Fairhaven Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.47° S 144.10° E

Fairhaven Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 16 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 15 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SW swell with 4,044 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s 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 Friday (Jul 17) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s. 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 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Fri 17th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 15s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 17th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 15s
Most Powerful 1PM (Thu 16th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 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 comin’ down the line for Fairhaven. It’s gonna be a wild ride, but you gotta pick your moments.

The first half of this outlook is a bit of a slow burn, but the back half, especially the end of July and into the very start of August, has some serious grunt. We’ve got a massive pulse of long-period SW groundswell that’ll be too big for most, but there’s a sweet spot in the middle for the brave.

The water is sitting at 58°F, which is about average for this time of year, nothing to write home about, just standard summer juice.

The best surf on offer is the window from the morning of Friday the 25th through to Monday the 28th of July. That’s where the stars align. The standout is Friday afternoon the 25th and Saturday morning the 26th. Friday afternoon sees a clean 7 ft SW swell with glassy conditions – that’s pure magic. Saturday morning, the 26th, is another beauty with a 7 ft SW swell under a light cross-offshore breeze, keeping the faces clean and punchy. This is where the experienced surfers will be grinning. The combined energy is strong, hitting 1741 and 1557, so there’s plenty of push.

Now, let’s walk through the full period. The action starts Thursday, 16th July. It’s a bit messy. We’ve got a 10 ft SW swell with a 15-second period, but the wind is cross-on, and the comment says “marginal.” The combined energy is massive at 4027, but it’s not clean. Still, a big groundswell is in the water. Skip Thursday afternoon.

Friday, 17th July, is a huge step up. Morning sees a 8 ft SW groundswell (16-second period) with a clean cross-offshore breeze. The afternoon glass off is a dream – 8 ft, glassy, and clean. That’s a solid day for the experienced crew. The energy is still strong (3259 & 3001).

Saturday, 18th, will be very good. The swell drops to 6 ft in the morning, still clean with a cross-off, and the afternoon glass off with a 6 ft SW swell. The energy drops to 1296, but the quality is there.

Sunday, 19th, through Wednesday, 22nd, is a mellow run. Swell drops to between 3 ft and 5 ft, with clean cross-offshore winds. It’s good fun, but not a standout. The energy is weak to moderate (480–922). Perfect for the beginners, but nothing to get too excited about.

Thursday, 23rd, and Friday, 24th, get messy. The swell jumps back to 10 ft, but the wind is a moderate cross-offshore, and the comments are “marginal.” The energy is huge (2699–3489), but the quality isn’t there. Big lumps for the brave who don’t mind some chop.

Then we hit the sweet spot. Friday, 25th, is a ripper. Saturday, 26th, is another top day. On Sunday, 27th, we get a solid 6 ft SW swell with clean cross-offshore winds. Monday, 28th, is a beast. The morning sees a 8 ft WSW swell with a moderate offshore breeze (20 km/h) – that’s clean and powerful. The afternoon jumps to 10 ft with the same offshore wind. The energy is huge (2212 & 3200). This is for experts only.

Tuesday, 29th, starts to get hairy. The swell is 10 ft in the morning, with a fresh 30 km/h cross-offshore wind. The afternoon is 12 ft, but the comment says the swell is too big for this break. The energy is insane (4192 & 4509). Only for the very experienced.

Wednesday, 30th, and Thursday, 31st, are a write-off. The swell is 12 ft to 13 ft, but the wind is cross-on and onshore, creating choppy, lumpy junk. The energy is astronomical (6100 & 15451), but you don’t want to paddle out into that. It’s a kite-surfing show, not a paddle-surfing one.

Friday, 31st, is a massive 13 ft SW swell with a 16-second period, but the wind is back onshore and the comment says it’s too big for the break. A total pass.

So, to wrap it up: The best waves are Friday the 25th through Monday the 28th of July. The absolute standouts are Friday afternoon (25th) and Saturday morning (26th) for the best combination of size, cleanliness, and wind. Monday the 28th is for the big-wave chargers only. The rest is a mix of building swell and wind that will make it tricky.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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2.2
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14
1.9
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13
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0.9
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12
0.6
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Energy kJ
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1999
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335
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531
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Wind (km/h)
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WNW
10
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0
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10
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SSE
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High Tide
1:01PM1.96m
00:33AM1.64m
1:47PM2.00m
1:37AM1.72m
2:29PM2.02m
2:36AM1.76m
3:08PM2.00m
3:30AM1.78m
3:44PM1.96m
4:20AM1.76m
4:19PM1.88m
5:07AM1.72m
4:51PM1.79m
Low Tide
7:05PM0.73m
7:01AM0.08m
7:56PM0.56m
7:55AM0.13m
8:43PM0.41m
8:44AM0.22m
9:26PM0.30m
9:30AM0.35m
10:07PM0.24m
10:13AM0.48m
10:47PM0.22m
10:55AM0.63m
11:25PM0.25m
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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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