Surf Forecasts:
Fairhaven surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 13s period, WSW swell with 11,727 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 21s. 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 6.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 20ft (6.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fairhaven over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Rusty here again. Let’s run through Fairhaven in feet and miles per hour.
First up, this Sunday morning, the 30th of August, it’s looking promising. We’ve got a clean 8ft SW groundswell with a long 13-second period, and it’s glassy. The water energy is pumping at 1973, which is moderate but solid for this spot. This is one of the true standouts of the forecast, offering excellent conditions for experienced surfers, though the size (over 8ft) makes it expert-only.
Monday morning, the 31st, also looks good: clean 8ft SW swell, period stretching to 14 seconds, energy at 2718, and glassy conditions again. Another standout for those with the skills.
Things get tricky from Tuesday the 1st. The swell drops to 7ft SW with a 15-second period, and while the wind is fresh offshore (19 mph from NNW), the written note says it’s marginal, likely due to tide. The energy is still decent at 2237, but the quality isn’t as high.
The real problem hits on Wednesday the 2nd. The swell jumps to 12ft from WSW with a 16-second period, and the energy is a massive 8169. The wind is clean, but the note clearly says it’s too big for this break. This pattern continues for over a week: from the 2nd of September right through to the 10th of September, the swell stays well over 10ft, often hitting 13ft, 16ft, or even 20ft, with energy values regularly in the thousands (like 10,211 on the 3rd, 17,712 on the 5th, and 17,917 on the 9th). While the wind is often offshore or clean, it’s just too much water for Fairhaven, which rarely breaks as it is. This stretch is strictly for big-wave experts only, and even then, it’s a question of whether the spot can handle it. For beginners or regular surfers, it’s a hard pass.
We then get a gap on the 10th of September with some easing, but the next real standout comes on Friday the 11th of September. The afternoon session is looking golden: a clean 10ft SW groundswell with a 16-second period, glassy wind from the ESE, and energy at 4403. The notes call it excellent and the best score of the whole run. It’s still big (expert-level), but the conditions are about as perfect as they get for this break.
Saturday the 12th and Sunday the 13th offer smaller, cleaner options (8ft to 6ft) with lighter winds, but nothing reaches the quality of that Friday afternoon. The final session on Monday the 14th is clean with a 7ft WSW swell, but it’s a drop-off. There are no recommendations for the first week after the initial swell pulses, but the 11th of September is the highlight to circle on the calendar.
Look, Fairhaven is a spot that rarely shows up, so when it does, you have to grab it. The first two days are the pick for the cleaner, glassy conditions, but be warned, the mid-period is all stormy and oversized. The water temperature anomaly is normal for this time of year.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the NNW by Tue morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 6°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
1417 | 1819 | 2076 | 2140 | 2322 | 2125 | 3212 | 2237 | 1290 | 2760 | 5516 | 3729 | 3725 | 3180 | 5353 | 8163 | 7227 | 5273 | 2597 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | off |
High Tide | 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 | 3:11PM1.81m | 4:07AM1.94m | 3:42PM1.80m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:56AM0.47m | 7:30PM0.53m | 7:36AM0.44m | 7:59PM0.38m | 8:13AM0.44m | 8:29PM0.25m | 8:49AM0.47m | 9:00PM0.14m | 9:25AM0.53m | 9:34PM0.07m | 10:01AM0.60m | 10:11PM0.04m | |||||||
— | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | 19 |
Temp °C | 10 | 13 | 15 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 19 | 19 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 10 | 16 | 17 | 14 |
Feels °C | 9 | 10 | 13 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 13 | 14 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
1417 | 1819 | 2076 | 2140 | 2322 | 2125 | 3212 | 2237 | 1290 | 1997 | 2653 | 3729 | 3725 | 3180 | 4858 | 8163 | 7227 | 5273 | 2597 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 22 | SW 20 | SW 20 | S 14 | SW 20 | SW 18 | — | — | — | SW 18 | — | S 17 | — | S 16 | — | S 18 | — | — | — |
73 | 136 | 61 | 15 | 380 | 1006 | — | — | — | 117 | — | 6 | — | 19 | — | 25 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 22 | S 15 | S 14 | — | S 14 | S 14 | — | — | — | S 14 | — | — | — | — | — | S 14 | — | — | — |
118 | 18 | 16 | — | 16 | 34 | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 | NNW 4 | WSW 14 | WSW 16 | — | WNW 3 | W 3 | SW 14 | — | — | — | N 5 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 17 | 2760 | 5516 | — | 10 | 8 | 5353 | — | — | — | 63 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 411 | 411 | 26 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 10 | 6 | 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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