Surf Forecasts:
Fairhaven surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 17s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 11,283 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 17s 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 Wednesday (Aug 12) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 3.0m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 16s 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 5.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 16ft (5.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fairhaven over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s chat about what’s shaping up for Fairhaven.
The start of this run is a beast. We’ve got a major SW groundswell pumping in, hitting 10ft on Wednesday and even 16ft on Thursday morning with a 16-second interval. That’s a massive amount of energy moving through – readings topping out near 17926. The wind is mostly cross or cross-off, but when the waves are overhead like that, it’s strictly for the big dogs. Anyone else should sit this one out from the 12th through the 14th.
The real highlight comes on the morning of Monday the 17th of August. The swell drops to a manageable 6ft from the SW, and the wind turns absolutely glassy. Dead flat. The water is running about 57°, which is standard for the season. For a spot that “rarely breaks,” this is a golden window for clean, smooth waves. The break is fairly exposed, and crowds are likely, but these conditions are worth sharing the lineup for. The energy is still healthy at 1179, giving the waves plenty of form.
Another standout is the morning of Tuesday the 18th. The swell is down to 5ft from the SW, and we get a clean offshore breeze from the NNE at just 5 mph. The period is a nice 14 seconds, so the waves will be well-shaped. This is an excellent call for experienced surfers who want a clean, fun wave without the heavy grunt of the previous days.
Looking into the second week, keep an eye on the afternoon of the 21st of August. The swell bumps back to 6ft from the SW with a 15-second period, combined with a light, clean wind from the ENE. Energy is solid at 1506. It’s another excellent chance for experienced surfers to score some clean ones. The weekend of the 23rd also looks clean with offshore winds and a steady SW swell in the 5ft range.
There’s another massive spike around the 24th of August with a 15ft WSW swell, which is too big for this break. That afternoon it’s looking more interesting for kite-surfing gear than a surfboard. The final days of the window see the swell dropping to a manageable 6-7ft with clean conditions, but the wind gets messy on the 26th, so quality slides off.
So, to boil it down: the best bets are the glassy morning of the 17th of August, and the clean offshore morning of the 18th. For the second week, the 21st and the 23rd of August look promising for clean, powerful but controlled waves.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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) | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1344 | 2193 | 5205 | 9317 | 10772 | 11283 | 5965 | 6628 | 5568 | 4920 | 4501 | 3661 | 3313 | 2350 | 1902 | 1618 | 1215 | 1152 | 1643 | 1669 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 8:16PM1.50m | 10:49AM1.69m | 9:54PM1.48m | 11:52AM1.77m | 11:24PM1.55m | 12:42PM1.84m | 00:37AM1.67m | 1:25PM1.90m | 1:36AM1.77m | 2:04PM1.93m | 2:28AM1.85m | 2:39PM1.93m | 3:14AM1.88m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:27AM0.25m | 4:43PM0.98m | 4:47AM0.25m | 5:55PM0.82m | 5:56AM0.25m | 6:50PM0.62m | 6:55AM0.25m | 7:37PM0.44m | 7:46AM0.28m | 8:19PM0.28m | 8:31AM0.34m | 8:58PM0.18m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — |
 | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
Feels °C | 8 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 1344 | 2193 | 4056 | 4295 | 6119 | 6618 | 5965 | 6628 | 5568 | 4920 | 4501 | 3661 | 3313 | 2350 | 1902 | 1618 | 1215 | 1152 | 1643 | 1669 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | NE 5 | — | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | S 17 | — | — | S 16 | S 15 | SSE 16 | SSE 14 | — | — | — | SW 24 | S 16 | S 16 |
| kJ | 396 | 5 | — | 25 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 92 | — | — | 43 | 18 | 25 | 20 | — | — | — | 22 | 5 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 16 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 3 | NNW 3 | SW 16 | WSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 8 | 8 | 5205 | 9317 | 10772 | 11283 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 10 | 16 | 9 | 13 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 52 | 38 | 52 | 0 | 0 | 52 | 0 |
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