Surf Forecasts:
Fairhaven surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SW swell with 6,184 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 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 (Aug 25) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 18s. 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 3.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fairhaven over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it.
First up, we’ve got Fairhaven. This spot is a beginner-friendly break, but it’s a fickle one – it rarely breaks, so when it does, you’ve got to be ready to move. The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, nothing weird going on there.
Looking at the whole 16-day window, we’ve got a slow start. The first few days are pretty average with iffy conditions – Tuesday through Wednesday have onshore wind and rough, choppy water. Not a good time to bother.
Thursday 27th morning sees a small improvement: a 3ft swell from WSW with clean, cross-off wind. It’s small but manageable. Then Thursday afternoon gets even better with glassy conditions on a 2ft SW swell. Nice and clean, but small.
Friday 28th builds a bit more size but the wind turns cross-onshore, putting a bit of chop on the face. It’s not perfect.
Now, Saturday 29th morning is a standout. We’ve got a solid 6ft SW groundswell (period 14 seconds) with glassy conditions – dead calm wind. That’s going to deliver some really clean waves. The combined swell energy sits at 1307 (moderate), and for a break that rarely works, this is a real treat. The swell direction lines up with the optimum SW, so it’s all coming together.
Sunday 30th morning is another gem. Another glassy session with a 5ft SW swell, period 13 seconds. Clean, lined up, and with NNE wind – that’s basically offshore for Fairhaven. This is the other standout of the period.
Monday 31st kicks into a bigger pulse – 10ft SW swell with a 17-second period (very long period groundswell). That’s big and powerful, but at this size, it’s getting into expert territory. The wind is clean cross-off, so faces will be nice. Just be aware that a long period swell like this can be a bit too straight for a beach break like Fairhaven. It might be better suited to a point or reef, but if you’re experienced, you’ll get some serious waves. The combined energy is 5445 (strong).
From Wednesday 2nd September onward, it gets messy again with onshore wind and choppy conditions – not worth the drive.
Then we get a nice little window Friday 4th September: 8ft SW groundswell, period 15 seconds, with clean offshore wind. That’s another one for the experienced crew, but the quality is there.
After that, from 5th September through 7th September, the swell just keeps pumping – but it gets too big. We’re talking 12ft up to 23ft swells. That’s way too much for beginners and even pushing it for most. With heavy rain and onshore wind in parts, it’s more of a big-wave specialist or even kite-surfing situation.
To wrap it up: if you can move fast when Fairhaven comes alive, the best windows are Saturday 29th morning and Sunday 30th morning. Monday 31st and Friday 4th September are also high-quality for experienced surfers. After that, it’s either too big or too messy. The long weekend between Tuesday and Thursday is a write-off.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri morning, min 7°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | ||||||||||||||
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 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 18 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
1173 | 1417 | 1259 | 1902 | 811 | 1521 | 940 | 243 | 183 | 757 | 1263 | 2498 | 1958 | 1307 | 1163 | 680 | 878 | 2085 | 5861 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:04AM1.42m | 7:14PM1.30m | 10:33AM1.46m | 8:59PM1.24m | 11:35AM1.53m | 10:44PM1.28m | 12:17PM1.61m | 11:55PM1.39m | 12:50PM1.68m | 00:47AM1.52m | 1:19PM1.74m | 1:30AM1.66m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:31AM0.54m | 2:37PM1.13m | 2:44AM0.59m | 4:37PM1.10m | 4:07AM0.59m | 5:48PM0.98m | 5:17AM0.56m | 6:29PM0.84m | 6:11AM0.51m | 7:01PM0.69m | 6:56AM0.47m | 7:30PM0.53m | |||||||
— | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | |
mm | 12 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 10 |
Feels °C | 11 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 14 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 18 |
1173 | 1417 | 1259 | 1902 | 811 | 1228 | 940 | 243 | 161 | 757 | 1094 | 2498 | 1958 | 1307 | 1163 | 680 | 878 | 2085 | 5861 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | E 4 | WSW 16 | — | — | — | SW 16 | SSW 11 | SW 13 | WSW 19 | SW 18 | — | — | — | SW 23 | SW 21 | SSW 16 | S 16 | S 17 |
81 | 13 | 452 | — | — | — | 42 | 210 | 183 | 643 | 1263 | — | — | — | 21 | 72 | 232 | 43 | 49 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | WSW 17 | ESE 5 | — | — | — | SW 24 | SW 15 | WSW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 20 | — | — |
4 | 184 | 13 | — | — | — | 22 | 134 | 55 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 239 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 3 | — | — | SW 6 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
5 | — | — | 100 | 518 | 1521 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 162 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 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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