Fairhaven Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.47° S 144.10° E

Fairhaven Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 27 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fairhaven sea temperature is
13.6°C
0.5° 

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


Fairhaven surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with 5,343 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 12s period with WSW 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 (Aug 27) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 11s. 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 7AM. 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Thu 27th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 12s
Best Surf 4AM (Wed 2nd Sep)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 7AM (Wed 2nd Sep)11ft (3.5m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, fellow surfers, Rusty here. Let's get into it. We've got a solid run of swell headed our way for Fairhaven, but it's a story of two halves. The first week is where the real magic is, and then it turns into a big-wave show that's only for the brave and the experienced.

We kick off on Thursday morning, August 27th. It's a slow start, but a clean one. The swell is a modest 3ft from the WSW with a 12-second period, giving us a moderate energy level (547). The wind is a light cross-offshore from the NW, keeping things tidy. It's a gentle intro, but not a standout.

The real window opens up on Sunday, August 30th. That morning, Fairhaven is looking like a dream. We've got a solid 7ft SW groundswell with a 13-second period and a strong wave energy (1642). The wind is glassy from the W. This is excellent surf for those who know what they're doing. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

But hold on to your boards, because Monday, August 31st, is the absolute standout. Monday morning, the swell is pumping at 8ft from the SW, period 14 seconds, and the energy is cranking (3173). The wind is glassy from the NNW. That afternoon, it gets even better: 10ft from the SW, a very long 17-second period, and a massive energy level (4606). The wind is glassy, calm, and perfect. This is world-class surf for experienced surfers, and the consistency will be on point. The crowds are likely here, so get out early.

After that peak, the first week of September sees the swell staying solid, but the wind starts to mess with us. Tuesday and Wednesday mornings have strong cross-offshore winds that will keep the surface clean, but the onshore winds in the afternoons will chop things up. The swell hangs around 7ft to 8ft from the SW, which is still a fun size.

Then, from Friday, September 4th, things get wild. The swell jumps to 18ft and keeps climbing, hitting 20ft on the 6th. The energy numbers are off the charts (18129, 20565, 33361). This is a monster swell, far too big for Fairhaven. The waves will be closing out, dangerous, and only for the absolute elite. Honestly, with that kind of power and the wind, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. There's a gap of several days at the end of the second week where the swell is still too big, but the winds are a bit more manageable. The 11th of September has a 15ft WSW swell with a 17-second period and offshore winds from the N, making it a clean, giant, expert-only wave.

So, to sum it up: your window is from Sunday, August 30th, through Monday, August 31st. That's the cream of the crop. After that, it's a big-wave playground for the brave.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the NW by Tue afternoon).

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Saturday
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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
11:35AM1.53m
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
5:48PM0.98m
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
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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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