Fairhaven Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.47° S 144.10° E

Fairhaven Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 28 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fairhaven sea temperature is
13.9° C
0.4° 

Fairhaven surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Fairhaven surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 12,616 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 3.0m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 14s is also forecast. 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 5.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Tue 28th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Best Surf 7PM (Tue 28th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 7AM (Wed 29th Jul)16ft (5.0m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty checking in from the coastline. Let’s have a look at what’s coming.

We’ve got a bit of a wild start to the outlook. The first few days are a write-off, so don’t even bother paddling out until we get past the midweek messy stuff. The ocean is going to be a bit of a beast mid-week, but there’s a proper window of clean, powerful swell shaping up for the weekend and beyond if you’re patient.

We’re looking at Fairhaven as the only spot on the radar. It’s a beginner-friendly break that rarely breaks, so when it turns on, it’s a special little wave. The water temp is sitting at 57°F right now, which is completely average for the time of year, nothing weird there.

The first real standout is Saturday the 1st of August. We’ve got a solid 6ft to 7ft swell from the southwest, with a very long period of 17 to 18 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy, and the combined energy is strong at 2148 to 3286. The wind is offshore and light, so conditions will be clean as a whistle. This is a day for experienced surfers, as the swell is a bit over the beginner mark, but the wave quality will be excellent. The long period means better shaped waves and longer lulls between sets, which is a dream for paddling out.

Another day to circle is Wednesday the 5th of August. We’re seeing a smaller 5ft swell from the southwest, but with a 14-second period and glassy conditions in the afternoon. The wind will be near nothing, just a slight air, making for a clean, smooth surface. Combined energy is moderate (1533), but for a break that rarely breaks, this is a real treat. The morning will be clean too, with light offshore winds.

There’s a gap in the middle of the second week, but things fire up again around Saturday the 8th of August. A 7ft to 7ft, long-period 18 to 19-second swell from the southwest rolls in, with moderate offshore and cross-off winds. Combined energy is strong (3330 to 3433). The swell is getting big, so it’s for the more experienced crew, but those clean conditions will make it worthwhile.

And then we have a warning for Wednesday the 12th of August. The swell is predicted to be enormous, 13ft to 16ft, with a very strong combined energy of 5133 to 16878. The winds are offshore, so the conditions would be clean, but this is way too big for Fairhaven. It’s only for the experts, and even then, it’s a serious, heavy ocean. The forecast says it’s too big for this break.

So, to wrap it up: the first four days are a wash. The best bets are Saturday the 1st of August and Wednesday the 5th of August for clean, quality surf. The second week has some promising, but less certain, standouts, with a big swell event on the 12th that’s for the brave only.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 7°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Tue night, light winds from the W by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 8°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
2
Monday
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Period (s)
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SW
13
2.5
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15
3.5
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13
5
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16
4
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15
3.5
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14
3
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13
2.5
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13
2
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12
1.8
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12
1.7
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12
1.6
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12
1.9
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17
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18
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17
2.3
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16
2.4
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16
2.5
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14
2.5
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14
2.2
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13
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1185
2562
4304
11356
7322
4668
2911
2382
1188
944
765
678
2142
2381
4363
2612
2658
2754
3944
2580
1545
Wind (km/h)
25
NNW
30
NW
35
WNW
35
WSW
25
WSW
15
WSW
20
W
15
WSW
10
W
5
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5
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10
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15
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20
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20
WNW
25
WSW
15
SSW
20
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15
SSE
15
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High Tide
11:08AM1.54m
9:31PM1.28m
12:05PM1.61m
10:56PM1.29m
12:48PM1.69m
00:04AM1.35m
1:24PM1.76m
00:59AM1.42m
1:56PM1.82m
1:45AM1.51m
2:24PM1.84m
2:27AM1.59m
2:51PM1.85m
3:07AM1.66m
Low Tide
5:09PM1.09m
4:35AM0.48m
6:15PM1.01m
5:36AM0.45m
7:01PM0.90m
6:27AM0.41m
7:38PM0.78m
7:12AM0.39m
8:10PM0.66m
7:51AM0.38m
8:39PM0.55m
8:29AM0.40m
9:07PM0.44m
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Temp °C
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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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