
Surf Forecasts:
Fairhaven surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 13s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with 15,328 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 15s 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 16s. 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 6.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 20ft (6.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fairhaven over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here, let’s talk about Fairhaven. This spot is a rare one, a beginner-friendly wave that doesn’t break often, so when it lines up, it’s a special little window. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, nothing out of the ordinary.
We’ve got a solid run of surf coming up. It kicks off Friday morning, July 10th, with a clean 6 ft SW swell and a very long period of 15 seconds, so classic groundswell. The wind is light off from the NNW, making for excellent, clean conditions. This is the standout of the first few days, perfect for an experienced surfer to get a taste of that long-period energy – with a warning that a long period like this can make the wave break a little straight in a beach setup. The combined energy is strong at 1343.
Friday afternoon stays clean, 5 ft SW, still that 15-second period. Saturday, July 11th, drops a bit to 4 ft, but the wind picks up hard from the north at 25 km/h, still offshore. It’s clean but that fresh breeze will make it bumpy. The energy drops to moderate (642). Saturday afternoon gets even windier, 30 km/h, and the swell fades to 4 ft. It’s not great.
Then Sunday, July 12th, the ocean roars to life. The swell jumps to 20 ft from the WSW with a combined energy of 14965 – that’s very strong wave energy. The wind is cross-off, but this is way too big for Fairhaven. It’s an expert-only proposition, and honestly, for a fairly exposed beach break, this setup would be more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. That massive swell hangs around through Monday and Tuesday, July 13th and 14th, with 11 ft to 16 ft swells and very strong energy readings (5850 up to 20139). The wind isn’t ideal, either cross or cross-on. It’s a write-off for paddle surfing.
The surf drops back to a more manageable level on Wednesday, July 15th. A 10 ft SW swell, with a light cross-off wind, makes for excellent, clean waves for experienced surfers. The energy is still strong (3813). Thursday, July 16th, is another beauty. The morning is glassy, with a 7 ft SW swell and a light breeze from the WNW. The energy is moderate-strong (1606). Friday, July 17th, brings a 8 ft SW swell with a very long 16-second period, light offshore wind, and clean conditions. This is another standout. The energy is strong (2602).
The weekend of July 18th and 19th sees the swell fade. Saturday is clean with offshore wind, 6 ft to 5 ft, solid enough. Sunday morning is only 3 ft and weak, with a fresh 30 km/h offshore wind. By Sunday afternoon, it’s a tiny 2 ft with a very long 18-second period, but the wind is fresh and cross-off. It’s a poor surf.
The following week, starting Monday, July 20th, is a bit of a mixed bag. The swell is 5 ft but the wind is strong and cross or cross-on, making it choppy and poor. Tuesday, July 21st, has 7 ft waves but the wind is cross-on, so it’s not great. Wednesday, July 22nd, improves with a light cross-off wind and 5 ft to 4 ft swell, clean and rideable. Thursday, July 23rd, is a real highlight. Excellent conditions with a 7 ft to 8 ft SW swell, a long 16-second period, and light cross-off wind. The energy is strong (2503 to 3047). This is right up there with the best of the run.
The very end of the window, July 25th, Saturday morning, has a clean 7 ft SW swell with a moderate offshore wind. It’s a solid finish.
So, the standout days are Friday July 10th, Thursday July 16th, Friday July 17th, and Thursday July 23rd. For a break that rarely breaks, this is a promising run. Just remember, when it’s over 8 ft, it’s expert territory, and any of those long-period swells (over 15 seconds) might be better on a reef or point than a beach break, but when it’s clean and 5 ft to 8 ft, Fairhaven is a rare treat.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Thu night, fresh winds from the WNW by Sun morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thu 16 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1978 | 1343 | 1140 | 846 | 606 | 437 | 2315 | 11335 | 4718 | 3997 | 5850 | 5607 | 10818 | 11523 | 9518 | 6861 | 3813 | 2995 | 2125 | 1550 | 990 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy |
High Tide | 6:25AM1.66m | 5:47PM1.66m | 7:28AM1.68m | 6:31PM1.61m | 8:38AM1.71m | 7:27PM1.56m | 9:54AM1.75m | 8:37PM1.52m | 11:05AM1.82m | 9:59PM1.52m | 12:07PM1.89m | 11:20PM1.57m | 1:01PM1.96m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:48PM0.28m | 12:06PM0.82m | 00:34AM0.22m | 1:05PM0.93m | 1:28AM0.17m | 2:16PM1.02m | 2:32AM0.13m | 3:38PM1.05m | 3:43AM0.11m | 4:58PM1.00m | 4:54AM0.08m | 6:07PM0.88m | 6:01AM0.06m | ||||||||
— | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | |
— | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 10 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 8 | 10 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | N 5 | WSW 13 | — | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
1978 | 1343 | 1140 | 846 | 606 | 437 | 2 | 3630 | — | 3997 | 5850 | 5607 | 9111 | 8593 | 6854 | 5740 | 3813 | 2995 | 2125 | 1550 | 990 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 7 | S 14 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 19 | — | S 17 | — | — | — | — | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 |
— | — | — | — | 36 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 133 | — | 23 | — | — | — | — | 46 | 38 | 114 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 22 | SW 20 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | 62 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NNE 3 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | WNW 3 | NW 4 | NW 4 | SW 14 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | SW 15 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 2 | 20 | 38 | 2315 | 11335 | 4718 | 8 | 12 | 24 | 10818 | 11523 | 9518 | 6861 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 181 | 535 | 543 | 829 | 13 | 347 | 772 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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