
Surf Forecasts:
Fairhaven surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 13,369 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 11s. 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 6.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 20ft (6.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fairhaven over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let's talk about Fairhaven over the next couple of weeks.
First off, the water is sitting at 58°, which is pretty much where you'd expect it to be for this time of year, so no surprises there with the temp.
The surf kicks off this Sunday morning, July 19th, with a clean 3ft swell from the WSW. It's a bit of a weird one though because this spot is a known rare breaker. To see waves at Fairhaven at all is a treat, and with a 13-second period groundswell, it'll have some punch. A light cross-off breeze from the NNW keeps it looking clean. You'll have to share it though, as crowds are often around, but today it's a bit of a hidden gem if you're a beginner looking for a gentle introduction. The energy is moderate at 572.
Sunday afternoon turns glassy with that 3ft leftover swell, making for a real nice session if you can sneak out.
Monday the 20th looks good too. The morning brings a clean 4ft from the WSW with a 16-second period, giving it some proper long-period groundswell feel. The energy bumps up to 721. The wind is a cross-off from the NNW, keeping it all tidy.
Now, for the standout of the first week, keep your eyes on Tuesday, July 21st. We’ve got a solid 6ft swell from the SW in the morning, dropping to 6ft in the afternoon. The energy is strong, hitting 1144 in the morning. The wind is light and cross-off, so it'll be clean and fun. This is the best call for the near-term, no question.
Wednesday the 22nd gets a bit trickier. The swell is still there at 5ft, but the wind picks up to 16 mph from the WNW, making it a cross-off but a bit of a battle. The energy drops to 587. It’s not a write-off, but you’ll be working for your waves.
Thursday the 23rd through to the end of July is a different story. The swell absolutely pumps up, but it gets too big for this break. We're talking 13ft on Thursday, climbing to 18ft on Friday, and even hitting 20ft on Friday afternoon. The energy readings are massive – 5460, 10780, 16783 – it’s a beast of a swell. Unless you're a big-wave charger on a jet ski, this is a no-go for paddle surfing. It’s more of a big-wave tow-in or maybe even a kite session if you're into that. The wind is cross-shore and fresh, so it’s messy for us.
The surf starts to settle back down into a more manageable size from Sunday, July 26th, with 8ft from the SW, but the wind is still strong. The week of the 27th is honestly a bit of a dud with poor conditions and strong onshore winds.
Then, the real long-range treat comes in on Monday, August 3rd. This is the one to circle on the calendar. We’ve got a clean 5ft to 6ft SW groundswell with a very long period of 18-19 seconds. The energy is strong at 1815 to 2312. The wind is offshore from the NNW. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. The size is just right for a good session, and that long period will make for some proper pull. It's a long way out, but keep an eye on this one.
So, to sum it up: your best bet for a clean, fun paddle is Tuesday, July 21st. And for a more powerful, expert-level session, keep an eye on Monday, August 3rd.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri afternoon, min 7°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 18 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 15 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 15 | WSW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
335 | 184 | 246 | 683 | 360 | 576 | 1144 | 946 | 604 | 587 | 600 | 2702 | 5445 | 5632 | 5813 | 10715 | 13369 | 8133 | 6787 | 4034 | 2335 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:08PM2.00m | 3:30AM1.78m | 3:44PM1.96m | 4:20AM1.76m | 4:19PM1.88m | 5:07AM1.72m | 4:51PM1.79m | 5:54AM1.66m | 5:22PM1.68m | 6:43AM1.59m | 5:54PM1.58m | 7:36AM1.53m | 6:27PM1.48m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:26PM0.30m | 9:30AM0.35m | 10:07PM0.24m | 10:13AM0.48m | 10:47PM0.22m | 10:55AM0.63m | 11:25PM0.25m | 11:35AM0.76m | 00:02AM0.30m | 12:17PM0.89m | 00:42AM0.37m | 1:05PM1.00m | 1:28AM0.43m | ||||||||
7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | |
— | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
Feels °C | 11 | 12 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 15 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | S 14 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
335 | 184 | 167 | 683 | 360 | 576 | 1144 | 946 | 604 | 587 | 600 | 2702 | 15 | 4760 | 5813 | 6068 | 8550 | 5291 | 3919 | 3473 | 2335 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 18 | SSW 10 | WSW 12 | E 11 | — | E 11 | SW 12 | E 10 | — | — | — | SW 18 | S 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
176 | 123 | 246 | 33 | 107 | 2 | — | 2 | 37 | 2 | — | — | — | 388 | 45 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | SW 19 | SSW 10 | S 16 | E 11 | E 11 | — | — | E 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
61 | 131 | 85 | 5 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 3 | N 4 | NNE 4 | NNW 3 | — | — | NNW 3 | NW 3 | WSW 8 | — | SW 13 | SW 14 | — | WSW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | — |
— | — | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 2 | 9 | 285 | — | 5445 | 5632 | — | 10715 | 13369 | 8133 | 6787 | 4034 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 26 | 26 | 539 | 26 | 554 | 539 | 13 | 357 | 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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