Fairhaven Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.47° S 144.10° E

Fairhaven Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 23 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fairhaven sea temperature is
14.2° 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 23 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 15s period, SW swell with 10,844 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 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 Thursday (Jul 23) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m 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 5.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Thu 23rd Jul)13ft (4.0m) 14s
Best Surf 1PM (Thu 23rd Jul)13ft (4.0m) 14s
Most Powerful10AM (Fri 24th Jul)16ft (5.0m) 15s

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 heading our way for Fairhaven.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a massive pulse of swell coming in. The problem is, it’s way too much of a good thing for this spot. The first few days are a write-off for paddle surfing because the swell is just too big. Thursday the 23rd and Friday the 24th are seeing serious SW groundswell pushing 12ft to 16ft with a long period of 14 to 15 seconds. The combined swell energy is extreme, hitting between 10,000 and 18,652. That’s a raw, powerful ocean. The wind is cross-shore, so it’s not totally blown out, but at those sizes, Fairhaven is a no-go. This is more of a spectacle than a surf session.

The first real chance to get in the water without being pounded comes on Sunday the 26th. The swell drops to a much more manageable 8ft from the SW, with a period of 11 seconds. The wind swings around to a light WNW, giving us a clean, cross-off breeze. The energy is still moderate (around 2,749), and the conditions are marked as excellent for experienced surfers. If you’re skilled and comfortable, Sunday morning and afternoon will be your best bet of the first week. The water temperature is sitting at 58°F, which is about average for the time of year.

Monday and Tuesday (27th & 28th) are a bit of a mixed bag. The swell is still clean with offshore winds, but the size drops to 6ft to 6ft, and the energy falls off. The forecast notes marginal conditions, so you might get a few, but it’s not a standout.

Then we hit a rough patch. From Wednesday the 29th through to Friday the 31st, strong onshore winds from the S and SSW ruin the surface. The swell is still there, but it’s blown out and messy. This is kite-surfing territory, not paddle surfing. The energy remains moderate to strong, but the quality is gone.

The first weekend of August (1st & 2nd) is still a bit lackluster with light onshore winds and marginal conditions. It’s not completely flat, but nothing to get excited about.

Now, here’s the real standout, and it’s a week and a half away, so keep your fingers crossed. Monday the 3rd of August is looking excellent. The forecast shows a 10ft SW swell with a long 17-second period, and a light NW wind (6 mph) creating clean, cross-off conditions. The energy is strong (4,586). This is a proper groundswell, and for a spot like Fairhaven, that long period could mean some really nice, lined-up waves, though it might be a bit straight-breaking at times. This is easily the best window for experienced surfers in the entire outlook.

Following that, Tuesday the 4th and Wednesday the 5th hold clean but smaller surf (5ft to 6ft) with light offshore winds. Then on Thursday the 6th, we get another surge of energy (3,698) with a 5ft, 19-second period swell and a light NE breeze. Clean conditions for experienced surfers again.

The main takeaway: The first weekend is a washout from size. The best surf is Sunday the 26th in the first week, and then a clear standout window on Monday the 3rd of August. Keep an eye on the wind for that one.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Tue afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
5:22PM1.68m
6:43AM1.59m
5:54PM1.58m
7:36AM1.53m
6:27PM1.48m
8:40AM1.49m
7:09PM1.39m
9:56AM1.49m
8:08PM1.32m
11:08AM1.54m
9:31PM1.28m
12:05PM1.61m
10:56PM1.29m
Low Tide
11:35AM0.76m
00:02AM0.30m
12:17PM0.89m
00:42AM0.37m
1:05PM1.00m
1:28AM0.43m
2:08PM1.09m
2:22AM0.48m
3:36PM1.12m
3:28AM0.50m
5:09PM1.09m
4:35AM0.48m
6:15PM1.01m
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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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