
Surf Forecasts:
Fairhaven surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 13s period, WSW swell with 6,110 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 3.5m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fairhaven in the next 16 days are 4.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) 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 0.7m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fairhaven over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, Rusty here. Alright, let's have a look at what's on the cards for Fairhaven. The long-range charts are showing a bit of promise, but we've got a slow start to get through first.
The first few days are a bit of a write-off, to be honest. Wednesday afternoon kicks off with a messy 13ft SW swell, but it's coming in with a strong cross-on wind and the combined energy is a whopping 7092 – that's some serious power, but it's all over the shop. The water temp is sitting at 57°F, which is about average for this time of year. You wouldn't want to be out there unless you're after a washing machine. Thursday and Friday aren't much better, with a bumpy 8ft to 6ft SW swell and cross-shore breezes. The scores are low, and the wave comment says "marginal" – it's a pass for me.
Now, things start to look up from Saturday morning, the 1st of August. The wind swings offshore from the North at 6 mph, and we get a solid 6ft SW groundswell with a very long period of 17 seconds. The combined energy is 1822, which is a solid moderate energy. That clean, long-period swell will be a dream for the experienced crew. This is a standout window. It stays good through Sunday, the 2nd of August, with a steady 7ft SW swell and a moderate offshore breeze. The wave comment says "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers," and I'm not arguing. The energy is still solid (2467). Saturday morning is the pick of the first week, with that glassy offshore wind and a fantastic 17-second period.
The momentum carries into the following week. Monday the 3rd has a clean 6ft, but the wind is a bit more cross-off, so it's still surfable. Tuesday is a bit messy again. But then Wednesday the 5th through to Friday the 7th of August looks excellent. We've got clean, offshore winds and a consistent 6ft to 7ft SW groundswell. The period stays in the 14-16 second range, so plenty of energy in the water. The combined energy peaks at 2269 on Friday morning. This is another solid run of clean, punchy waves for the experienced surfer.
Come Saturday the 8th and Sunday the 9th, the swell drops a touch to 5ft to 6ft, but the wind is still offshore, keeping it clean. The wave comment says "very good surf conditions," which is a solid call. Monday the 10th of August sees a drop in size to 3ft, but it's glassy in the morning with a long 16-second period. That's a sneaky good session for the logs.
The big story for the second week is a major pulse of SW swell arriving on Tuesday the 11th and Wednesday the 12th of August. We're looking at a massive 13ft to 15ft SW swell, with combined energy hitting a massive 10491. That's a very strong, powerful, and dangerous amount of water. The wind is offshore, and the conditions look clean, but the wave comment is clear: "the swell is predicted to be too big for this break." This is expert-only, big-wave territory, and even then, it's a massive call. Fairhaven is a beach break, so a long-period 16-second swell of this size will be a powerful, shifting, and dangerous mess. Not for the faint of heart.
The swell finally backs off on Thursday the 13th of August, down to a still-chunky 8ft, with clean offshore winds. That's a much more manageable size for a good session to close out the forecast.
So, the two true standouts are the Saturday morning, 1st of August, with that clean 6ft, 17-second groundswell, and the Friday morning, 7th of August, with a consistent 7ft and strong offshore winds. Both offer excellent, clean conditions for experienced surfers. The big mid-month swell is a spectacle, but it's a beast that's best watched from the beach.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the NW by Sun night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | ||||||||||||||
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 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 21 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
7074 | 3592 | 2076 | 1945 | 1025 | 819 | 805 | 678 | 1816 | 3016 | 3417 | 2414 | 1958 | 1308 | 1253 | 1850 | 5016 | 1438 | 831 | 513 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | on | glassy | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:56PM1.29m | 12:48PM1.69m | 00:04AM1.35m | 1:24PM1.76m | 00:59AM1.42m | 1:56PM1.82m | 1:45AM1.51m | 2:24PM1.84m | 2:27AM1.59m | 2:51PM1.85m | 3:07AM1.66m | 3:16PM1.84m | 3:46AM1.73m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:15PM1.01m | 5:36AM0.45m | 7:01PM0.90m | 6:27AM0.41m | 7:38PM0.78m | 7:12AM0.39m | 8:10PM0.66m | 7:51AM0.38m | 8:39PM0.55m | 8:29AM0.40m | 9:07PM0.44m | 9:05AM0.45m | 9:35PM0.33m | |||||||
— | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | |
5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 9 |
Feels °C | 5 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | — | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 |
18 | 3592 | 2076 | 1498 | 1025 | 819 | 805 | 678 | 1816 | 3016 | 3417 | 2414 | 1958 | 1308 | 1253 | — | 2596 | 1438 | 831 | 505 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 10 | — | SW 23 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 18 | S 17 | S 17 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | NE 4 | WSW 17 | — | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 21 |
— | — | 47 | — | 21 | 72 | 186 | 210 | 6 | 51 | 26 | 53 | 24 | 4 | 246 | — | 154 | 167 | 196 | 416 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 14 | — | — | S 16 | SW 22 | SW 21 |
— | — | — | — | 4 | 12 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | — | — | 5 | 74 | 513 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | — | — | SW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | NNE 4 | NNW 3 | WNW 3 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | — | — | — |
7074 | — | — | 1945 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 1850 | 5016 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 214 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 218 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 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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