74m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:41PM0.14m | 12:13PM0.91m | 00:39AM0.25m | 1:23PM0.98m | 1:53AM0.37m | 2:59PM0.98m | 3:21AM0.45m | 4:31PM0.86m | 4:46AM0.47m | 5:37PM0.67m | 5:54AM0.45m | 6:27PM0.48m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — |
 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:09 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 18 | 20 | 13 |
Feels °C | 10 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 17 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 20 | S 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 1006 | 392 | 192 | 757 | 940 | 3088 | 4117 | 2968 | 157 | 12541 | 8591 | 6509 | 3822 | 2763 | 2880 | 4084 | 2668 | 2169 | 1547 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | SW 22 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 18 | — | SW 25 | S 21 | — | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | — | — | — | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | — |
| kJ | 152 | 73 | 151 | 627 | 1342 | — | 97 | 33 | — | 152 | 190 | 170 | — | — | — | 77 | 17 | 5 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 22 | SW 21 | SW 14 | S 18 | — | S 16 | S 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 73 | 154 | 346 | 6 | — | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | — | — | — | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 |
| kJ | 2177 | 294 | 524 | — | — | — | 4717 | 6953 | 12548 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 9 | 374 | 211 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 32 | 596 | 1205 | 528 | 9 | 528 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 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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