Fairhaven Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.47° S 144.10° E

Fairhaven Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 27 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fairhaven sea temperature is
13.7°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 27 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 13s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with 4,228 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fairhaven in the next 16 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Thu 27th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s
Best Surf10AM (Fri 28th Aug)8ft (2.4m) 13s
Most Powerful 1PM (Wed 2nd Sep)10ft (3.0m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve got a solid run of surf coming up at Fairhaven, but you’ll need to pick your moments, especially towards the end of the window when things get big and gnarly.

Right out of the gate, the water temp is sitting at 57°F—right about average for this time of year, nothing to complain about there.

We kick things off on Thursday, 27 August, with a small but clean setup. A 3ft WSW swell rolling in at 12 seconds, with a light NNW cross-off breeze in the morning, keeping things tidy. Combined energy is moderate at 547, so it’s not pumping, but there’s enough push for a fun session on a longboard. Thursday afternoon goes glassy, with a 3ft SW swell and a longer 13-second period, making for some real smooth, peelable walls. It’s a gentle start, but it’s clean.

Now, Friday, 28 August, is where it starts to get interesting. The morning brings an 8ft WSW swell with a 13-second period, cross-off breeze from the WNW at 6 mph, and the combined energy is a hefty 4432—strong, powerful stuff. This is excellent for experienced surfers, but it’s pushing into expert territory. The swell direction is a perfect match for the optimum SW angle, and it’s clean. The afternoon sees a shift to a 8ft SW swell with a very long 16-second period, but the wind goes cross-on, so the magic fades a bit. Still, that morning session is the real standout of the week.

Saturday, 29 August, has a 6ft SW swell with a 14-second period and glassy conditions in the morning. Beautiful, clean waves, but the energy is moderate (1500). It’s a great option for intermediates wanting some fun, uncrowded waves. The afternoon turns cross-on, so stick to the morning.

Sunday, 30 August, holds a 7ft to 8ft SW swell, but the wind is cross-shore or cross-on all day, so the quality drops. The energy is still there (1712 to 1968), but you’ll be dealing with a bit of chop.

Monday, 31 August, is another cracker. Morning brings an 8ft SW swell with a 14-second period and a light cross-off from the NNW. Strong energy at 2949, and it’s clean for experienced surfers. Then Monday afternoon goes totally glassy, with a 8ft SW swell and even stronger energy at 3008. That afternoon session is about as good as it gets—clean, powerful, and lined up. A true standout.

Then we hit a bit of a wall. Tuesday, 1 September, the swell stays solid (7ft, 15-second period) but the wind jumps to 19-22 mph from the NNW. It’s cross-off, so it’s clean, but that much wind makes it a battle. The energy is still high (2241 to 1526), but it’s more of a grunt session. Wednesday, 2 September, sees the swell building to 8ft in the morning, then 12ft in the afternoon with a WSW direction. The energy goes through the roof—7915 in the afternoon—but it’s borderline too big for the break. For the experts only, and even then, it’s a handful.

From Thursday, 3 September, right through to the end of the forecast, the swell is consistently big. 10ft to 18ft, with combined energy values in the thousands (4053 up to a massive 23712). The wind is mostly cross-off or glassy, so it’s clean, but the size is the story. This is big-wave country, and only the most experienced should even look at it. A few of these days, like 6 September, have a 15ft SW swell with a 15-second period and 8029 energy, but with onshore wind or rain, it’s a mess. By 9–11 September, we’re talking 18ft SW swells with 16-second periods and energy over 23,000—that’s a proper ocean event. The break is fairly exposed to the SW, so it’ll be taking all of that energy.

Fairhaven is a rare break, so it’s not always going off, but when it does, it’s a special place. Just know that if you’re not ready for the big stuff, steer clear of the second week. For the best of the best, lock in Monday, 31 August afternoon—glassy, 8ft, SW, 14 seconds, 3008 energy. That’s as good as it gets.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the NNW by Tue morning).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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780
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2119
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1558
1915
1583
1764
2288
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2004
3039
2120
1568
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
10:44PM1.28m
12:17PM1.61m
11:55PM1.39m
12:50PM1.68m
00:47AM1.52m
1:19PM1.74m
1:30AM1.66m
1:47PM1.78m
2:10AM1.78m
2:14PM1.80m
2:48AM1.88m
2:42PM1.81m
3:27AM1.93m
Low Tide
5:48PM0.98m
5:17AM0.56m
6:29PM0.84m
6:11AM0.51m
7:01PM0.69m
6:56AM0.47m
7:30PM0.53m
7:36AM0.44m
7:59PM0.38m
8:13AM0.44m
8:29PM0.25m
8:49AM0.47m
9:00PM0.14m
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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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