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Fairhaven Surf Forecast
/ VIC – Torquay (29 breaks) / Victoria (127 breaks) /
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Fairhaven surfForecast / VIC – Torquay / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Thursday 28 May 2026 AESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Fairhaven surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Fairhaven sea temperature is
15.8° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Fairhaven surf forecast from 28 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 31 May, 4PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 31 May, 7PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 12s period, WSW swell with 5,078 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 29 May, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 (May 29) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s is also forecast. 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 4.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 31) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Fri 29th May) | 2ft (0.6m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Sun 31st May) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sun 31st May) | 13ft (4.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fairhaven over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thu 4 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | |
127 | 171 | 132 | 208 | 126 | 118 | 513 | 1459 | 3563 | 3806 | 1632 | 1313 | 627 | 171 | 793 | 529 | 1126 | 940 | 380 | 424 | 386 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 10:22AM1.58m | 9:26PM1.38m | 11:16AM1.66m | 10:22PM1.36m | 12:02PM1.74m | 11:13PM1.38m | 12:43PM1.81m | 00:01AM1.41m | 1:22PM1.85m | 00:45AM1.44m | 2:00PM1.88m | 1:26AM1.46m | 2:35PM1.89m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:17AM0.47m | 4:17PM0.96m | 4:08AM0.43m | 5:21PM0.94m | 4:56AM0.38m | 6:11PM0.89m | 5:41AM0.33m | 6:54PM0.84m | 6:24AM0.29m | 7:33PM0.80m | 7:05AM0.27m | 8:10PM0.76m | 7:43AM0.27m | ||||||||
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 | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — |
 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 |
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Temp °C | 12 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 |
12 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 10 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 10 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SW 12 |
 kJ | 90 | 171 | 132 | 208 | 126 | 118 | 513 | 1134 | 2848 | 2113 | 1632 | 1313 | 627 | 171 | 793 | 529 | 206 | 304 | 354 | 191 | 386 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | WSW 11 | WSW 12 | ESE 10 | WSW 6 | ESE 10 | SW 15 | ESE 10 | — | — | — | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 13 | NE 4 | W 11 | W 14 | W 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 8 |
| kJ | 14 | 73 | 53 | 20 | 29 | 10 | 36 | 10 | — | — | — | 15 | 109 | 156 | 5 | 9 | 33 | 29 | 380 | 424 | 119 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SW 18 | ESE 10 | SW 18 | — | — | — | SW 20 | S 11 | SW 16 | W 10 | E 9 | E 9 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 127 | 7 | 6 | 20 | 19 | 13 | 10 | 12 | — | — | — | 15 | 3 | 163 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 58 | 54 | 50 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 3 | WSW 3 | WSW 4 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | WNW 3 | WSW 11 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | — | N 4 | NE 5 | NNE 6 | N 4 | WSW 3 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SW 7 | SW 7 | W 2 |
| kJ | — | 2 | 6 | 4 | 52 | 96 | 3 | 1459 | 3563 | 3806 | — | 12 | 53 | 27 | 14 | 3 | 1126 | 940 | 308 | 189 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 395 | 0 | 0 | 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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