Fairhaven Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.47° S 144.10° E

Fairhaven Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 15 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: Wednesday 15 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, WSW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, WSW swell with 4,102 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 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 Wednesday (Jul 15) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 3.0m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fairhaven in the next 16 days are 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Wed 15th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 13s
Best Surf 4PM (Wed 15th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 4PM (Wed 15th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s talk about Fairhaven.

First thing, Fairhaven starts off with a big pulse of swell that’s just too much for this spot. It’s a beginner-friendly break that rarely breaks, so when it does, you want it to be just right. The first few days are a classic case of too much of a good thing.

We kick off on Wednesday the 15th with a solid 13ft SW swell rolling in with a period of 14 seconds, but the combined energy is massive at 8943. That’s way too big for this break, and the wind is cross-offshore, which is clean, but it’s just not surfable for the average punter. The water temperature is sitting at 14°, which is about normal for the time of year.

The swell eases slightly on Thursday the 16th – still a hefty 10ft SW swell with a long 15-second period. The morning is a bit cross-off, but the afternoon turns glassy. Even though the energy is still high (3946), the conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. This is the first real window for the crew who can handle it, but it’s not for beginners.

Friday the 17th is the standout. The swell drops to 8ft from the SW, with a very long period of 16 seconds. That kind of period means proper groundswell, with power and shape, but it can be a bit straight at beach breaks. The wind goes glassy in the afternoon, and the energy is still solid at 2963. This is the best day of the first week – clean, powerful, and lined up. Crowds are likely though, so get in early.

The weekend sees the swell backing off. Saturday the 18th is still a fun 6ft SW with a 14-second period, glassy in the arvo, and the energy is dropping to 1432. Sunday the 19th is much smaller at 3ft to 3ft with a 12-13 second period; the wind is cross-off but it’s a cleaner, smaller day.

Then we hit a flat spell. From Monday the 20th right through to Wednesday the 22nd, the swell is just in the 3ft to 5ft range, with mostly cross-off winds and marginal conditions. The energy readings are low (368 to 627), and the scores reflect that it’s not really worth getting wet.

There’s a bit of a pulse showing up on Thursday the 23rd and Friday the 24th, with a 8ft to 10ft SW swell coming back, but the wind goes cross on Friday afternoon, making it choppy. The energy is climbing again (up to 13881 on Friday the 24th) but that’s way too big and messy.

Saturday the 25th is another pulse of 13ft SW swell, but with a cross-on wind and rain showers, it’s a write-off. The next few days from Sunday the 26th to Tuesday the 28th are all marginal – the swell is dropping but the wind is onshore or cross-onshore, so it’s not worth the paddle.

The last real chance comes on Tuesday the 28th afternoon, when the swell is a manageable 6ft SW with a 12-second period and glassy conditions. Wednesday the 29th also looks good, with a 6ft to 6ft SW swell and glassy/clean conditions, and the energy is moderate at 992 to 1094. That’s a solid finish to the outlook.

So, to wrap it up: the best window is Friday the 17th, with that 8ft, 16-second SW groundswell and glassy afternoon winds. Get on it. The second pick is the late window on Tuesday the 28th and Wednesday the 29th, when the swell is clean and fun-sized again.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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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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14
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SW
15
2.5
SW
15
2.5
SW
16
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2.2
SW
14
1.9
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1.7
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12
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
5711
4102
3372
3746
3900
2708
3172
2963
1999
1428
946
520
330
187
246
587
314
476
368
623
702
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
10
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10
W
5
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5
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5
WNW
10
NW
5
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5
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NW
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15
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15
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15
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High Tide
12:07PM1.89m
11:20PM1.57m
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
Low Tide
6:07PM0.88m
6:01AM0.06m
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
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7:33
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Temp °C
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Feels °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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