Fairhaven Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.47° S 144.10° E

Fairhaven Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 22 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fairhaven sea temperature is
13.7°C
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Fairhaven surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Fairhaven surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 18s period, SW swell with 3,869 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 18s. 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 2.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) 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 0.5m 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sun 23rd Aug)8ft (2.5m) 14s
Best Surf 7AM (Sun 23rd Aug)8ft (2.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 28th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 18s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here.

The only spot on the menu for the next 16 days is Fairhaven, and it’s one of those breaks that rarely breaks, so when it does, you pay attention. It’s a beginner-friendly wave, fairly exposed to the SW swell, and we’ve got a solid run of surf coming up, with a wild finish.

We start on Sunday the 23rd of August morning. The swell is a beefy 8.2ft from the SW, with a long period of 14 seconds, and the wind is a light cross-off from the NW. The combined energy is strong at 3403, and it’s clean. This is good, head-high+ stuff, but at 8.2ft, it’s already pushing into expert-only territory for a beginner spot. Sunday afternoon holds similar size (8.2ft) but the period jumps to 16 seconds, which is very long. The wind shifts to a cross, and the energy is still solid (3174), but the conditions are a bit more marginal.

Monday the 24th brings a slight drop to 6.2ft in the morning, with a 14-second period and a light offshore from the NNW. The energy is 1432, and it’s glassy clean. This is a much more manageable size for the intermediate crowd, and the offshore wind is a major positive. Monday afternoon stays clean with a 5.9ft, 13-second swell and light offshore winds.

Tuesday the 25th sees a downgrade. The swell is 6.9ft in the morning, but the wind is a light cross-on from the SE, and the conditions are marginal. The energy is still moderate (1608), but the wind is not your friend. Similar story in the afternoon.

Wednesday the 26th is a write-off. The morning has a 4.9ft swell, but the cross-shore wind and chop make it a poor call. The afternoon sees a jump to 7.9ft, but the wind is a moderate cross-onshore, and the energy is high (3457), but it’s choppy.

Thursday the 27th is a nice reset. The morning is small (3.0ft, 12-second period) with a light cross-off from the NW. The energy is weak (548), but it’s clean. The afternoon is better: 4.3ft, 13-second period, light cross-off, and clean. Good for a longboard or a fun fish.

Now, hold on to your board. Friday the 28th morning is the standout of the first week. The swell is 8.2ft, 17 seconds (very long period), from the SW, with a light cross-off from the WNW. The energy is pumping at 3782, and it’s clean. This is a proper groundswell. For a beach break, that long period might make the wave a bit too straight, but at Fairhaven, with a cross-off wind, it’ll be a powerful, lined-up wave for experienced surfers. The afternoon gets messy with onshore wind.

Saturday the 29th is marginal with cross-onshore winds. Sunday the 30th morning is a solid 7.9ft, 13-second period with a light cross-shore wind, but it’s a bit lumpy. The afternoon is a monster: 11.5ft, 16-second period, but the wind is onshore and the energy is 6682. It’s simply too big for this break.

Monday the 31st morning is another serious standout. The swell is 9.8ft from the SW, 15-second period, with a light cross-off from the NW. The energy is 3782, and it’s clean. This is big, powerful, and clean. The afternoon is a treat: 8.2ft, 16-second period, and the wind goes glassy. The energy is 3424. That’s a clean, glassy, overhead swell – a rare combination for Fairhaven.

After that, the first week of September gets wild. Tuesday the 1st September morning is a clean 7.5ft, 15-second period with a fresh cross-off breeze, but it's a bit windy. The afternoon is a massive 11.5ft, 14-second period, but the energy is 7988 and it’s deemed too big for the break. Wednesday the 2nd morning is clean with a 6.9ft, 13-second period and a light offshore – a nice window for experts. The rest of the week into the 7th is a mix of 6.6ft to 13ft+ swells, with the 4th and 5th seeing 13.1ft to 14.8ft (energy over 9000) – all too big or too messy for a good paddle surf. The 6th and 7th settle back to 4.6ft to 6.9ft, but the wind is up.

The standout sessions are clearly Friday the 28th morning and Monday the 31st morning and afternoon. The 31st afternoon with glassy conditions and 8.2ft is the pick of the whole run for a surfer who can handle it. The 28th is a close second.

Fairhaven is a rare breaker, and it’s mostly for the experienced crew over the 8.2ft days. Beginners should stick to the

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 7°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
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Tuesday
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Height (m)
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3.5
SW
14
2.5
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14
2.5
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16
2.2
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1.9
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1.8
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2.5
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2.4
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2.2
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
4242
2316
3132
2010
1423
1037
1173
1417
1240
2506
852
1912
1021
247
570
1826
3782
3067
2383
Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
6:42AM1.54m
5:40PM1.49m
7:42AM1.46m
6:16PM1.39m
9:04AM1.42m
7:14PM1.30m
10:33AM1.46m
8:59PM1.24m
11:35AM1.53m
10:44PM1.28m
12:17PM1.61m
11:55PM1.39m
Low Tide
11:53PM0.37m
12:13PM0.97m
00:36AM0.46m
1:06PM1.07m
1:31AM0.54m
2:37PM1.13m
2:44AM0.59m
4:37PM1.10m
4:07AM0.59m
5:48PM0.98m
5:17AM0.56m
6:29PM0.84m
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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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