Fairhaven Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.47° S 144.10° E

Fairhaven Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 03 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fairhaven sea temperature is
13.8° C
0.4° 

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


Fairhaven surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 16s period, WSW swell with 21,208 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 2.2m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 18s 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 6.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) 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 1.2m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 3rd Aug)11ft (3.5m) 13s
Best Surf10PM (Mon 3rd Aug)11ft (3.5m) 13s
Most Powerful10AM (Mon 10th Aug)21ft (6.5m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s look at what we’ve got for Fairhaven over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be honest with you: the first few days aren't exactly firing. From Monday the 3rd through to Thursday the 6th, the conditions are marginal at best. The swell is there, around 5.9ft to 8.2ft, coming from the SW, but the wind is just a mess – cross and cross-off, with a moderate breeze. The water's sitting at 56.8°, which is a pretty normal temp for this time of year, so no surprises there. The wave energy is moderate, hitting around 1718 on Monday morning, but it's not doing us any favours with the choppy conditions. It’s a bit of a frustrating start, feels like the swell is getting wasted.

Now, Friday the 7th is where things start to get interesting. The morning is looking *excellent* for experienced surfers. We’ve got a solid 6.2ft SW groundswell with a very long period of 16 seconds, and a light breeze from the NW keeping it clean. The combined energy is up to 1982, so there’s some real push behind those waves. That long period will mean nice, well-shaped lines at this fairly exposed spot, but it might be a bit straight for a beach break, so keep your eyes peeled for the best peaks. The afternoon gets a bit cross-on, but that morning window is the standout.

Saturday the 8th is another beauty. Moderate offshore winds from the N all day, with 6.6ft SW swell in the morning and 5.9ft in the afternoon. The period stays at 16 seconds, keeping that energy high (2013 in the morning). This is clean, lined-up surf, and with that offshore wind, it’s going to be absolutely glassy. This is probably the best on offer early on – genuine high-quality conditions for anyone who can handle it.

We hit a bit of a wall on Sunday the 9th. The morning still has a fresh offshore breeze, but the swell is dropping and the period is shorter. By the afternoon, the wind swings onshore and it gets lumpy. Monday the 10th is a write-off for surfing – the swell is huge, 21.3ft in the morning with a combined energy of 33419, but it’s just too big for this break. That’s kite-surfing territory, not paddle surfing.

The second week opens up again on Tuesday the 11th. The morning brings a nice 8.2ft SW swell with a 15-second period and a moderate offshore wind from the NNW – clean and powerful, with energy around 2784. Then Tuesday afternoon gets a bit wild: 9.8ft swell with a massive 19-second period, and energy jumping to 8065. That’s a very long-period groundswell, which will be incredible for the points and reefs, but at a beach break it might close out a bit. Still, it’s a promising window.

The rest of the week from Wednesday the 12th through to Saturday the 15th is all about size. We’re looking at 7.5ft to 11.5ft of SW swell, but the wind is mostly cross-shore or cross-on, which introduces a chop. The energy is strong (up to 6242 on Thursday the 13th), but the conditions aren’t as clean as we’d like. It’s still surfable for the experienced crowd, but not the best presentation.

From Sunday the 16th through to Tuesday the 18th, the swell stays solid at 6.9ft to 9.8ft, and the period remains long. A few spots have a gentle cross-shore, especially Tuesday morning the 18th with a 7.9ft, 17-second swell and very light wind, which could be a sneaky good session. But, overall, the consistency is low and the quality is mixed.

Honestly, if you’re looking for the best, lock in Friday the 7th morning and Saturday the 8th. That’s the cleanest, most powerful surf we’re going to see in the first week, with proper offshore winds and solid groundswell. The Tuesday the 11th morning is also a serious contender. For the rest, it’s a case of picking the cleaner windows in between the chop.

Stay stoked, and keep an eye on the sky.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed afternoon, min 7°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 7°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the N by Sat night).

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High Tide
2:51PM1.85m
3:07AM1.66m
3:16PM1.84m
3:46AM1.73m
3:42PM1.82m
4:27AM1.77m
4:10PM1.79m
5:11AM1.78m
4:41PM1.75m
6:00AM1.76m
5:17PM1.71m
6:59AM1.71m
6:00PM1.64m
Low Tide
9:07PM0.44m
9:05AM0.45m
9:35PM0.33m
9:41AM0.51m
10:05PM0.24m
10:18AM0.60m
10:39PM0.17m
10:57AM0.70m
11:18PM0.13m
11:41AM0.82m
00:04AM0.12m
12:33PM0.94m
1:00AM0.16m
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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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