Surf Forecasts:
Fairhaven surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 17s period, SW swell with 3,474 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 16s. 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 2.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fairhaven over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m lookin’ straight at what’s coming for Fairhaven. I gotta be honest with you, the first few days are a bit of a write-off for a decent paddle. The swell is there, but the wind is just mucking it up. We’ve got a solid run of swell energy, but it takes a while for the conditions to line up.
The early part of the week, Wednesday the 26th through Friday the 28th, is a no-go. You’ve got onshore and cross-onshore winds messing with what could be a decent 7ft to 8ft southwest swell. The energy is massive, but it’s all chop and wind. Don’t even bother.
Saturday the 29th is a tease. The morning sees a 6ft SW swell with a light cross-shore wind, but it’s still a bit messy. The energy is there, but it’s not clean enough to get excited about.
Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Sunday morning the 30th of August is our first real standout. The wind drops to glassy, and that 7ft SW swell at 13 seconds is just perfect. The energy is pumping, and the water is smooth as a lake. This is for the experienced crew, though – that 7ft on a swell like this is powerful. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing wild.
Monday the 31st of August is another cracker. We’ve got a 10ft SW swell rolling in with a 15-second period. That’s proper groundswell, and with a light offshore from the north in the morning, it’s going to be clean and lined up. The energy is massive. This is for the experts only – 10ft is no joke. The afternoon stays clean with a cross-offshore wind. This is the best of the bunch.
We get a bit of a lull after that with some strong winds on Tuesday, but Wednesday afternoon the 2nd of September is worth a mention. A 7ft SW swell with glassy conditions. It’s a good one for the intermediate surfers, with solid energy.
Then the long-range stuff starts to get serious. Friday the 4th of September has a 8ft SW swell with glassy conditions in the afternoon. The energy is huge. This is a fantastic window for the experts.
Saturday the 5th of September is a monster. The morning has a 12ft SW swell at 16 seconds, but it’s actually flagged as potentially too big for the break. The afternoon settles to a 10ft with clean cross-offshore wind. The energy is through the roof. This is big, powerful, and only for the very experienced.
After that, it’s a lot of big, windy, and messy surf right through to the 10th. The swell stays huge, over 10ft, but the wind is just too strong. It’s a kite-surfing paradise from the 6th onwards, but for a paddle, you’re looking at a lot of chop.
To wrap it up: your absolute best bets are Sunday morning the 30th of August and Monday the 31st of August. The Monday is the standout for the experts, with that big, clean groundswell. The glassy Sunday morning is a close second. Don’t sleep on the 4th and 5th of September, but those are for the well-prepared.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1528 | 1417 | 865 | 243 | 215 | 933 | 1263 | 2498 | 1958 | 1289 | 1344 | 1053 | 1632 | 1942 | 2630 | 2135 | 1367 | 2829 | 1958 | 1344 | 2383 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | on | cross-off | glassy | on | glassy | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 10:33AM1.46m | 8:59PM1.24m | 11:35AM1.53m | 10:44PM1.28m | 12:17PM1.61m | 11:55PM1.39m | 12:50PM1.68m | 00:47AM1.52m | 1:19PM1.74m | 1:30AM1.66m | 1:47PM1.78m | 2:10AM1.78m | 2:14PM1.80m | 2:48AM1.88m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:37PM1.10m | 4:07AM0.59m | 5:48PM0.98m | 5:17AM0.56m | 6:29PM0.84m | 6:11AM0.51m | 7:01PM0.69m | 6:56AM0.47m | 7:30PM0.53m | 7:36AM0.44m | 7:59PM0.38m | 8:13AM0.44m | 8:29PM0.25m | ||||||||
6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | |
— | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 17 | 19 | 14 | 21 | 21 | 15 |
Feels °C | 8 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 15 | 17 | 10 | 16 | 17 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
1528 | 1137 | 865 | 243 | 128 | 933 | 1094 | 2498 | 1958 | 1289 | 1344 | 1053 | 1632 | 1942 | 2630 | 2135 | 1367 | 2829 | 1958 | 1344 | 2383 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 16 | SSW 11 | SW 13 | WSW 19 | SW 18 | — | — | — | SW 23 | SW 22 | SW 20 | S 17 | S 14 | SW 20 | SW 17 | S 15 | — | S 15 | S 15 |
— | — | 42 | 170 | 215 | 650 | 1263 | — | — | — | 21 | 73 | 136 | 23 | 16 | 309 | 1209 | 5 | — | 19 | 18 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 24 | SW 15 | WSW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 16 | S 15 | SW 20 | — | S 15 | S 15 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 22 | 134 | 54 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 18 | 101 | — | 74 | 74 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 | NNW 3 | — |
— | 1417 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 10 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 13 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 214 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 543 | 10 | 0 |
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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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