Surf Forecasts:
Fairhaven surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, WSW swell with 6,697 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 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 Friday (Aug 21) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.9m and 15s. 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 Friday (Aug 21) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fairhaven over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at the waves ahead. We’ve got one spot to focus on for the next couple of weeks, and it’s all gonna happen at Fairhaven. The water’s sitting at about 57°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.
We’re kicking off this Friday morning, the 21st of August, with a clean 5-foot swell coming out of the WSW. It’s got a long 15-second period, and with that cross-off wind, it’ll be tidy. The combined wave energy is strong at 1177. The only bummer is this break rarely breaks, so don’t get your hopes up if you’re not there at the right time. The crowds can be an issue here too.
By Friday afternoon, the swell jumps to a meaty 10-foot with a 14-second period, and the energy kicks up to 4848. That’s a lot of ocean moving around, probably too much for beginners. The wind holds cross-off, but it’s borderline on the size.
Saturday the 22nd gets serious. We’re looking at a solid 13-foot swell from the SW, with massive energy readings around 12000. This is big, powerful stuff – only for the experts. The wind is cross-shore, which will put a bit of a chop on it.
Sunday the 23rd calms down a touch to 8-foot, period hanging in at 14 seconds. Light northwesterly winds keep it clean in the morning. This is excellent for experienced surfers.
The standout window, and I mean the real gem, is Tuesday the 25th. Morning brings an 8-foot SW swell with a 13-second period, combined energy of 2125, and the wind is absolutely glassy. It doesn’t get cleaner than that. The afternoon is also glassy with zero wind. This is the one to circle on the calendar.
Wednesday the 26th gets messy with strong cross-onshore winds and rain. Steer clear.
We get another shot of excellence on Friday the 28th. An 8-foot SW swell is paired with a very long 17-second period, and we finally get some offshore wind from the north. The energy is strong at 3039. This will be a proper groundswell, so it might refract differently at a beach break, but the conditions will be top shelf. Another standout for the experienced crew.
Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th drop in size and get wind-affected. Not worth paddling out for.
Then, look ahead to Tuesday the 1st of September. Another glassy morning, 8-foot SW swell with a long 16-second period, and the energy is high at 2916. This is clean, powerful surf – another day for the experienced surfer.
The first week of September looks promising too. Wednesday the 2nd and Thursday the 3rd both have clean, offshore winds with some nice 5 to 6-foot SW swell, perfect for a long session if you don’t want the heavy stuff.
The period ends with a bit of a fizzle, with some windy and choppy conditions around the 4th and 5th, though the 5th of September morning shows a strong 7-foot swell with a very long 17-second period and a northwesterly cross-off, but the scores suggest conditions might be tricky.
So, to sum it up for you: Tuesday the 25th is your best bet for glassy, clean perfection. Friday the 28th and Tuesday the 1st of September are the other big standouts for clean, powerful swell with good wind. Keep an eye on Fairhaven, but remember it’s a fickle one that doesn’t break often.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 7°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 7°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 11 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 14 | SW 19 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1332 | 3203 | 3238 | 6505 | 6115 | 3827 | 2191 | 3132 | 2169 | 1443 | 1053 | 1006 | 1537 | 1120 | 1064 | 2316 | 2117 | 555 | 222 | 431 | 1626 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:42PM1.68m | 5:55AM1.63m | 5:11PM1.58m | 6:42AM1.54m | 5:40PM1.49m | 7:42AM1.46m | 6:16PM1.39m | 9:04AM1.42m | 7:14PM1.30m | 10:33AM1.46m | 8:59PM1.24m | 11:35AM1.53m | 10:44PM1.28m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:00AM0.74m | 11:17PM0.28m | 11:34AM0.85m | 11:53PM0.37m | 12:13PM0.97m | 00:36AM0.46m | 1:06PM1.07m | 1:31AM0.54m | 2:37PM1.13m | 2:44AM0.59m | 4:37PM1.10m | 4:07AM0.59m | 5:48PM0.98m | ||||||||
7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | |
— | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 9 | 14 | 15 | 10 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 14 | 16 | 11 |
Feels °C | 11 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 10 | SW 9 | WSW 13 | SSW 11 | SW 14 | SW 19 |
1332 | 1370 | 3238 | 4873 | 5216 | 3827 | 2191 | 3132 | 2169 | 1443 | 1053 | 1006 | 1537 | 1120 | 1064 | 1169 | 563 | 555 | 210 | 431 | 1626 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | SW 18 | S 18 | SW 24 | SW 22 | SW 19 | SW 18 | S 15 | S 15 | W 21 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 17 | WSW 16 | — | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | SSW 9 | WSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 13 |
99 | 275 | 6 | 22 | 163 | 531 | 1087 | 39 | 4 | 9 | 15 | 81 | 281 | 452 | — | 742 | 669 | 206 | 222 | 121 | 792 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 20 | S 14 | S 14 | — | — | — | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 22 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 38 | 33 | 4 | — | — | — | 111 | 206 | 171 | 372 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 6 | WSW 14 | WSW 9 | SW 14 | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | N 3 | NE 4 | NE 3 | NE 4 | WSW 7 | SW 9 | SW 11 | WSW 13 | — | — | — | — |
93 | 3203 | 387 | 6505 | 6115 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 107 | 924 | 2316 | 2117 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 26 | 9 | 214 | 0 | 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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