Fairhaven surfForecast / VIC – Torquay / Australia

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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 13) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 16s 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 2.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (May 13) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Wed 13th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 15th May)5ft (1.5m) 18s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sun 17th May)6.5ft (2.0m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tue
19
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
2
1
1
3
3
3
2
2
2
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
2
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
16
1.3
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1
SW
13
0.7
SW
12
0.4
WSW
16
1.4
SW
18
1.5
WSW
16
1.5
WSW
16
1.3
WSW
14
1
WSW
13
1.2
WSW
13
1.9
WSW
16
1.9
WSW
15
1.7
WSW
14
1.9
SW
13
1.8
SW
13
1.7
SW
13
1.6
SW
12
1.3
SW
12
1.2
SW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
560
659
464
330
144
100
1321
1199
1067
638
368
479
1809
1488
1210
1218
1083
946
700
440
357
Wind (km/h)
10
ENE
5
NE
10
ESE
5
NNE
5
NNW
10
E
5
N
10
N
15
NNE
10
N
10
N
5
NNE
15
NNE
20
N
15
N
5
NNW
5
NNE
10
ENE
15
NNE
10
WNW
15
SW
cross-off
cross-off
cross
glassy
off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
High Tide
6:58AM1.36m
7:16PM1.50m
8:25AM1.44m
8:13PM1.46m
9:46AM1.59m
9:14PM1.45m
10:53AM1.77m
10:14PM1.48m
11:51AM1.94m
11:10PM1.55m
12:42PM2.07m
00:04AM1.63m
1:31PM2.15m
Low Tide
00:57AM0.74m
12:56PM0.77m
1:54AM0.65m
2:20PM0.85m
2:54AM0.51m
3:46PM0.88m
3:52AM0.35m
4:58PM0.85m
4:48AM0.17m
5:57PM0.79m
5:42AM0.02m
6:48PM0.73m
6:34AM-0.09m
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
heavy rain
light rain
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:15
7:16
7:16
7:18
7:18
7:20
7:20
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:22
5:22
5:21
5:21
5:20
5:19
5:17
3
15
4
Temp °C
15
16
15
15
19
19
16
21
21
17
18
18
17
21
20
16
16
15
15
15
16
15
15
14
14
17
16
14
18
18
14
15
17
14
18
18
15
16
15
14
15
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
16
1.3
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1
SW
13
0.7
SW
12
0.5
ESE
5
1.4
SW
18
1.5
WSW
16
1.5
WSW
16
1.3
WSW
14
1
WSW
13
1.2
WSW
13
1.9
WSW
16
1.9
WSW
15
1.7
WSW
14
1.9
SW
13
1.8
SW
13
1.7
SW
13
1.6
SW
12
1.3
SW
12
1.2
SW
11
Energy kJ
560
659
464
330
144
15
1321
1199
1067
638
368
479
1809
1488
1210
1218
1083
946
700
440
357
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
12
0.9
ESE
6
0.8
ESE
6
0.8
ESE
6
0.5
ESE
5
0.5
SW
12
0.5
E
5
0.2
ESE
7
0.4
NE
4
0.3
E
8
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
8
0.3
ESE
9
0.4
SW
20
0.4
SW
18
Energy kJ
232
57
36
40
14
69
11
4
6
12
7
7
16
97
112
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
13
0.3
SW
17
0.4
WSW
16
0.2
ESE
7
0.1
S
16
0.1
SW
24
0.2
SSW
21
0.1
SW
21
0.2
ESE
9
0.3
SW
21
Energy kJ
5
4
4
3
46
100
4
5
22
45
18
7
72
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ESE
5
1
E
6
0.6
E
5
0.8
NNE
4
0.6
NE
4
0.5
NE
4
0.5
NE
4
0.6
NNE
4
0.6
NE
4
0.6
NE
4
0.7
NNE
4
0.5
SW
3
Energy kJ
51
64
17
17
11
7
9
11
12
9
13
5
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
1
1
3
3
3
2
2
2
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
2
1
Distance (km)
0
0
52
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
9
Best forecast wave conditions in Torquay
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
1
1
3
3
3
2
2
2
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
3
2
4
3
4
4
5
3
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
5
5
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
9
6
8
9
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
6
5
5
4
4
7
5
5
4
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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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