Fairhaven Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.47° S 144.10° E

Fairhaven Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 15 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fairhaven sea temperature is
13.6° C
0.5° 

Fairhaven surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Fairhaven surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SW swell with 6,433 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 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 Monday (Aug 17) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fairhaven in the next 16 days are 3.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 17th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 14s
Best Surf 1PM (Sat 22nd Aug)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sun 23rd Aug)11ft (3.5m) 17s

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 showing up down at Fairhaven. This isn’t a classic run of perfection, but there are a few windows where it could come together real nice.

The first few days, starting Sunday the 16th, are pretty ordinary. We’ve got a decent sized SW groundswell rolling in, around 7ft to 7ft, with a long 14-second period. But that cross-on ESE wind is ruining it – makes things a little lumpy and questionable. The combined swell energy is strong at 1641, but it doesn’t mean much when the wind’s messing with the face.

Monday the 17th morning is the first real spark. The swell drops a touch to 6ft, still from the SW with a 14-second period, but the wind goes light cross-offshore from the east. That’s clean. The file says “expect very good surf conditions” and you can feel it – smooth lines, less chop. The energy is still solid at 1250. This is a good session for a beginner-friendly wave that’s got some push. Water temp is about average for this time of year.

Tuesday the 18th keeps that clean theme going in the morning. Swell down to 5ft SW with 14-seconds, cross-offshore NNE wind at 15 km/h. It’s clean, the energy is moderate at 1179. Not a standout but a solid, user-friendly option.

Now, we hit a bit of a lull from Wednesday the 19th through Thursday the 20th. Swell drops right off, under 3ft. Light winds keep it clean at times, but there’s just not enough push. The energy reading is weak, down around 322 on Wednesday afternoon. Not worth paddling out for.

Friday the 21st is where the pulse comes back. A solid SW groundswell at 6ft with a 15-second period, cross-offshore NW wind at 20 km/h. The combined energy is strong, 2028 in the morning, and the conditions are clean. This is shaping up to be the best session of the first week. The period is long enough to give the waves some shape and power, and that offshore wind will have the faces looking polished.

But hold on, because Saturday the 22nd sees a big jump in size. The morning has 10ft SW swell with a 15-second period, and the combined energy is a huge 4729. The problem? The wind swings cross-shore from the west at 20 km/h, making it messy. And more importantly, that 10ft is too big for Fairhaven, which is a beginner spot. In the afternoon it hits 12ft with 14-seconds – the file even flat out says the swell is too big for this break. That wave is only for experts, and even then, the cross-shore wind will make it a washing machine.

Sunday the 23rd stays oversized, with 10ft to 12ft and strong energy (4327 to 9193). The wind improves to cross-offshore from the NW, so it will be clean, but at that size it’s still an expert-only zone. Monday the 24th morning is still too big at 12ft, then the wind shifts onshore from the SSW in the afternoon and it turns into a complete mess. Tuesday the 25th through the 27th is a write-off – straight onshore winds from the south, rain, and lumpy surf. The score is zero through this stretch. Avoid it entirely.

Then, out of nowhere, we get a glimmer. Friday the 28th morning. The swell has dropped back to a manageable 5ft SW with a juicy 16-second period. And the wind? Glassy. Completely flat calm from the north at 5 km/h. Combined energy is a solid 980. The file calls it “very good surf conditions.” After that run of bad weather and oversized slop, this will feel like a gift. That’s the true standout of the whole outlook. It’s clean, the period is long, and the size is perfect for Fairhaven.

Saturday the 29th morning is still decent, with 4ft WSW swell, glassy conditions, but the period drops to 13 seconds. Then it gets sloppy in the afternoon. Sunday the 30th and Monday the 31st are mostly blown out or marginal again, with strong onshore winds and choppy conditions.

So, the one to circle on your calendar: Friday morning, the 28th of August. That’s clean, shoulder-high, glassy, and full of energy. The long period will make for some nice, pushy lines. Get on it.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Friday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.4
SW
14
2.1
SW
14
2
SW
14
1.9
SW
14
1.8
SW
14
2
SW
16
1.9
SW
15
1.5
SW
14
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.9
WSW
14
1.6
W
10
1.3
WSW
13
1.9
WSW
15
1.6
SW
14
2.5
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2326
1641
1528
1304
1233
1978
1563
915
628
605
355
322
214
261
470
599
1488
1002
3301
Wind (km/h)
15
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ESE
10
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5
ESE
10
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10
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5
ENE
15
NNE
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NE
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NNE
25
NNE
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NNW
15
WNW
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NW
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Wind State
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High Tide
1:36AM1.77m
2:04PM1.93m
2:28AM1.85m
2:39PM1.93m
3:14AM1.88m
3:13PM1.90m
3:56AM1.86m
3:44PM1.84m
4:35AM1.81m
4:14PM1.76m
5:14AM1.73m
4:42PM1.68m
Low Tide
7:46AM0.28m
8:19PM0.28m
8:31AM0.34m
8:58PM0.18m
9:12AM0.42m
9:34PM0.14m
9:50AM0.52m
10:09PM0.15m
10:26AM0.63m
10:43PM0.21m
11:00AM0.74m
11:17PM0.28m
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Temp °C
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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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