Fairhaven Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.47° S 144.10° E

Fairhaven Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 29 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fairhaven sea temperature is
13.6°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 28 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, WSW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 15s period, WSW swell with 8,193 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fairhaven in the next 16 days are 4.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Sat 29th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 14s
Best Surf 4PM (Wed 2nd Sep)11ft (3.5m) 15s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sat 5th Sep)15ft (4.5m) 15s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what Fairhaven has in store for us. It’s a bit of a mixed bag early on, but there’s some serious size coming down the line.

We start off with the first real surf opportunity on Saturday, August 29th. The morning is looking clean with a 6 ft swell from the SW and glassy conditions. The water temperature is sitting at 57°F, which is about average for this time of year. The swell energy is strong (1500), but with a 14-second period, this is a long-period groundswell. It’s a bit much for beginners at 6 ft, so it’s better suited for those with some experience. The afternoon shifts onshore, making it messy, so don’t waste your time then.

Sunday, August 30th, sees a bump in size to 8 ft from the SW in the morning, but with a light cross-shore wind, it’s not as clean. The energy is up (1973), but the conditions are marginal. By the afternoon, it’s 8 ft and onshore, so another write-off.

Now, Monday, August 31st, is a standout. The morning brings a 8 ft SW swell with glassy conditions and strong energy (2685). That’s clean, powerful, and a dream for an experienced surfer on a longer board. The period is 14 seconds, so expect some lulls between sets. The afternoon gets a cross-on breeze, so stick to the early session.

Tuesday, September 1st, keeps the quality going with a 7 ft SW swell in the morning, clean with a cross-off wind. The swell has a very long period of 16 seconds, which is prime for a point or reef setup, but at a beach break it might be a bit too straight. Still, it’s a great session for the experienced crew. The afternoon gets windier, so it’s morning only.

Then we hit a major change. From Wednesday, September 2nd, through to the end of the first week, the swell pumps up. Wednesday morning sees 10 ft from the WSW, and by the afternoon it’s 12 ft. The energy is off the charts (6190 to 6880), but this is too big for the break. The wind is cross-shore, so it’s a bit lumpy. This is expert-only territory, and honestly, it looks more like a kite-surfing day than a good paddle session.

Thursday, September 3rd, is even bigger. 15 ft in the morning with a cross-off wind, but it’s just too much. The energy is huge (11059). This is not for the faint of heart. By Friday, September 4th, it drops back to 8 ft to 8 ft, but with strong winds, it’s marginal.

The second week starts with heavy swell again. Saturday, September 5th, has 13 ft and 12 ft from the SW with fresh cross-shore winds. Energy is very high (5897). This is another “too big” scenario for the break. Sunday, September 6th, drops to 8 ft, but the wind is up to 19 mph, so it’s messy.

There’s a gap of poor conditions until Wednesday, September 9th, when the swell jumps back to 13 ft from the WSW. The energy is massive (13086). The morning is clean, but the afternoon is glassy. Still, these are only for the absolute top-tier experts.

The real saving grace for the second week is Friday, September 11th. The morning brings a 7 ft SW swell with a clean cross-off wind and moderate energy (1771). The afternoon is even better, with 5 ft and clean conditions. This is a solid, fun size for experienced surfers, and the best chance of the week.

Saturday, September 13th, is the final standout. Sunday morning has a 7 ft SW swell with a true offshore wind and clean conditions. The energy is solid (1667) and the period is 15 seconds. This is a proper session for the experienced surfer, with clean lines and some power.

Overall, the best on offer is the morning of Monday, August 31st, for its combination of size, glass, and clean conditions. The next best is the morning of Friday, September 11th, for a more manageable but still quality session. Keep in mind that Fairhaven is a rarely breaking spot, so when it does go off, it’s a special thing.

This is Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
3
Friday
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Swell
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
SW
14
2
SW
14
2.1
SW
13
2.3
SW
13
2.5
SW
13
2.4
SW
13
2.5
SW
14
2.4
SW
14
2.5
SW
16
2.2
SW
16
1.8
SW
14
1.9
SW
14
3
WSW
15
3.5
WSW
15
3
SW
14
4.5
WSW
14
3
SW
14
2.5
SW
13
2.4
SW
13
2.5
SW
15
3
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1500
1558
1417
1819
2076
2012
2289
2285
3212
2266
1393
1459
4096
4585
3436
7304
3419
2511
2063
2982
3357
Wind (km/h)
5
WNW
10
SSW
5
WNW
5
WSW
15
S
5
W
5
N
5
SSE
15
NNW
15
NNW
25
NNW
25
NW
15
W
10
W
20
NW
20
WNW
15
WSW
15
NW
20
NNW
25
NW
35
NNW
Wind State
glassy
on
glassy
cross
on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
12:50PM1.68m
00:47AM1.52m
1:19PM1.74m
1:30AM1.66m
1:47PM1.78m
2:10AM1.78m
2:14PM1.80m
2:48AM1.88m
2:42PM1.81m
3:27AM1.93m
3:11PM1.81m
4:07AM1.94m
3:42PM1.80m
Low Tide
7:01PM0.69m
6:56AM0.47m
7:30PM0.53m
7:36AM0.44m
7:59PM0.38m
8:13AM0.44m
8:29PM0.25m
8:49AM0.47m
9:00PM0.14m
9:25AM0.53m
9:34PM0.07m
10:01AM0.60m
10:11PM0.04m
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6:41
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5:58
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
11
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12
7
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8
14
14
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9
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14
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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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