Surf Forecasts:
Fairhaven surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 5,290 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s 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 22) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 21s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fairhaven in the next 16 days are 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fairhaven over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s talk Fairhaven. This break is a sneaky little number, but don’t get too attached—it *rarely breaks*, so when the stars align, you gotta move. Water temp is about 57°, right where it should be for late summer.
The 16-day forecast has some real size. The big standout is Sunday morning, August 23rd. You’re looking at a 8ft SW swell with a juicy 16-second period, light offshore wind from the NW, and solid wave energy (3403). That’s groundswell with punch. It’s big but rideable if you’ve got the skills. The long period means better shape, but at a beach break it might run a bit straight. Still, with that clean cross-off wind, it’s prime. Crowds are *often* a thing here, so beat the rush.
Monday, August 24th morning drops to 6ft, still clean with offshore wind – a nice smaller option for a relaxed paddle.
Mid-week gets sloppy with onshore breezes and chop. Not worth the drive.
Next big one: Sunday, August 30th. Morning is glassy, 8ft SW, that long-period goodness (2885 energy). Glassy and 8ft? That’s a dream for the experienced crew. Afternoon is glassy too.
Monday, August 31st keeps it clean – 8ft SW, cross-off wind, and even more energy (4227 in the afternoon). That’s likely the best consistent run of the whole forecast.
After that, into September, the swell stays big but winds get tricky. You’ll see a few glassy pockets like Tuesday afternoon, September 1st, but the real gold is the last weekend of August and that Sunday the 30th. From September 3rd onward, the wind kicks up and makes things lumpy. Then September 5th and 6th bring absolute monsters – 20ft swell with offshore wind on Sunday the 6th – but that’s pro-only territory, with wave energy through the roof (34142). If you’re not a pro, stay dry.
Best bets: Sunday morning August 23rd and Sunday August 30th. Don’t sleep on ’em.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 7°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 13 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 6687 | 7717 | 4242 | 2316 | 3132 | 2010 | 1423 | 1037 | 1173 | 1395 | 1279 | 1580 | 1299 | 1037 | 422 | 169 | 673 | 4174 | 3863 | 2992 | 2066 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:11PM1.58m | 6:42AM1.54m | 5:40PM1.49m | 7:42AM1.46m | 6:16PM1.39m | 9:04AM1.42m | 7:14PM1.30m | 10:33AM1.46m | 8:59PM1.24m | 11:35AM1.53m | 10:44PM1.28m | 12:17PM1.61m | 11:55PM1.39m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:34AM0.85m | 11:53PM0.37m | 12:13PM0.97m | 00:36AM0.46m | 1:06PM1.07m | 1:31AM0.54m | 2:37PM1.13m | 2:44AM0.59m | 4:37PM1.10m | 4:07AM0.59m | 5:48PM0.98m | 5:17AM0.56m | 6:29PM0.84m | ||||||||
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 | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — |
 | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 9 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 18 | 17 | 10 |
Feels °C | 9 | 9 | 6 | 12 | 14 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 13 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 5015 | 5713 | 4242 | 2316 | 3132 | 2010 | 1423 | 1037 | 1173 | 1395 | 1279 | 1580 | 1299 | 1037 | 422 | 146 | 673 | 4174 | 3863 | 2992 | 2066 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 24 | SW 22 | SW 19 | SW 18 | S 15 | S 15 | W 21 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | — | SW 18 | — | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 22 | WSW 13 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 22 | 163 | 614 | 1087 | 42 | 17 | 9 | 15 | 81 | 295 | 381 | — | 12 | — | 215 | 169 | 471 | 904 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 15 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 20 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | — | — | — | SW 16 | WSW 12 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 17 | — | — | — | — | — | 37 | 4 | 16 | 4 | — | — | — | 42 | 79 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | WSW 14 | — | — | — | — | N 4 | NE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 4 | — |
| kJ | 6687 | 7717 | — | — | — | — | 7 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 28 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 9 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 49 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 9 | 0 |
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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).
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