
Surf Forecasts:
Fairhaven surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 14,602 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period with WSW 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 3.0m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 14s 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 16 days are 5.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore 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 (Jul 28) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 18ft (5.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fairhaven over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for Fairhaven. We’ve got a solid run of southwest swell coming down the pike, but don’t get too excited just yet—the first few days are a bit of a mess with some strong wind. The real magic starts to show itself as we head into the weekend and the start of August.
Right now, the water temp is sitting at 57°, which is bang on average for this time of year. Nothing out of the ordinary there.
The first few days are a write-off for a quality wave. Tuesday morning (July 28th) there’s a decent 6 ft SW swell at 13 seconds, but that 30 km/h NNW cross-offshore wind is too raw to let it shape up. The combined energy is a massive 2499, but it’s just not clean. Tuesday afternoon is a no-go as well. Wednesday (July 29th) is a total loss—16 ft of SW groundswell at 16 seconds with 30 km/h onshore wind. That’s a washing machine, not a surf break. Combined energy hits 12049, but it’s pure chaos. Thursday is a little better with 8 ft SW swell and lighter winds, but the cross-shore breeze keeps it bumpy.
Friday (July 31st) is where we start to see a glimmer. The morning is a bit lumpy, but Friday afternoon is a standout. The wind drops to glassy, calm conditions, with a clean 5 ft SW swell at 12 seconds. The combined energy is 900, and it’s going to be glassy. That’s a proper session for a longboard or a funboard.
But the real highlight? Saturday, August 1st. This is the one to circle. We’ve got a gorgeous 6 ft SW groundswell at 17 seconds in the morning, with a light offshore wind from the north, and the bureau is calling it “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” The combined energy is 2123, and the long period means those waves will have real push and shape. Saturday afternoon holds up just as well with 6 ft at 18 seconds. Best on offer.
Sunday August 2nd is still good—8 ft SW at 16 seconds, clean at times with a cross-offshore breeze. There’s a bit of a wind increase, but it’s manageable.
Monday August 3rd is a bit of a head-scratcher. The morning has a 15 ft swell from the WSW, but the onshore wind and the sheer size—well over 8 ft—means it’s only for experts, and even then, the wind is onshore. The combined energy is 11824, and it’s going to be a paddle struggle. This one might be more interesting for kiteboarding than paddle surfing.
Tuesday August 4th is a nice recovery. Clean 6 ft SW swell at 12 seconds with a light cross-offshore breeze. A fun, user-friendly day.
The second week keeps the swell coming. Wednesday August 5th and Thursday August 6th both have clean, offshore conditions with 6 ft to 5 ft SW groundswells. The long period on Thursday (19 seconds) will give some beautiful, lined-up waves, but it’s a point break kind of day—the long period might make it a bit straight at the beach.
Friday August 7th is another standout in the second week. Morning and afternoon both have clean, offshore winds with 7 ft to 8 ft SW swell at 17 to 16 seconds. Combined energy is over 2600. This is proper, powerful surf. The wind is light and offshore, so it’ll be clean as a whistle. Best of the second week.
The weekend of August 8th and 9th holds some fun 5 ft to 6 ft swell, but the wind picks up again on Sunday afternoon, with 10 ft at 15 seconds and a fresh 30 km/h offshore. That’s a lot of wind, and the combined energy of 3734 means it’s full-on. It’s going to be a bumpy, challenging day.
The last few days (August 10th to 12th) see the swell dropping and the wind turning onshore again. Not worth the trip.
So, your best bets: Friday July 31st afternoon for glassy, mellow waves, and Saturday August 1st for the pick of the lot—clean, offshore, and a proper groundswell. In the second week, Friday August 7th is the one to watch, with clean offshore winds and solid swell.
This is a spot that doesn’t hold a huge crowd, but being Fairhaven, it can get busy on the good days. The consistency is generally there, but it can be a little fickle.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 7°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Tue night, light winds from the WSW by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 7°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 17 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1167 | 2562 | 5707 | 12049 | 7795 | 4668 | 2207 | 2008 | 1188 | 819 | 711 | 689 | 2117 | 2076 | 3996 | 2612 | 2374 | 3702 | 7745 | 2901 | 1677 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | on | on | cross |
High Tide | 11:08AM1.54m | 9:31PM1.28m | 12:05PM1.61m | 10:56PM1.29m | 12:48PM1.69m | 00:04AM1.35m | 1:24PM1.76m | 00:59AM1.42m | 1:56PM1.82m | 1:45AM1.51m | 2:24PM1.84m | 2:27AM1.59m | 2:51PM1.85m | 3:07AM1.66m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:09PM1.09m | 4:35AM0.48m | 6:15PM1.01m | 5:36AM0.45m | 7:01PM0.90m | 6:27AM0.41m | 7:38PM0.78m | 7:12AM0.39m | 8:10PM0.66m | 7:51AM0.38m | 8:39PM0.55m | 8:29AM0.40m | 9:07PM0.44m | ||||||||
7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | |
— | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | |
mm | — | 4 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
Feels °C | 7 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 13 | — | — | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 17 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
1167 | 2562 | 4937 | — | — | 3809 | 2207 | 1475 | 1188 | 819 | 711 | 689 | 2117 | 2076 | 3996 | 2612 | 2374 | 1888 | 4079 | 2901 | 1677 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | NE 5 | — | — | — | — | S 10 | — | SW 23 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 18 | S 17 | SW 13 | SSE 17 | SSE 17 | ESE 16 | WSW 18 | — | S 14 | SW 18 |
343 | 6 | — | — | — | — | 64 | — | 21 | 72 | 186 | 212 | 6 | 892 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 356 | — | 4 | 109 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 15 | — | — | — |
989 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | NW 4 | WSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | — | SW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 | N 4 | WSW 14 | WSW 15 | — | — |
51 | 13 | 5707 | 12049 | 7795 | 4668 | — | 2008 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | 14 | 3702 | 7745 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 218 | 572 | 567 | 536 | 691 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 52 | 90 | 9 | 52 |
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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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