Surf Forecasts:
Fairhaven surf forecast from 28 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 29 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 17s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 5 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 18s period, SW swell with 4,208 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 28 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 13s 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 Monday (Sep 28) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 20s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fairhaven in the next 16 days are 2.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 05) at 2AM. 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 4s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 01) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Mon 28th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Tue 29th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 5th Oct) | 8ft (2.5m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fairhaven over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 9°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the SSW by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 1 | Friday 2 | Saturday 3 | Sunday 4 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 18 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1418 | 1067 | 951 | 1933 | 1547 | 1237 | 1436 | 1513 | 1399 | 1308 | 1094 | 1006 | 1116 | 2416 | 936 | 1006 | 1179 | 1528 | 2140 | 2851 | 4208 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 12:32PM1.62m | 1:09AM1.85m | 1:04PM1.68m | 1:48AM1.98m | 1:36PM1.73m | 2:28AM2.06m | 2:09PM1.77m | 3:07AM2.08m | 2:44PM1.80m | 3:48AM2.04m | 3:22PM1.79m | 4:32AM1.95m | 4:02PM1.74m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:43PM0.37m | 7:16AM0.53m | 7:17PM0.20m | 7:54AM0.51m | 7:52PM0.06m | 8:31AM0.52m | 8:29PM-0.02m | 9:08AM0.55m | 9:08PM-0.05m | 9:46AM0.61m | 9:50PM-0.01m | 10:26AM0.68m | 10:35PM0.09m | ||||||||
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 | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — |
 | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 7:30 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 14 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 10 | 10 | 12 | 24 | 25 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 15 | 24 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 |
Feels °C | 7 | 7 | 9 | 21 | 22 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 16 | 22 | 17 | 17 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | S 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 1418 | 1067 | 951 | 1933 | 1547 | 1237 | 1436 | 1513 | 1399 | 1308 | 1094 | 1006 | 1116 | 19 | 936 | 1006 | 1179 | 1528 | 2140 | 2851 | 4208 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 20 | SW 18 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | SE 15 | — | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 16 | — | WSW 9 | S 16 | — | SE 6 | ESE 10 | SW 22 | SW 18 |
| kJ | — | 39 | 312 | 39 | 65 | 32 | 16 | 9 | — | 19 | 17 | 4 | 5 | — | 8 | 5 | — | 19 | 10 | 165 | 1420 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 14 | — | — | — | S 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 11 | — | — | S 14 | — | ESE 9 | SSE 19 |
| kJ | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | 33 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 112 | — | — | 4 | — | 16 | 69 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NNE 3 | ENE 4 | NNE 4 | NW 5 | NNW 3 | — | — | NW 4 | W 4 | WSW 6 | SW 15 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 6 | SSE 5 | SE 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 7 | 5 | 13 | 17 | 6 | — | — | 10 | 26 | 90 | 2416 | 369 | 365 | 233 | 126 | 58 | 35 | 11 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 52 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 538 | 90 | 538 | 211 | 9 | 49 | 90 | 9 |
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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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