Fairhaven Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.47° S 144.10° E

Issued: 9 pm 04 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Fairhaven sea temperature is
14.6° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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


Fairhaven surf forecast from 4 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 5 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 5 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 8,339 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 5 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period with SSW 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 Sunday (Jul 05) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fairhaven in the next 16 days are 4.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 05) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jul 06) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sun 5th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 16s
Best Surf 1AM (Sun 5th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 16s
Most Powerful10AM (Sun 5th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 17s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's get into what we've got on offer.

First up, the big picture. We're looking at a stretch that kicks off this Saturday afternoon, but honestly, that first session is a write-off. The swell is already a solid 10ft from the south-west, and with a messy cross-onshore breeze, it's just a choppy, blown-out mess at Fairhaven. Not worth paddling out. We've got to wait a bit.

The real magic starts to line up from Sunday morning, but there's a catch. Sunday sees a massive 13ft south-southwest groundswell with a 17-second period. That's a *lot* of energy (8554 on the combined energy scale). The wind is okay, but that size is simply too big for Fairhaven—it's going to be a washing machine. Even the afternoon, with 12ft, is still too solid for most. You'd need to be an absolute expert and know the place blindfolded, and even then, it's a hail Mary.

Hold tight through Sunday, because Monday morning, July 6th, is where we get our first true standout. The swell drops to a manageable 7ft from the south-west, and the wind goes clean offshore from the north-northwest at just 3 mph. The water temp is sitting at 58°, which is about normal for this time of year. This is the session for experienced surfers to get on it. The swell period is 14 seconds, so you're getting proper groundswell lines, and the combined energy is still a solid 1736.

If you missed Monday morning, Tuesday the 7th is the next absolute cracker. The wind goes totally glassy in the morning with the swell sitting at 6ft from the south-west. That's a 17-second period groundswell, and the energy is still healthy at 1691. With zero wind, the surface will be like a mirror. This is as good as it gets. The only drawback: Fairhaven is a rarely-breaking spot, so when it turns on like this, be prepared for crowds because it's "often" busy here. Get in early.

Wednesday the 8th morning also looks fantastic. A clean 6ft south-west swell with a very long 18-second period and a light offshore breeze. The energy jumps back up to 3152. This will be another day of pure, lined-up waves for the experienced crew.

There are a few other decent mornings in the first week—like Thursday and Friday—with clean, offshore winds and solid south-west swells in the 5ft to 7ft range. Good, consistent surf.

We hit a bit of a lull from the 11th onwards. The swells get smaller and the winds get stronger and cross-shore or onshore. The weekend of the 12th and 13th sees a drop to ankle-biters with messy winds. Then on the 14th and 15th of July, the swell tries to pump again (10ft to 12ft), but the wind is back on it, making for choppy, challenging conditions. It’s a week of marginal surf, but the energy is there—just not with the right wind.

The outlook brightens again around Saturday the 18th of July. The morning is clean with a cross-offshore wind and a fun 6ft swell. But the afternoon of the 18th looks to be the second true standout in this whole run. A clean 7ft swell from the west-southwest, light wind, and the energy jumps to 2083. It'll be powerful and clean for those who can handle it.

The run ends on the 19th with strong, clean winds but a small, weak swell—not worth the drive.

So, to sum it up: The best bets on offer are Tuesday morning, July 7th (glassy, 6ft south-west), and the afternoon of Saturday, July 18th (clean, 7ft west-southwest). Everything else in the second week is smaller or blown out. Get on those two windows if you can.

Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Sat
11
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
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PM
Night
AM
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AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
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3
4
2
3
4
3
3
4
3
4
4
3
4
4
3
3
3
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
SSW
16
4
SSW
17
3.5
SSW
16
2.5
SW
16
2.1
SW
14
1.8
SW
14
1.5
SW
13
1.8
SW
17
1.8
SW
16
1.7
SW
15
1.9
SW
18
2.5
SW
17
2.1
SW
16
1.8
SW
15
1.6
SW
15
1.8
SW
17
1.9
SW
15
1.7
SW
14
1.6
SW
14
1.4
SW
13
2.2
WSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
6609
8339
6221
3531
1736
1267
769
1691
1552
1279
2319
3597
2087
1399
1108
1816
1585
1187
1002
732
1338
Wind (km/h)
15
S
20
SE
20
ESE
20
ENE
5
N
10
E
5
W
0
SW
5
ESE
10
E
5
NNE
10
E
5
NW
5
WNW
5
E
5
NW
10
NNW
10
NW
15
NNW
25
NNW
30
NW
Wind State
on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
off
cross
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
High Tide
2:37AM1.47m
3:20PM1.87m
3:18AM1.50m
3:48PM1.84m
3:59AM1.54m
4:14PM1.80m
4:43AM1.58m
4:41PM1.76m
5:31AM1.62m
5:12PM1.71m
6:25AM1.66m
5:47PM1.66m
7:28AM1.68m
6:31PM1.61m
Low Tide
8:42AM0.37m
9:39PM0.60m
9:17AM0.43m
10:08PM0.53m
9:54AM0.50m
10:38PM0.45m
10:33AM0.59m
11:11PM0.37m
11:16AM0.70m
11:48PM0.28m
12:06PM0.82m
00:34AM0.22m
1:05PM0.93m
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mod rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:41
7:41
7:41
7:39
7:39
7:39
7:39
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:14
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:16
5:16
5:17
 mm
6
Temp °C
11
11
11
9
13
13
11
12
12
12
11
10
9
11
11
10
12
13
9
12
10
Feels °C
6
6
6
3
11
11
10
10
10
10
9
7
7
10
9
8
9
10
6
6
4
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
SSW
16
4
SSW
17
3.5
SSW
16
2.5
SW
16
2.1
SW
14
1.8
SW
14
1.5
SW
13
1.8
SW
17
1.8
SW
16
1.7
SW
15
1.9
SW
18
2.5
SW
17
2.1
SW
16
1.8
SW
15
1.6
SW
15
1.8
SW
17
1.9
SW
15
1.7
SW
14
1.6
SW
14
1.4
SW
13
0.3
NE
5
Energy kJ
6609
8339
6221
3531
1736
1267
769
1691
1552
1279
2319
3597
2087
1399
1108
1816
1585
1187
1002
732
4
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
15
0.6
S
16
0.4
SSE
15
0.6
S
14
1
ESE
6
0.7
ESE
5
0.4
SW
19
0.2
SSE
16
0.4
SW
22
1.6
SW
14
0.2
ESE
12
0.2
ESE
11
0.1
SE
14
0.2
SSE
16
0.1
SE
15
0.6
NE
5
0.8
SW
12
Energy kJ
172
183
79
132
69
26
133
26
179
1006
13
11
8
25
9
14
207
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
5
0.2
ESE
12
0.1
S
16
0.2
S
15
0.1
S
14
0.4
NNE
5
Energy kJ
6
14
5
17
4
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SE
4
0.9
ESE
4
1.6
E
6
1.2
E
6
0.4
N
3
0.8
NNW
4
2.2
WSW
12
Energy kJ
31
30
169
92
2
17
1338
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
5
3
7
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
3
3
3
2
Distance (km)
211
90
200
94
0
52
0
0
10
10
0
31
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
32
Best forecast wave conditions in Torquay
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
3
3
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
9
7
4
4
8
7
4
5
7
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
9
7
5
5
8
7
5
5
9
7
9
5
7
5
5
4
8
4
5
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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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