Fairhaven Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.47° S 144.10° E

Fairhaven Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 10 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fairhaven sea temperature is
14.2° C
0.6° 

Fairhaven surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Fairhaven surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 13s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 15s period, WSW swell with 17,615 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 Saturday (Jul 11) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fairhaven in the next 16 days are 6.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) 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 0.9m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sat 11th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s
Best Surf10AM (Sun 12th Jul)16ft (5.0m) 13s
Most Powerful10PM (Mon 13th Jul)21ft (6.5m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fairhaven over the next 16 days.


Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s ahead for Fairhaven.

What a strange run this one is. Fairhaven is a spot that rarely breaks, but when it does, it’s a rare treat for the beginner crew. The problem is, for the first few days of the outlook, it’s basically a non-starter for paddle surfing. The swell is way too big for this break, with waves hitting 16 ft on Sunday morning and staying well above 8 ft into Tuesday. Winds are mostly cross-off or cross, but the size means it’s expert-only, if even that. The combined swell energy is enormous, clocking in at 11,049 on Sunday morning, and staying in the thousands for days. Honestly, this setup looks way more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing during this first stretch.

We finally get a window where things settle down. By the morning of Wednesday the 16th, the swell drops to a more manageable 8 ft from the southwest, period at a chunky 14 seconds – that’s a nice long-period groundswell. Winds are light and cross-off, keeping things clean. The combined energy is still a hefty 2,014 (moderate energy), but for an experienced surfer, this is where Fairhaven starts to look good. The real standout is Thursday the 16th afternoon and Friday the 17th. Thursday afternoon has 8 ft swell, but Friday is the gem: Friday afternoon sees 8 ft from the southwest, a 15-second period, and glassy winds. That is pristine. Expect good shape, long lines, and clean conditions. The water temp is about average for this time of year. The downside? Crowds are often a thing here, so don’t expect to have it empty.

After that, the swell backs off into the second week. Saturday the 18th still has fun 5 ft swell with cross-off winds, but the drop-off is real. Sunday the 19th sees a 3 ft, 20-second period swell with fresh offshore wind – that’s a tiny, long-period swell that will struggle at a beach setup like this, but might offer a few clean, peelers if you’re patient. From Monday the 20th onward, the swell picks up again but quickly becomes too big for this break once we hit the 21st and 22nd, with 10 ft and 13 ft waves. It’s a big finish, but too rough for this spot. After the 22nd, it’s a mix of poor wind and big, lumpy cross-on conditions through to the 26th. Not worth it.

So, your best bet is to circle Friday the 17th afternoon. It’s the clear standout: solid 8 ft southwest swell, a long period of 15 seconds, and glassy conditions. That’s the day to paddle out. Thursday the 16th afternoon is the backup. The rest of the run is either too big, too small, or too messy for Fairhaven.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 7°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Fri night, fresh winds from the NW by Sat night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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SW
14
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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WNW
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High Tide
7:28AM1.68m
6:31PM1.61m
8:38AM1.71m
7:27PM1.56m
9:54AM1.75m
8:37PM1.52m
11:05AM1.82m
9:59PM1.52m
12:07PM1.89m
11:20PM1.57m
1:01PM1.96m
00:33AM1.64m
1:47PM2.00m
Low Tide
00:34AM0.22m
1:05PM0.93m
1:28AM0.17m
2:16PM1.02m
2:32AM0.13m
3:38PM1.05m
3:43AM0.11m
4:58PM1.00m
4:54AM0.08m
6:07PM0.88m
6:01AM0.06m
7:05PM0.73m
7:01AM0.08m
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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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