
Surf Forecasts:
Fairhaven surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with 5,146 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 14s 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s. 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 1PM. 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 (Jul 25) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fairhaven over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. The surf over the next 16 days here at Fairhaven is a real mixed bag. We’ve got plenty of swell on the horizon, but the conditions are going to be a real battle, especially for the beginner crew. This spot is a beginner-friendly wave that rarely breaks, so when it does, it’s a bit of a treat, but you’ve got to pick your windows.
The water temperature is running about average for this time of year, so nothing too wild on that front.
The first real taste of action comes in on Saturday morning, the 18th of July. We’ve got a solid 6 ft SW groundswell with a 14-second period. The combined energy is pumping at 1280 (moderate wave energy), and with a light WNW breeze, it’s going to be clean. That’s a standout morning for the more experienced surfers, as 6 ft is a bit much for beginners. The swell direction is right on the money for this spot, too.
Saturday afternoon drops off a bit, with a 6 ft SW swell and a 13-second period, but the wind goes cross, so it’s not as clean. The energy is still decent at 1011 (moderate), but it’s a marginal call.
Sunday the 19th brings a smaller 3 ft to 3 ft WSW swell, with good 13-second period. The morning is clean with a light NW breeze, and the afternoon turns offshore with a NNW wind. This is a much better window for the beginners, with clean, smaller waves and a combined energy around 438-572 (weak to moderate). It’s a good, mellow day.
Monday the 20th sees a bump back up to 4 ft, with a very long 16-second period from the WSW. That’s a proper groundswell, and with a light NW wind, the morning session is clean. The energy is 721 (moderate). Because of the long period, it might be a bit straight at this beach break, but it’s worth a look.
Tuesday the 21st is a highlight. 6 ft WSW swell, 14-second period, and a clean cross-off wind all day. The energy is strong at 1005 (moderate to strong). This is one of the best on offer, with good shape and clean conditions.
Wednesday the 22nd gets messy. The swell holds at 4-5 ft, but the wind picks up to 12 mph, making it marginal. Light rain and a cross-chop in the afternoon make it a write-off for clean surfing.
Now, from Thursday the 23rd, the swell gets big. We’re looking at 10 ft on Thursday morning, and then it just keeps building. The problem is the wind, which is cross-onshore, making it choppy and messy. The combined energy hits 3606 (very strong) on Thursday, but it’s not for paddling. This is more of a kite-surfing setup.
Friday the 24th is a classic example of too much of a good thing. The swell is 10 ft to 12 ft, and the energy is massive (5828 to 7791). The wind is a clean cross-off, but the waves are too big for this break. Only for experts, and even then, it’s a big call.
The pattern continues through the next week. Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th have 8 ft to 10 ft swell with clean wind, but it’s still big and the energy is very strong. Monday the 27th is the same story, with 10 ft swell. Tuesday the 28th is the biggest, with 12 ft swell and a 16-second period, and the energy is a staggering 12083 (very strong). The forecast says it’s too big for this break.
We get a bit of a drop on Wednesday the 29th, down to 8 ft, but the wind is still strong. Then Thursday the 30th through to the 1st of August is a total no-go. The swell is 13 ft to 16 ft, and the wind is onshore and howling. The energy is through the roof, but the conditions are poor. The last day on the 2nd of August settles a bit to 8 ft, but with a cross-shore wind and chop, it’s still not one for the log.
So, the standout is Saturday morning, July 18th for the crew who can handle a bit of size, and Sunday, July 19th for the beginners looking for clean, smaller waves. There’s a long gap of big, messy swell from late July, so don’t get your hopes up for the end of the month.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 18 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
1888 | 1273 | 1011 | 520 | 335 | 184 | 246 | 683 | 496 | 476 | 1005 | 932 | 347 | 514 | 488 | 3621 | 3606 | 2657 | 1742 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 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 | 5:54AM1.66m | 5:22PM1.68m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 11:25PM0.25m | 11:35AM0.76m | 00:02AM0.30m | |||||||
— | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 10 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 |
Feels °C | 9 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 |
1888 | 1273 | 1011 | 520 | 335 | 184 | 129 | 683 | 496 | 476 | 1005 | 932 | 347 | 514 | 488 | 3621 | 3606 | 2657 | 1742 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | S 12 | — | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | WSW 12 | E 11 | — | — | SW 13 | E 10 | E 10 | — | — | S 16 | SW 13 |
4 | 3 | — | 150 | 176 | 123 | 85 | 33 | 14 | 2 | — | — | 277 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 5 | 1006 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 15 | — | SW 22 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | S 16 | E 11 | — | — | — | E 10 | E 10 | — | — | — | — | S 15 |
— | 4 | — | 18 | 61 | 131 | 246 | 5 | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 18 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 2 | WNW 3 | SW 8 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 268 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 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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