Surf Forecasts:
Fairhaven surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 13s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 23ft (7.0m), 15s period, WSW swell with 21,242 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 13s 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 12) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 3.5m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 23s 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 7.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 23ft (7.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fairhaven over the next 16 days.
Right, folks, let’s talk about Fairhaven. It’s a beginner-friendly spot that rarely breaks, so when it does, it’s a special event. But don’t get too excited yet. The water temp is sitting at 58°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year.
The first week is a write-off for anyone who isn’t a seasoned pro. We’ve got a massive swell hitting. Sunday the 12th through Tuesday the 15th of July, the swell is pumping between 12ft and 18ft from the WSW, with a combined energy that’s off the charts – think five-digit numbers like 11,916 and 19,640. That’s serious, heavy water. The wind is mostly cross-off, which is clean, but the size is just too big for a break like this. It’s only for experts, and even then, it’s a handful.
The real sweet spot kicks in from Wednesday the 15th. The swell drops back to a much more manageable 8ft to 10ft from the SW, and the energy is still strong but way more reasonable. The wind turns light and glassy, especially on Thursday the 16th and Friday the 17th, with some periods of absolute glass. This is where it gets good. The period is a long 15 to 16 seconds, so it’s a proper groundswell. That means the waves will have shape and power, but at a beach break, it can break a bit straight. Still, these are the best conditions for Fairhaven – clean, lined up, and with that long period energy making paddling out a breeze.
The wave energy drops to a moderate three-digit range by Saturday the 18th, with 5ft to 6ft swell. It’s still clean and fun, but not the standout. There’s a bit of a gap in quality from the 21st to the 24th, where the wind gets a bit messy and the surf is marginal. Nothing to write home about.
Then, the real standout pops up for the end of the run. Sunday the 26th of July, we’ve got a 10ft swell from the WSW with a 13 second period and glassy conditions. The energy is back up to 4,693. That’s a big, clean, powerful swell for a Sunday session. The following Monday morning, the 27th, is also a beauty with a 8ft SW swell, light offshore wind, and clean conditions. If you’re an experienced surfer, that’s the one to circle. The wave quality is high, and the crowds are likely to be an issue at times, but for a spot that rarely breaks, it’s worth the hassle.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Sun morning, light winds from the WNW by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 9009 | 3820 | 10700 | 7961 | 9407 | 17257 | 12244 | 9822 | 4422 | 3278 | 2618 | 2221 | 2424 | 2982 | 2746 | 3353 | 2627 | 1604 | 1027 | 700 | 563 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 7:27PM1.56m | 9:54AM1.75m | 8:37PM1.52m | 11:05AM1.82m | 9:59PM1.52m | 12:07PM1.89m | 11:20PM1.57m | 1:01PM1.96m | 00:33AM1.64m | 1:47PM2.00m | 1:37AM1.72m | 2:29PM2.02m | 2:36AM1.76m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:16PM1.02m | 2:32AM0.13m | 3:38PM1.05m | 3:43AM0.11m | 4:58PM1.00m | 4:54AM0.08m | 6:07PM0.88m | 6:01AM0.06m | 7:05PM0.73m | 7:01AM0.08m | 7:56PM0.56m | 7:55AM0.13m | 8:43PM0.41m | ||||||||
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 | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — |
 | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — |
mm | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 10 |
Feels °C | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | SW 22 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 13 |
| kJ | 2907 | 19 | 4873 | 7961 | 9407 | 10037 | 7396 | 5894 | 4422 | 3278 | 2618 | 2221 | 2424 | 2982 | 2746 | 3353 | 2627 | 1604 | 1027 | 700 | 563 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 15 | — | S 14 | W 24 | S 15 | S 17 | S 14 | — | — | — | S 17 | S 16 | SW 23 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | 4 | 11 | 17 | 50 | 4 | — | — | — | 6 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 24 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | NW 4 | WNW 4 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | SW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 |
| kJ | 9009 | 3820 | 10700 | 12 | 19 | 17257 | 12244 | 9822 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 543 | 737 | 13 | 347 | 971 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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