Fairhaven Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.47° S 144.10° E

Fairhaven Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 12 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fairhaven sea temperature is
13.7°C
0.7° 

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


Fairhaven surf forecast from 12 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, SW swell with onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, SW swell with 5,884 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 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 Sunday (Sep 13) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fairhaven in the next 16 days are 3.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 19) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sun 13th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 15s
Best Surf 7PM (Wed 16th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 15s
Most Powerful10AM (Wed 16th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 15s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here, let's talk about what's cookin' at Fairhaven.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a decent pulse of SW groundswell rolling in for the first couple of days. The water’s sitting about average for this time of year, so you won’t need a thicker suit just yet. Fairhaven is a beginner-friendly spot that rarely breaks, so this is a special little window to keep an eye on.

Sunday morning (13th) gets things going with a solid 5.9ft SW groundswell and moderate offshore wind from the N. The wave energy is sitting at a very strong 1308, so there’s plenty of push, and those offshores will keep things clean. The afternoon sees it drop a touch to 5.2ft, but it’s still clean with a gentle offshore. Not a bad start to the day at all.

Monday morning (14th) drops to 3.9ft SW with a cross-offshore breeze, still clean. The afternoon gets smaller and a bit cross, so the magic fades with a poor surf call.

Tuesday (15th) the ocean starts to get a bit grumpy. The swell jumps to 9.8ft and then 11.5ft, but the onshore wind is up, and it’s cross-onshore to onshore, making it chopped out. This is getting big for a beginner break anyway – over 8.2ft is expert territory, so unless you’re a seasoned local, stay on the sand. The wave energy is enormous (3208–4753), but the quality just isn’t there for a paddle surf. This setup looks more interesting for a kite session than a surfboard.

Wednesday (16th) sees the swell holding at 11.5ft with onshore winds, so poor conditions continue. Wave energy is pumping over 5500, but it’s ugly.

Thursday (17th) the swell drops back a touch, 8.2ft in the morning, 7.2ft in the afternoon, but it’s onshore, so it’s still marginal. The light breeze doesn’t clean it up.

Friday (18th) is where things turn around nicely. The morning is clean with a cross-offshore breeze and 5.9ft SW swell. The afternoon is the absolute standout of the run: clean, light offshore WNW breeze, 4.6ft SW swell with a long 16-second period, and the wave energy is still decent at 1878. This is excellent for more experienced surfers – those long period waves will shape up nicely on a point or reef, so the wave quality should be primo. For a beginner break, it’s small enough to be fun and the wind is on your side.

Saturday (19th) is clean again with cross-offshore breezes, but the swell is around 6.9ft dropping to 5.9ft, and the energy is still solid. It’s a good weekend option if you missed Friday.

Sunday (20th) morning sees 11.5ft swell with a strong NW offshore wind, but it’s too big for Fairhaven – a note in the data says it’s predicted to be too big for this break. The afternoon turns to a poor cross-onshore mess.

Monday (21st) morning is glassy with an 8.2ft SW swell. That’s a beautiful call for experienced surfers, but it’s on the bigger side for beginners. The wave energy is strong at 2358, and glassy conditions are a rare treat. The afternoon gets onshore and a bit messy.

Tuesday (22nd) sees the swell jumping to 13.1ft with a long 16-second period. The energy reading is massive (8139), but it’s way too big for this spot. The cross-shore wind and current will make it a washing machine. This is for experts only, if anyone, and it’s probably not worth paddling out.

Wednesday (23rd) is another glassy morning with 8.2ft SW swell – a big, clean wave with a long period. This is excellent for skilled surfers, but again, it’s pushing the limit for the average punter. The afternoon gets a little cross-onshore.

Thursday (24th) is glassy with a massive 11.5ft SW swell and a 19-second period. That jetty-long period means the sets will be fat and heavy, with huge gaps between them. The wave energy is 8876 – it’s a serious ocean. Only for experts, and even then, it’s a choice moment if you can handle the size.

Friday (25th) is a welcome drop back to 6.9ft in the morning with a clean offshore wind, long period swell, and excellent conditions for experienced surfers. The afternoon is similar at 5.6ft, still clean and offshore. A solid end to the working week.

Saturday (26th) is a write-off – onshore winds and a poor quality drop in swell.

Sunday (27th) and Monday (28th) get giant again. We’re looking at 11.5ft

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Sun night, fresh winds from the SW by Tue afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 7°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Tue night, calm by Thu night).

Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
SW
15
1.8
SW
15
1.6
SW
15
1.3
SW
14
1.2
SW
13
1
SW
13
0.8
SW
12
3
SW
13
3.5
SW
14
4
SW
14
3.5
SW
15
3.5
SW
15
3
SW
15
2.5
SW
14
2.2
SW
14
2.1
SW
13
1.8
SW
13
1.4
SW
16
2.3
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1808
1308
1200
736
503
342
184
3208
4718
5524
5884
5446
4135
2439
1733
1496
1179
1027
2140
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
20
N
15
NNW
10
NNW
15
WNW
15
WSW
15
WSW
25
WSW
30
SW
25
SSW
20
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20
SSW
10
SSW
10
S
10
S
10
NW
15
NW
10
WNW
20
NW
Wind State
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cross-off
cross-off
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High Tide
00:38AM1.74m
12:56PM1.77m
1:28AM1.86m
1:33PM1.80m
2:11AM1.94m
2:07PM1.81m
2:50AM1.96m
2:39PM1.80m
3:26AM1.94m
3:09PM1.76m
4:01AM1.87m
3:39PM1.71m
Low Tide
6:48AM0.44m
7:09PM0.32m
7:34AM0.43m
7:47PM0.20m
8:15AM0.45m
8:23PM0.13m
8:51AM0.49m
8:57PM0.11m
9:25AM0.55m
9:30PM0.15m
9:57AM0.63m
10:02PM0.21m
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Feels °C
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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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