Fairhaven Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.47° S 144.10° E

Fairhaven Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 20 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fairhaven sea temperature is
13.7° C
0.6° 

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


Fairhaven surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with 7,908 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s 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 Friday (Aug 21) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 20s 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 4.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Fri 21st Aug)8ft (2.5m) 16s
Best Surf10PM (Fri 21st Aug)11ft (3.5m) 17s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sat 22nd Aug)15ft (4.5m) 14s

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 coming down the pipe for Fairhaven.

To start with, the water temperature is sitting at 57°, which is about average for this time of year. Not a shock to the system, just your usual cool.

We've got a real mixed bag of a forecast for the next couple of weeks. It kicks off on Thursday the 20th of August with some small, clean 3 ft swell from the WSW. The energy is moderate at 561, and with a light cross-offshore breeze, it's surfable but nothing to write home about. Friday the 21st builds a touch, with the morning seeing a 5 ft swell from the WSW. The energy jumps to a solid 1196 (moderate), and with that same clean cross-off wind it's a decent improvement, shaping up to be a very good session.

Now, here's the standout for this first week. Saturday the 22nd of August. The swell is going to be pumping, but it’s a classic case of “too much of a good thing.” The morning delivers an 12 ft SW groundswell with a massive combined energy of 10332. That is strong wave energy. Problem is, this break isn't set up for it; it's simply too big. The afternoon gets even chunkier with 15 ft and over 12000 energy. This is expert-only territory, and even then, it might be more of a washing machine than a wave. For the average surfer, Saturday is a write-off for paddling, though the raw power is certainly impressive. Sunday the 23rd backs off a little to a cleaner 8 ft SW swell with a very long 16-second period in the afternoon. This is where that long period becomes a double-edged sword—great for reefs and points, but at a beach break like Fairhaven, it might hold up and make for some walls that are tricky to find a pocket on. It’s an excellent session for an experienced surfer, but beginners will find it too much.

Monday the 24th drops back into the 6 ft to 7 ft range from the SW with clean winds, making for a much more manageable, if not spectacular, day. The energy dips back into the thousands, so it's moderate. Then the wheels fall off from Tuesday the 25th through Wednesday the 26th with onshore southerly winds and lumpy, poor conditions. A good time to do other things.

Thursday the 27th looks like a redemption window. The morning shapes up with clean 5 ft SW swell and a 21-second period in the afternoon. That very long period is going to bring some serious push and long waits between sets, but if you're in the right spot when it arrives, it’ll be a proper, powerful wave. The energy is moderate at 1045. Friday the 28th holds clean cross-off conditions with 6 ft to 6 ft SW swell, making for a solid, if not perfect, run of days. The weekend of the 29th and 30th gets messy again with fresh cross-onshore wind and lumpy, poor surf.

Then we get into the second week, and this is where the long-range promise comes in. Monday the 31st of August and Tuesday the 1st of September look excellent. We’re talking clean, glassy conditions with offshore breezes. The swell is small initially, around 3 ft, but with a 14-second period on the 31st afternoon, and then building to a punchy 4 ft with a 16-second period on the Tuesday afternoon. The combined swell energy is solidly moderate (721-832). This is the time to be in the water.

But the real long-range standout is Wednesday the 2nd and Thursday the 3rd of September. We see a big pulse of swell arriving. Wednesday morning has an 12 ft WSW swell with offshore winds—clean, powerful, but again, likely too big for this break. The energy is a very strong 4331. Thursday the 3rd is the one to circle on your calendar if you're an experienced surfer. A 10 ft SW swell hits with clean, glassy offshore wind and a combined energy of 3636. This is an excellent surf condition for experienced surfers, but beginners and intermediates should stay well clear. The swell then gets messy on Friday the 4th of September with onshore wind again.

Overall, the pick of the entire forecast is the combination on Thursday the 27th of August for its clean conditions and that long-period groundswell, and then the Thursday the 3rd of September for the expert-level power and perfect offshore wind. For the average surfer, the stretch from Monday the 31st of August through Tuesday the 1st of September looks like the most accessible window of clean, fun waves.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
342
843
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6846
5771
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2316
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1834
2392
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High Tide
4:14PM1.76m
5:14AM1.73m
4:42PM1.68m
5:55AM1.63m
5:11PM1.58m
6:42AM1.54m
5:40PM1.49m
7:42AM1.46m
6:16PM1.39m
9:04AM1.42m
7:14PM1.30m
10:33AM1.46m
8:59PM1.24m
Low Tide
10:43PM0.21m
11:00AM0.74m
11:17PM0.28m
11:34AM0.85m
11:53PM0.37m
12:13PM0.97m
00:36AM0.46m
1:06PM1.07m
1:31AM0.54m
2:37PM1.13m
2:44AM0.59m
4:37PM1.10m
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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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