
Surf Forecasts:
Fairhaven surf forecast from 10 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 15 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 5,854 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 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 (Sep 11) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fairhaven in the next 16 days are 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 13) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Fri 11th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Tue 15th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fairhaven over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty.
Short story: Fairhaven is about to get pounded. We’re looking at a serious run of big, powerful SW groundswell, and for a spot that’s already a bit tricky, it’s mostly going to be too much of a good thing. The water temp is 57°, which is pretty much what you’d expect for this time of year.
We’ve got a long, long wait ahead. The first proper window doesn't really show up until Saturday, September 12th, and even then, it’s serious. Thursday the 10th kicks off with a massive 12ft SW swell, period a super-long 16 seconds, and the energy is just nuts at 5990. But with a 12 mph SSW wind, it’s just on, and the break is rarely breaking as it is. It’s a no-go.
Friday the 11th stays big at 10ft, same long period, but the winds are messy. Not your day.
Finally, Saturday the 12th is the standout. The morning starts with a slight cross-off breeze from the NNE at 3 mph, cleaning up that 10ft SW swell. The combined energy is still huge at 3545. Then Saturday afternoon? It goes glassy. The wind drops to nothing from the north. The swell drops a touch to 8ft, but with that glassy surface, an expert surfer is going to find some serious, raw power. This is for experienced crew only; 8ft with a 15-second period is a heavy wave.
Sunday the 13th drops to a much more manageable 5-6ft with clean offshore wind from the north. The energy is still moderate at 1125. It’s a quality option for those who were spooked by the weekend’s size.
After that, things get tricky again. Monday the 14th shows cleaner conditions but the swell quality is questionable. Then Tuesday the 15th brings the beast back—a 13ft monster from the SW with energy at a massive 11089 and howling onshores. That’s not surf, that’s a washing machine. Mentioning it for the kite crew, maybe.
We do see a small glimmer late in the window. Thursday the 17th morning looks glassy again, with a clean 8ft groundswell. And then on Sunday the 21st, the forecast shows glassy conditions with a smaller, more friendly 4-5ft SW swell. That’s the most user-friendly wave of the whole outlook for the average surfer.
So, to boil it down: If you’re an expert and you want power, Saturday the 12th is the one. For a cleaner, smaller session for the crew who aren’t charging 8ft bombs, look at Sunday the 21st. The rest of the time? Fairhaven is either too big, too windy, or just not cooperating. It’s a frustrating run for a spot that rarely breaks to begin with.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 9 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
5898 | 3629 | 3197 | 4421 | 5041 | 3493 | 2584 | 1808 | 1308 | 1125 | 915 | 1778 | 700 | 1757 | 4271 | 5854 | 4183 | 5341 | 4676 | 3268 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:13PM1.47m | 11:27AM1.65m | 11:36PM1.60m | 12:15PM1.71m | 00:38AM1.74m | 12:56PM1.77m | 1:28AM1.86m | 1:33PM1.80m | 2:11AM1.94m | 2:07PM1.81m | 2:50AM1.96m | 2:39PM1.80m | 3:26AM1.94m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:31PM0.86m | 4:46AM0.47m | 5:37PM0.67m | 5:54AM0.45m | 6:27PM0.48m | 6:48AM0.44m | 7:09PM0.32m | 7:34AM0.43m | 7:47PM0.20m | 8:15AM0.45m | 8:23PM0.13m | 8:51AM0.49m | 8:57PM0.11m | |||||||
— | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
6:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:14 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 18 | 20 | 15 | 22 | 20 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 8 |
Feels °C | 8 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 16 | 18 | 13 | 18 | 17 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 5 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
5898 | 3629 | 3197 | 4421 | 5041 | 3493 | 2584 | 1808 | 1308 | 1125 | 915 | 642 | 700 | 1474 | 3364 | 5216 | 4183 | 5341 | 4676 | 3268 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | S 14 | — | S 17 | S 17 | S 17 | — | — | — | NE 5 | S 15 | WSW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 | S 15 | — | S 17 | S 15 | S 14 |
71 | 61 | — | 53 | 90 | 52 | — | — | — | 10 | 4 | 37 | 58 | 154 | 757 | 19 | — | 49 | 73 | 34 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | NNW 3 | W 8 | WSW 13 | WSW 9 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 | — | — | — | — |
21 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 10 | 245 | 1778 | 676 | 1757 | 4271 | 5854 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 214 | 9 | 9 | 81 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 613 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
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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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