Fairhaven surfForecast / VIC – Torquay / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Tuesday 19 May 2026 AEST
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Fairhaven surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Fairhaven sea temperature is
16.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Wednesday (May 20) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 17s is also forecast. 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 2.3m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 23) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Saturday (May 23) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Wed 20th May)7ft (2.2m) 10s
Best Surf 4AM (Wed 20th May)7ft (2.2m) 10s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sat 23rd May)7.5ft (2.3m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
3
0
0
2
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
2
2
2
2
4
2
2
4
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SW
12
1.7
SW
11
1.9
SW
11
1.9
SW
10
1.8
SW
10
1.6
SW
11
2
SW
14
2.1
SW
14
1.7
SW
12
1.5
SW
13
1.8
SW
14
2.3
SW
15
2
SW
14
1.7
SW
14
2.4
WSW
13
2.1
SW
12
2.5
SW
11
2.5
WSW
10
2.1
SW
11
1.8
SW
11
2.5
WSW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
448
701
844
701
663
606
1594
1680
854
710
1119
2178
1624
1083
1857
1229
1556
1470
954
778
1341
Wind (km/h)
10
W
20
WSW
10
W
20
WSW
20
SW
10
W
5
WNW
5
S
5
NW
5
NNE
10
ENE
10
NNW
10
NNW
15
NNW
15
W
15
WSW
15
WSW
10
WNW
10
WSW
5
SW
10
NW
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
on
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
1:31PM2.15m
00:57AM1.70m
2:18PM2.17m
1:49AM1.75m
3:03PM2.13m
2:41AM1.75m
3:48PM2.06m
3:35AM1.71m
4:31PM1.96m
4:32AM1.64m
5:15PM1.85m
5:33AM1.56m
5:59PM1.73m
Low Tide
7:36PM0.67m
7:25AM-0.14m
8:22PM0.62m
8:15AM-0.11m
9:08PM0.58m
9:05AM-0.02m
9:55PM0.55m
9:54AM0.14m
10:44PM0.53m
10:43AM0.33m
11:35PM0.53m
11:36AM0.53m
00:29AM0.52m
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clear
clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
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part cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
clear
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7:20
7:20
7:22
7:22
7:24
7:24
7:24
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5:17
5:16
5:16
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:14
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Temp °C
15
14
12
16
15
12
14
14
12
14
14
12
16
16
13
13
13
12
15
14
12
11
9
8
12
11
10
13
13
12
12
12
10
13
12
9
9
8
11
12
12
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SW
12
0.5
SW
18
1.6
SW
11
0.8
SW
17
0.9
SW
16
1.6
SW
11
2
SW
14
2.1
SW
14
1.7
SW
12
1.5
SW
13
1.8
SW
14
2.3
SW
15
2
SW
14
1.7
SW
14
2
SW
13
0.1
E
9
2.3
SW
11
2.2
SW
11
2.1
SW
11
1.8
SW
11
1.9
SW
10
Energy kJ
448
155
606
346
432
606
1594
1680
854
710
1119
2178
1624
1083
1305
2
1215
1080
954
778
745
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
20
0.2
ESE
9
0.6
SW
18
0.2
ESE
10
0.2
ESE
11
1
SW
16
0.2
ESE
11
0.2
ESE
11
0.2
ESE
11
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.1
E
10
0.1
SE
14
0.1
E
12
0.1
SW
15
0.3
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
1
SW
14
Energy kJ
134
8
255
9
12
480
12
11
11
8
8
2
8
3
8
41
94
404
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
9
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
16
0.2
ESE
10
0.2
E
11
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
19
0.1
E
9
0.2
ESE
12
0.2
ESE
11
0.2
ESE
12
0.2
ESE
12
Energy kJ
17
8
6
5
11
9
3
7
2
13
12
14
14
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WSW
4
1.7
SW
11
1.9
SW
11
1.9
SW
10
1.8
SW
10
0.6
N
3
0.5
N
4
2.4
WSW
13
2.1
SW
12
2.5
SW
11
2.5
WSW
10
2.5
WSW
10
Energy kJ
25
701
844
701
663
8
6
1857
1229
1556
1470
1341
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
1
2
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
2
3
4
4
4
2
2
4
Distance (km)
9
9
9
9
211
9
0
9
0
0
0
0
0
10
13
9
9
0
9
9
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Torquay
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
2
4
4
4
4
2
2
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
5
5
7
4
8
7
5
5
4
5
4
5
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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.

Fairhaven is 44 km (27 miles) from the city of Geelong. If you plan a holiday in Torquay, look for hotels and other accommodation in Geelong. Geelong has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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