Surf Forecasts:
Fairhaven surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, SW swell with onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 8,568 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 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 Sunday (Sep 13) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 14s period. 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 Wednesday (Sep 16) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 19) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 13th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 15ft (4.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fairhaven over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, I'm Rusty.
Let's be straight with you: Fairhaven is a tricky one. This break rarely breaks, and when it does, it's a beginner-friendly wave. We've got a real mixed bag coming up over the next couple of weeks, with plenty of days where the swell is pumping but the wind has it all chopped out. The water temp is sitting at 57°, which is about 2° warmer than usual for this time of year, so it's a touch balmy for September.
The standout session looks like Wednesday morning the 23rd of September. You'll have a clean 3ft swell from the SW with a 14-second period, light NE winds, and the conditions are tipped as excellent for experienced surfers. The combined energy is strong at 2293. This one's the real deal, but remember it's a week and a half away, so keep an eye on it.
Before that, there are a few mornings worth paddling out for. Sunday afternoon the 13th is your first chance with a solid 5ft SW swell at a long 15-second period, clean offshores from the north, and the combined energy is pumping hard at 1216. It's rated as very good surf conditions. Crowds are often here, so expect company.
Thursday the 17th and Friday the 18th both have clean mornings, but the quality is marginal. Thursday morning has an 8ft SW swell with light cross-on winds, while Friday morning has a 6ft SW swell with a super long 18-second period and clean cross-offshores. The energy on Friday is strong at 3182, but the overall rating is just marginal.
From the 20th onwards, things get messy. The swell gets big – 12ft to 15ft – but the wind turns onshore or the swell is just too massive for the break, especially on Monday the 21st with a 15ft WSW swell and clean winds. That's expert-only territory, and even then, it's likely too big for this spot.
Late in the run, Thursday morning the 24th brings a clean 5ft SW swell with a solid 13-second period and strong offshore winds from the NNW. The energy is moderate at 1136 and it's rated as very good surf. This is your other pick, though it's not as powerful as the 23rd.
Honestly, there's a lot of dross to wade through here. If you're patient, the 23rd is the one to circle.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Sun night, fresh winds from the SW by Tue afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 6°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | ||||||||||||||
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 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 7 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 12 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1216 | 821 | 503 | 342 | 193 | 3113 | 5095 | 5634 | 5805 | 5446 | 4135 | 2724 | 1837 | 1708 | 1904 | 3222 | 2350 | 1496 | 1067 | 3679 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 1:28AM1.86m | 1:33PM1.80m | 2:11AM1.94m | 2:07PM1.81m | 2:50AM1.96m | 2:39PM1.80m | 3:26AM1.94m | 3:09PM1.76m | 4:01AM1.87m | 3:39PM1.71m | 4:36AM1.78m | 4:07PM1.63m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:09PM0.32m | 7:34AM0.43m | 7:47PM0.20m | 8:15AM0.45m | 8:23PM0.13m | 8:51AM0.49m | 8:57PM0.11m | 9:25AM0.55m | 9:30PM0.15m | 9:57AM0.63m | 10:02PM0.21m | 10:29AM0.72m | 10:35PM0.30m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — |
 | 6:10 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 8 | 18 | 20 | 15 | 23 | 22 | 20 |
Feels °C | 19 | 16 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 13 | 16 | 9 | 19 | 19 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 16 | S 14 | — | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 13 |
| kJ | 1216 | 821 | 503 | 342 | 124 | 125 | 16 | — | 5805 | 5446 | 4135 | 2724 | 1837 | 1708 | 1191 | 3222 | 2350 | 1496 | 1067 | 1500 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 14 | WSW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | — | — | — | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | — | S 12 | SW 22 | SW 18 | S 16 | S 15 | E 14 | — | — |
| kJ | — | 4 | 37 | 58 | 152 | — | — | — | 77 | 72 | 41 | — | 27 | 118 | 1904 | 81 | 39 | 16 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 14 | — | S 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 15 | S 17 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 4 | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 39 | 87 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 6 | SW 7 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | SW 4 | — | — | — | N 4 | NNE 4 | N 4 | WSW 12 |
| kJ | 13 | 5 | 4 | 31 | 193 | 3113 | 5095 | 5634 | — | — | — | — | 34 | — | — | — | 6 | 21 | 22 | 3679 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 10 | 13 | 9 | 536 | 744 | 289 | 739 | 211 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 6 |
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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).
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