Fairhaven surfForecast / VIC – Torquay / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Monday 22 Dec 2025 AEDT
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Fairhaven surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Fairhaven sea temperature is
16.9° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fairhaven this week:

The surf forecast for Fairhaven over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 22) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 13s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fairhaven in the next 12 days are 4.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 24) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 7s period and expected on Monday (Dec 29) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 22nd Dec)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s
Best Surf 8PM (Tue 23rd Dec)11ft (3.5m) 17s
Most Powerful 5AM (Wed 24th Dec)15ft (4.5m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fairhaven over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
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!
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
2
2
1
2
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
SW
1.3
SW
1.8
SW
2.3
SW
4
WSW
3.5
SW
4
SW
4
SW
3.5
SW
3
SW
2.5
SW
2.2
SW
1.9
SW
1.7
SW
1.3
SSW
1
SW
1.3
SW
1
SW
1
SW
0.8
SW
0.9
SW
Period(s) (?)11710131615141414131312121211161414141313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2131946111778869562425493597443573416227813211047794389480668393387205277
Wind
(km/h)
20
SW
15
W
20
WSW
25
SW
20
W
25
WSW
30
SW
25
SW
25
SSW
25
SSW
20
SSW
20
S
15
S
10
S
10
SE
15
SE
5
SSE
10
SE
15
SSE
10
ESE
15
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
onononononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:58AM
1.88
2:21PM
1.42
3:31AM
1.91
3:02PM
1.45
4:02AM
1.92
3:43PM
1.48
4:32AM
1.91
4:24PM
1.50
5:00AM
1.87
5:08PM
1.54
5:28AM
1.83
5:57PM
1.58
5:59AM
1.77
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:58PM
0.28
9:11AM
0.79
8:37PM
0.27
9:46AM
0.73
9:14PM
0.28
10:18AM
0.67
9:50PM
0.32
10:49AM
0.61
10:26PM
0.38
11:20AM
0.53
11:05PM
0.47
11:53AM
0.45
11:48PM
0.58
12:30PM
0.36
Mon
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Sunrise--5:56--5:56--5:56--5:58--5:58--5:58--6:00
Sunset8:46--8:46--8:47--8:47--8:49--8:49--8:49--
clear
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-1-------------------
Temp. °C191715181516181414151313141415161516181717
Feels °C (?)1513101410111287989111213141314161615
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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 12 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.

Fairhaven is 44 km (27 miles) from the city of Geelong. If you plan a holiday in Torquay, look for hotels and other accommodation in Geelong. Geelong has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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