Fairhaven Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.47° S 144.10° E

Fairhaven Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 24 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fairhaven sea temperature is
13.7°C
0.7° 

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


Fairhaven surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, SW swell with 4,414 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 10AM (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 24) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 21s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fairhaven in the next 16 days are 3.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) 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 0.5m 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Mon 24th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 14s
Best Surf10AM (Mon 31st Aug)10ft (3.0m) 17s
Most Powerful10AM (Mon 31st Aug)10ft (3.0m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get into it.

The long-range forecast has some real shine to it, but we’ve got to wade through a few days of mediocrity first. The water’s sitting at 57°F, which is about normal for this time of year, so a good 3/2 should handle it, maybe a 4/3 if you run cold.

We’re looking at Fairhaven, and the opening act kicks off Monday the 24th. There’s a clean 6ft SW swell rolling in with a 14-second period, and the morning wind is just a gentle offshore whisper. The water’s holding that average temp, and the break is showing a lot of combined energy – we’re talking 1432 on the dial. It’s a bit of a rare one, Fairhaven doesn't fire all the time, so when it’s on, you want to be on it. Monday afternoon backs off slightly to 6ft and goes glassy with the wind dropping right out. That’s a solid start.

Tuesday the 25th keeps the energy high with a 7ft SW swell, but the morning is dealing with some moderate rain and a cross-off breeze. It’s still clean, just a bit moody. The afternoon turns cross-on and it gets a little messier, so the morning is the call.

Now, Wednesday and Thursday are where we hit a lull. The swell drops, the wind gets a little funky, and the quality fades. There’s still surfable waves, but we’re on a downswing. We’re looking at a few days of building back up.

Then things get interesting. Friday the 28th brings a pulse. We’ve got a clean 5ft SW groundswell with an 18-second period. That’s a long-period, proper groundswell. It’s going to have some serious push and shape to it. The energy reading jumps to 2150. This is the first standout.

The weekend is a mixed bag. Saturday the 29th starts off glassy with 5ft, and that’s a super fun size. But Sunday the 30th, the afternoon brings in a 7ft bump that might make things a little shifty at a beach setup.

But the real gem, the one you circle on the calendar, is Monday the 31st. That morning is forecast to be big. We’re talking 10ft of SW swell with a 17-second period, and the wind is a clean offshore. The combined energy rockets up to 4431. This is the definition of standout. But let’s be real, at 10ft, this is only for the crew who know what they’re doing. The following morning, Tuesday the 1st, is still pumping out 7ft to 7ft SW with clean conditions, keeping the stoke high.

The start of September is looking really promising with that south swell staying active. The first week has a few more solid days. There’s a big pulse predicted around Friday the 4th. The forecast shows 12ft of WSW swell, but the comment says it might be too big for this break. The energy reading is off the charts at 8571, but if it’s closing out, it’s not going to be fun. That’s a day for watching, not paddling out.

After that, things start to settle down into the second week. There’s still surf on offer, but it’s not the same level. The weekend of the 6th and 7th has some size, with the 6th showing 10ft in the afternoon, but the wind is up, and it starts getting a bit wild. It’s still rideable, but it’s a step down from the perfect windows we had earlier.

To be honest, the best of the best is that Monday the 31st morning. It’s got the size, the period, and the wind. It’s a proper west coast classic. The following days stay good, but that one is the standout.

So, get after it early. The first half of this outlook has more quality than the second, and with Fairhaven being the inconsistent gem that it is, you don’t want to miss it when it’s good.

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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
24
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
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Period (s)
1.9
SW
14
1.8
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13
1.8
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13
2.1
SW
13
2
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13
2
SW
14
2
SW
14
1.8
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13
1.7
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13
0.9
WSW
12
0.7
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14
1.1
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19
1.6
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18
2.1
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16
1.9
WSW
16
1.6
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1.4
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14
1.2
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13
1.3
SW
13
2.1
SW
16
2.5
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15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1423
1037
1092
1521
1259
1558
1528
1137
940
243
186
863
1501
2290
1743
1016
834
501
600
2133
2959
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
5
NNW
10
NE
15
ENE
10
SW
15
WSW
15
SW
20
SSW
5
WNW
5
NW
5
NW
15
NW
5
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5
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NNE
10
SE
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WNW
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High Tide
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
12:50PM1.68m
00:47AM1.52m
1:19PM1.74m
1:30AM1.66m
Low Tide
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
6:11AM0.51m
7:01PM0.69m
6:56AM0.47m
7:30PM0.53m
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5:53
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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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