Fairhaven Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.47° S 144.10° E

Fairhaven Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 28 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fairhaven sea temperature is
13.7°C
0.6° 

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


Fairhaven surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 13s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with 11,048 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 15s 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 29) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 15s period. 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 5.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sat 29th Aug)6.5ft (2.0m) 15s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 3rd Sep)15ft (4.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 1PM (Fri 4th Sep)18ft (5.5m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Hey folks, Rusty here. We've got a mixed bag coming up for Fairhaven, with some real quality windows opening for experienced surfers, though beginners will need to sit a few out.

The overall pattern shows solid SW groundswell arriving for days but it's the consistent size and the rare windows of clean, glassy conditions that really make this stretch stand out. Water is sitting at 57°F which is pretty normal for this time of year, nothing too drastic.

Let's start with Friday the 28th morning. The swell is already up at 8ft from the WSW, with a 13-second period, and WNW cross-off winds of 6 mph. That's clean and powerful, with wave energy registering a very strong 4223. It's definitely one for the experienced crew – 8ft is getting up there for anyone else. The afternoon switches onshore and it gets messy, so stick to the morning.

Saturday the 29th morning, it all comes together. Clear skies, glassy conditions with a perfect 3 mph WNW wind, and 6ft SW swell at 14 seconds. The energy is still strong at 1500. This is your standout window – clean, inviting, and that long period will have proper grunt. I'd be paddling out early. The afternoon turns onshore again.

Sunday the 30th brings a cross-shore breeze in the morning with 8ft SW at 13 seconds, still strong energy (1857), but it’s not quite as clean as Saturday. Still surfable, but keep expectations in check.

Monday the 31st morning is another beauty. Glassy again, clear skies, 8ft SW at 14 seconds, and a massive 2545 energy reading. You'll feel the pull. This is almost a repeat of Saturday's magic, so if you missed it, get out here.

Tuesday the 1st of September the NW wind picks up to 12 mph, cross-off, so it's clean but a bit lumpy. Swell hangs around 7ft with a long 16-second period, strong energy (2266). More for the bold.

Wednesday the 2nd of September morning, back to glassy perfection – 8ft SW at 14 seconds, energy 2544. Another top-tier session if you can handle the size.

Thursday the 3rd of September morning, cross-off NW wind at 12 mph keeps things clean with 8ft SW at 14 seconds, energy 2768. It's big, but clean.

Now, Friday the 4th of September – the swell really hits. 16ft from the WSW with 14 seconds, and energy rockets to 15034. That is enormous. Even with clean cross-off winds, this is only for the most experienced, and honestly, at that size it's more a jet ski day for most. Saturday and Sunday the 5th and 6th are similar, with 13ft to 18ft SW swells. Not a beginner's playground.

Monday the 7th falls apart. Strong cross-on winds and 16ft SW, just ugly – rating zero, don't even bother.

The swell settles back from Tuesday the 8th, but it stays messy with onshore winds and 10ft to 12ft swells. Not recommended.

Then we get a reprieve. Wednesday the 9th morning, back to glassy conditions, 7ft SW at 13 seconds (1524 energy) – clean and smooth. Thursday the 10th morning is even better: glassy again, 8ft SW with a superb 17-second period, energy 3911. That’s groundswell gold. It'll run nicely and hold shape, but with that long period, it might close out on the beach, so keep an eye on the bank.

Friday the 11th drops in size to 5ft SW, still clean but smaller.

Saturday the 12th morning sees another big pulse: 15ft SW at 14 seconds, energy 14495. Too big for most, but if you're a big-wave specialist and know what you're doing, it's clean with cross-off wind.

So overall, the standouts are Saturday 29th and Monday 31st mornings, and Wednesday 2nd and Thursday 10th mornings. Those are your clean, glassy, properly sized windows. For the expert crew, the big days from the 4th through 6th are promising but not for the faint-hearted. There are gaps of a few days where it's just too big or too onshore to get excited, particularly around the 7th and 8th.

Stay safe out there.
Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
12:17PM1.61m
11:55PM1.39m
12:50PM1.68m
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
Low Tide
6:29PM0.84m
6:11AM0.51m
7:01PM0.69m
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
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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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