Fairhaven Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.47° S 144.10° E

Fairhaven Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 21 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fairhaven sea temperature is
14.3° C
0.7° 

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


Fairhaven surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 15s period, SW swell with 12,090 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s 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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 13s 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 5.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Tue 21st Jul)5ft (1.6m) 13s
Best Surf 4AM (Thu 23rd Jul)13ft (4.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 24th Jul)16ft (5.0m) 15s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s cookin’ at Fairhaven.

Fairhaven is a spot that doesn’t fire often, so when it starts to look good, you gotta listen. The water’s at 58°, which is pretty standard for this time of year, so no need to worry about the cold.

We start on Tuesday, July 21st. The morning’s looking real nice with a 6ft SW groundswell, a 13-second period, and a clean cross-off breeze from the NNW. The combined energy is a solid 1144. It’s glassy, it’s clean. The afternoon is similar, with a 5ft SW swell and the same clean cross-off wind. Good start to the week.

Wednesday, July 22nd, is a bit of a step down. The morning’s still cross-off, but the swell drops to 5ft, and the energy is weaker at 522. The afternoon picks up a bit to 5ft, but the wind goes onshore, and the cross-chop makes it sloppy. It’s still surfable, but the magic is gone.

Then things get serious. Thursday, July 23rd, the swell is going to be massive. We’re talking 12ft to 13ft from the SW, with a 14-second period. The energy numbers are huge – 10149 and 10431. This is a monster swell. The wind is cross-shore, so it’s not completely blown out, but this is for experts only. The power is dangerous.

The big energy continues through Friday, July 24th, with 16ft and 15ft swells, but with a cleaner cross-off wind. The energy is hitting 18133 and 14488. It’s still terrifyingly big, but the conditions are a bit cleaner. Saturday, July 25th, the swell drops to 10ft-13ft, but the wind gets messy, with onshore chop.

Sunday, July 26th, is when things settle down. The morning has a 7ft SW swell, but the conditions are only marginal. The afternoon, though, is a real hidden gem. The wind drops to a light breeze, cross-off, and the swell is a clean 6ft with 770 energy. This is the standout moment – clean, manageable, and quiet. This is the day to get wet.

The swell hangs around through Monday and Tuesday, July 27th-28th, with a few pulses. On Tuesday, July 28th, we get a solid 13ft swell from the WSW with a clean offshore wind from the NNE. The energy is 6264. Again, this is for experts – the size is intimidating, but the conditions are prime.

Then, Wednesday, July 29th, the wind shifts and the quality drops. A 15ft SSW swell is ruined by onshore winds and rain. Thursday, July 30th, is still big but the wind is cross-off, so it’s salvageable for the brave.

After that, we hit a long stretch of poor conditions. From Friday, July 31st, through to Tuesday, August 4th, it’s a real struggle. The swell drops, the wind is onshore or cross-onshore, and the energy fades out. The energy drops from 1363 down to 668, and the wind is just not cooperating. The waves are small, weak, and messy.

Wednesday, August 5th, is the last chance. The swell is tiny at 3ft, but the period is a very long 21 seconds. That’s a groundswell, but it’s too small to do anything with, and the wind is onshore. It’s a frustrating end to the run.

So, the best bet in this whole 16-day window is hands down Sunday, July 26th, in the afternoon. It’s not the biggest, but it’s the most rideable and cleanest day for a normal surfer. For the experts, the big swells from Thursday, July 23rd, through Tuesday, July 28th, are going to be a wild ride, but you need to be on your game.

This is Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 7°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
4:19PM1.88m
5:07AM1.72m
4:51PM1.79m
5:54AM1.66m
5:22PM1.68m
6:43AM1.59m
5:54PM1.58m
7:36AM1.53m
6:27PM1.48m
8:40AM1.49m
7:09PM1.39m
9:56AM1.49m
8:08PM1.32m
Low Tide
10:13AM0.48m
10:47PM0.22m
10:55AM0.63m
11:25PM0.25m
11:35AM0.76m
00:02AM0.30m
12:17PM0.89m
00:42AM0.37m
1:05PM1.00m
1:28AM0.43m
2:08PM1.09m
2:22AM0.48m
3:36PM1.12m
3:28AM0.50m
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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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