Fairhaven Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.47° S 144.10° E

Fairhaven Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 08 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fairhaven sea temperature is
13.6° C
0.4° 

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


Fairhaven surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 12s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 15s period, WSW swell with 18,029 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 16s 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fairhaven in the next 16 days are 6.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Sat 8th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 16s
Best Surf 7PM (Wed 12th Aug)15ft (4.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 7AM (Thu 13th Aug)20ft (6.0m) 15s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s shaping up for Fairhaven.

We’ve got a run of solid, proper groundswell heading our way, but this break is a tricky one. It’s a beginner’s wave that rarely breaks, so when it does, you’ve got to be on it. The water temp is sitting at 57° right now, which is pretty much average for this time of year, so nothing wild there.

The first real action kicks off on Saturday morning, the 8th of August. We’re looking at a solid 6ft of southwest groundswell with a very long 16-second period, and light offshore winds from the north. The energy is strong (1720), and it’s going to be clean. This is excellent for experienced surfers, but remember, this wave is rarely breaking, so you’ve got to be picky. The afternoon holds up nicely too with 6ft and a moderate offshore breeze.

Sunday the 9th drops off a bit, with smaller 4ft swell and a cross-offshore wind that’s a bit gusty. It’s a marginal day, but there’s still a wave there if you’re desperate.

Now, Monday the 10th is a real teaser. The morning has a solid 7ft of SW swell at 19 seconds, a massive 3140 energy reading, and cross-offshore winds. That looks like it could be a dream. But the afternoon turns ugly with a cross-onshore wind and rain. So, it’s a morning mission only.

Tuesday the 11th is a better bet overall. Clean conditions with 8ft of SW swell in the morning, and a moderate offshore breeze in the afternoon on 6ft. The energy is strong (2202 and 1571). It’s a good day to be out.

Hold on to your boards for Wednesday the 12th. The morning has 10ft of SW groundswell with a 16-second period, and it’s clean. The energy is huge (4228). This is getting into expert-only territory. The afternoon is a write-off with cross-shore winds and rain.

Thursday the 13th is a monster day, but it’s a no-go for paddling. We’ve got 20ft of swell in the morning, with a massive 26988 energy reading. The wind is light, but it’s cross-offshore. This is way too big for Fairhaven. It’s definitely a kite-surfing kind of show. The same goes for Friday the 14th with 13ft and Saturday the 15th with 12ft. This whole stretch from Thursday the 13th through Saturday the 15th is simply too big for a paddle.

Sunday the 16th brings a welcome change. The morning is glassy with a 7ft SW swell and a 14-second period. The energy is still strong (1779), and it’s clean, excellent surf for experienced surfers. That’s a real standout.

The following week, from Monday the 17th to Wednesday the 19th, offers a mix of OK to good conditions. The best of that bunch looks like Wednesday morning the 19th, with 6ft of SW swell, a 16-second period, and a gentle offshore breeze. Clean and excellent.

Thursday the 20th is a split day. The morning is small at 4ft and clean, but the afternoon is a massive 12ft cross-onshore mess. Skip it.

The final weekend, Saturday the 22nd and Sunday the 23rd, looks like a nice, clean end to the run. Saturday morning has 6ft of WSW swell with a light cross-offshore breeze, and Sunday morning has 6ft with a clean offshore wind. Solid, consistent waves to finish off.

The true standout is the glassy dawn session on Sunday, the 16th of August. The best swell with the cleanest conditions. The second best is the clean, powerful morning on Wednesday the 12th, but you’ll need to be an expert.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 8°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Thu night).

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
5:17PM1.71m
6:59AM1.71m
6:00PM1.64m
8:10AM1.66m
6:57PM1.57m
9:31AM1.65m
8:16PM1.50m
10:49AM1.69m
9:54PM1.48m
11:52AM1.77m
11:24PM1.55m
12:42PM1.84m
00:37AM1.67m
Low Tide
11:41AM0.82m
00:04AM0.12m
12:33PM0.94m
1:00AM0.16m
1:41PM1.03m
2:08AM0.21m
3:10PM1.06m
3:27AM0.25m
4:43PM0.98m
4:47AM0.25m
5:55PM0.82m
5:56AM0.25m
6:50PM0.62m
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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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