Fairhaven Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.47° S 144.10° E

Fairhaven Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 03 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fairhaven sea temperature is
14.0°C
1.0° 

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


Fairhaven surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with 11,628 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 14s period with WSW 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 (Sep 03) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 4.0m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 16s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fairhaven in the next 16 days are 5.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Thu 3rd Sep)18ft (5.5m) 14s
Best Surf 4PM (Thu 3rd Sep)18ft (5.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 7PM (Thu 3rd Sep)18ft (5.5m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. You know, sometimes a spot just puts on a show, and sometimes it’s a case of wait and see. For Fairhaven, the next two weeks are a real mixed bag with some absolute gems tucked in there, but you’ve gotta be patient. The water’s sitting at a mild 57.2°F, which is about 1.8°F warmer than average for this time of year, so not too chilly.

First up, we’re looking at a massive pulse of energy hitting from Thursday 3rd September through Friday 4th. The combined swell energy is massive, reading 12320, and the swell’s coming in at 14.8ft to 18.0ft from the SW with a period around 14 seconds. This is serious, world-class power, but it’s way too big for nearly everyone – definitely expert-only territory. The wind is a bit messy, cross-shore at 15.5 mph, so it’s not the cleanest picture. There’s a couple of early windows on Thursday and Friday with a NW breeze creating cross-off and clean conditions, but those massive swells are still over 8.2ft – keep your wits about you.

Saturday 5th is still chunky with 8.2ft to 11.5ft SW swell and a period of 15 seconds, but a WNW breeze at 18.6-21.7 mph is going to hold it together. It’s still a lot of water moving, and the combined energy is still high (3194 to 5120). The wind and tide are favorable, but at this size it’s still a handful for anyone but the experienced.

Sunday 6th and Monday 7th the swell starts to drop back – 7.5ft to 8.2ft – but the period drops off too, especially Monday morning with only an 8-second period. That means it’s going to be fat and weak. The wind is also not ideal; cross-shore on Sunday and then a nasty cross-onshore on Monday afternoon at 15.5 mph, making it choppy. The energy is dropping to the 772 to 1815 range, so it’s a bit of a lull.

Then, from Tuesday 8th September the real focus starts. We have a building glassy morning on Tuesday 8th with a 4.9ft SW swell and an incredible 18-second period. The combined energy is moderate (2468), and with the wind going glassy, this is a very nice window. The swell is only 4.9ft, so it’s accessible, but that long period is going to make it wall up. Keep an eye on the tides, as the report notes “marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions” with a score of 3, but that glassy surface is a big draw.

The absolute standout, and I mean the one to circle on the calendar, is Thursday 10th September. The swell is a solid 13.1ft from the SW with a period of 17 seconds, and the combined energy is a thumping 8528. The wind is glassy – a full-on glass-off from the SSE at 0 mph. That is about as perfect as it gets. Wind and tide are favorable, but as the report says, this is too big for this break. This is a big-league day for the experts only. If you have the skills, you will get the session of your life.

After that, Friday 11th and Saturday 12th settle into a gorgeous rhythm. We’re looking at 6.9ft to 7.5ft SW swells with a 15-16 second period. The combined energy is in the 1920 to 2269 range, still solid. And the wind? Offshore on Saturday from the NNW at 9.3 mph, and cross-off on Friday from the NE at 6.2 mph. For me, Saturday 12th September is the best all-round day. The swell is a manageable 6.6ft to 6.9ft, the period is long, the wind is clean offshore – that’s going to be peaky, rippable, and uncrowded.

Sunday 13th sees the swell drop to 3.9ft to 4.6ft, still with a long period and offshore wind from the NNW at 12.4 mph. It’s small but clean – a funboard or longboard day.

From Monday 14th through Wednesday 16th, we get a bit of a messy patch, with a fresh swell pulse (9.8ft on Monday) but cross-shore winds and messy conditions. Not the best.

But look at Tuesday 15th September morning – another glassy moment with a 8.2ft, 18-second period SW swell and a combined energy of 4479. Glassy conditions again, and this time the size is right on the edge for more experienced surfers. This is another expert window.

Wednesday 16th morning has a clean cross-off with 7.2ft swell – that’s a sneaky good session.

Then Thursday 17th and Friday 18th the whole thing blows out with a big, windy, onshore mess. Swell up to 16.4ft and onshore winds over 24.9 mph. That’s keep-your-board-in-the-car weather.

So, my call: the true standout is Saturday 12th September –

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri night, min 6°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Thu night, fresh winds from the WNW by Sat morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 7°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
3:11PM1.81m
4:07AM1.94m
3:42PM1.80m
4:50AM1.89m
4:17PM1.77m
5:38AM1.81m
4:56PM1.71m
6:34AM1.70m
5:44PM1.62m
7:44AM1.61m
6:49PM1.51m
9:07AM1.56m
8:25PM1.44m
Low Tide
9:34PM0.07m
10:01AM0.60m
10:11PM0.04m
10:39AM0.70m
10:53PM0.06m
11:21AM0.81m
11:41PM0.14m
12:13PM0.91m
00:39AM0.25m
1:23PM0.98m
1:53AM0.37m
2:59PM0.98m
3:21AM0.45m
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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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