
Surf Forecasts:
Fairhaven surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 16s period, WSW swell with 20,091 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 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 Tuesday (Aug 04) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.8m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 1.6m and 13s 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 6.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 21ft (6.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fairhaven over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for our local stretch.
Right off the bat, we've got a bit of a slow start, but there's some serious muscle building in the background. The water temp is sitting at 57°F which is pretty much normal for early August, so no surprises there.
Monday the 3rd kicks things off with a bit of a messy cross-off breeze from the WNW at 16 mph and a 7ft SW swell. The energy's there with a reading of 1985, but the conditions are a bit marginal. Tuesday morning looks a touch better with a cleaner 10ft SW swell and 12 mph WNW cross-off, but the quality's still not there. The afternoon goes sideways with rain showers and a cross-on wind, so we'll skip that.
Now, the first real standout is shaping up for Friday morning the 7th. We're looking at a gorgeous 6ft SW groundswell, period a solid 16 seconds, and the wind drops right out – glassy conditions, 3 mph from the WNW. That's clean surf. The combined energy is a healthy 1689, and it's going to be a sweet session for experienced surfers. The wind stays glassy into the afternoon, just a slight air, with a 6ft SW swell. This is your window.
Saturday the 8th keeps the good times rolling with a proper offshore breeze from the N at 9 mph, clean lines, and a 6ft SW swell. The energy is high at 1852, and the wind picks up a bit in the afternoon to 16 mph, but it's still offshore and clean. This is the best of the first week, hands down.
Things start to get a bit rowdy from Sunday the 9th. The swell bumps up, the wind gets stronger, and by Monday the 10th we're looking at a massive 13ft SW swell with a combined energy of 8031. The wind is light and even glassy in the afternoon, but this is way too big for Fairhaven. This is strictly for experts only, and even then, it's a beast. The big stuff keeps rolling all week, with 15ft, 16ft, even a 23ft spike on the 14th. The wind is often cross or cross-on, making it choppy and messy. This is more of a kite-surfing show than a paddle-in session for most of us.
The second week sees the swell back off a touch, but it's still big and lumpy. Sunday the 16th has a 13ft SW swell with a cleaner cross-off breeze, but the period drops to 10 seconds, so it's less organized. By Tuesday the 18th, the swell drops to a more manageable 6ft SW with a 16-second period, but the wind is onshore, and the quality is marginal.
In short, lock in Friday morning the 7th and Saturday the 8th. That's your chance. The rest is either too big, too windy, or both.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed afternoon, min 7°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Fri night, fresh winds from the N by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | ||||||||||||||
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) | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | WSW 14 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
2402 | 3050 | 1625 | 745 | 965 | 1033 | 591 | 302 | 620 | 1361 | 1630 | 1126 | 1737 | 1852 | 1651 | 1254 | 834 | 472 | 1824 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 3:07AM1.66m | 3:16PM1.84m | 3:46AM1.73m | 3:42PM1.82m | 4:27AM1.77m | 4:10PM1.79m | 5:11AM1.78m | 4:41PM1.75m | 6:00AM1.76m | 5:17PM1.71m | 6:59AM1.71m | 6:00PM1.64m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:05AM0.45m | 9:35PM0.33m | 9:41AM0.51m | 10:05PM0.24m | 10:18AM0.60m | 10:39PM0.17m | 10:57AM0.70m | 11:18PM0.13m | 11:41AM0.82m | 00:04AM0.12m | 12:33PM0.94m | 1:00AM0.16m | |||||||
— | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | |
mm | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
Temp °C | 9 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
Feels °C | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 16 | WSW 14 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 14 |
1817 | 1546 | 248 | 745 | 965 | 1033 | 591 | 244 | 620 | 825 | 1630 | 1126 | 1737 | 1852 | 1651 | 1254 | 834 | 472 | 1824 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 16 | S 16 | SW 15 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 | S 8 | SW 18 | SSW 6 | SW 19 | S 7 | — | S 16 | — | WNW 9 | SW 16 | SW 19 |
300 | 208 | 5 | 137 | 365 | 287 | 300 | 302 | 5 | 703 | 44 | 819 | 35 | — | 5 | — | 103 | 448 | 1173 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | — | — | SW 21 | — | — | — | S 8 | E 9 | — | SW 19 | SSW 7 | S 18 | — | — | — | WSW 18 | NE 6 | — |
6 | — | — | 208 | — | — | — | 5 | 2 | — | 96 | 47 | 6 | — | — | — | 184 | 11 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 11 | — | — | — | — | W 5 | WSW 6 | SW 15 | — | — | — | NNE 4 | NE 4 | N 4 | NNE 6 | WSW 10 | NW 3 |
2402 | 3050 | 1625 | — | — | — | — | 47 | 37 | 1361 | — | — | — | 12 | 19 | 41 | 93 | 288 | 11 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 13 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 181 | 543 | 251 | 357 |
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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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