
Surf Forecasts:
Fairhaven surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 19s period, SW swell with 14,166 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 19s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fairhaven in the next 16 days are 4.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 13) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 15ft (4.5m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 15ft (4.5m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fairhaven over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's get into it.
We’ve got a proper run of swell coming, but it’s not for the faint of heart. Mostly, it’s going to be big and powerful, and you’ll want to be on your game. The first real action kicks off on Tuesday, the 8th of September, and it’s a solid start.
The pick of the whole period, without a doubt, is Fairhaven on Tuesday, the 8th. Both the morning and afternoon sessions are absolute magic. You’re looking at a clean 5ft to 8ft of southwest swell, with a very long 17 to 18-second period. The energy is massive (2288-3362), and the wind is glassy. This is proper groundswell, offering up some serious, well-shaped faces. It’s a bit much for beginners at that size, but for experienced surfers, this is the call. The water temperature is about average for this time of year.
After that, the wind turns on Wednesday, the 9th, and it’s a write-off. Cross-onshore winds hit 19 mph, and the swell pumps up to 13ft to 15ft. The energy is off the charts (10573-12635), but the conditions are rough and messy. This is more of a kite-surfing show than a paddle session.
We get a bit of a break before the next solid window. The swell drops a little on Thursday, the 10th, but it’s still too big at 13ft and blown out. Friday, the 11th, sees a return to glassy conditions in the morning, with a 8ft swell from the southwest and a 14-second period. The energy is still strong (2606), and it’s excellent for experienced surfers again. The wind is light and variable by the afternoon, making it a bit touch-and-go.
Saturday, the 12th, is another top contender. The morning is clean with a cross-offshore breeze and a 8ft southwest swell, but the afternoon is the real standout. The wind goes glassy, and you’ve got a 8ft swell with a 15-second period and solid energy (2314). This is a fantastic, clean window for the experienced crew.
Sunday, the 13th, cleans up nicely with a true offshore wind from the NNW. The morning sees a 6ft swell, and the afternoon drops to 5ft, but both are clean and lined up. The energy is moderate (1082-1381), but the quality is high. This is a great day for a wider range of surfers.
Then we hit a lull. Monday, the 14th, is a write-off with rain, wind, and a dropping swell. The energy is weak (443-544). The next few days, from the 15th through the 18th, are marginal. The swell hangs around 7ft to 10ft, but the wind is all over the place – cross, cross-on, and onshore. It’s choppy and messy. The energy is moderate (1905-3585), but the quality is poor.
Things get interesting again on Saturday, the 19th of September. The swell pumps back up to a massive 13ft to 15ft, but it’s simply too big for this break. The energy is extreme (13916-16853), and while the wind is cross-offshore and clean, you’d need a serious set of skills and a big board to handle it. This is expert-only territory, and even then, it’s a massive commitment.
Finally, the period ends on a promising note. Monday, the 21st, has a very clean afternoon with a light cross-offshore breeze and a 6ft swell. Then, Tuesday, the 22nd, lights up again. The morning is excellent with a 8ft, 15-second southwest swell and a clean offshore wind. The energy is strong (2346), and the conditions are perfect for experienced surfers. Wednesday, the 23rd, is also very good, with a smaller 5ft swell but still clean and offshore.
So, to wrap it up: if you’re an experienced surfer, you cannot miss Tuesday, the 8th of September at Fairhaven. That’s the absolute peak. The Saturday morning, the 12th, and Tuesday, the 22nd are also top-tier sessions. The rest of the time is either too big, too windy, or too small. Keep your eyes on the forecast, though, because it looks like a dynamic run.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue morning, min 7°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the SSW by Wed morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | ||||||||||||||
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 11 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
690 | 1342 | 3287 | 4896 | 7092 | 12406 | 13120 | 8161 | 6158 | 3580 | 2606 | 3330 | 4547 | 3022 | 2309 | 1761 | 1381 | 1082 | 856 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:44AM1.61m | 6:49PM1.51m | 9:07AM1.56m | 8:25PM1.44m | 10:26AM1.59m | 10:13PM1.47m | 11:27AM1.65m | 11:36PM1.60m | 12:15PM1.71m | 00:38AM1.74m | 12:56PM1.77m | 1:28AM1.86m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:39AM0.25m | 1:23PM0.98m | 1:53AM0.37m | 2:59PM0.98m | 3:21AM0.45m | 4:31PM0.86m | 4:46AM0.47m | 5:37PM0.67m | 5:54AM0.45m | 6:27PM0.48m | 6:48AM0.44m | 7:09PM0.32m | |||||||
— | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
— | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:10 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 9 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 22 | 22 | 20 |
Feels °C | 6 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 24 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
690 | 940 | 3287 | 94 | 3201 | 12406 | 13120 | 8161 | 6158 | 3580 | 2606 | 3330 | 4547 | 3022 | 2309 | 1761 | 1381 | 1082 | 856 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 18 | — | S 16 | S 20 | S 18 | S 18 | SSE 16 | S 15 | — | — | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 17 | S 12 | — | — | S 15 |
627 | 1342 | — | 5 | 280 | 229 | 315 | 52 | 153 | — | — | 51 | 78 | 20 | 5 | 3 | — | — | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | S 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 17 | — | — | — |
346 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WSW 5 | SW 16 | SW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 | NNW 3 | NNW 3 |
— | — | 75 | 4896 | 7092 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 5 | 5 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 9 | 0 | 0 | 536 | 649 | 1442 | 528 | 211 | 90 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
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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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