Fairhaven Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.47° S 144.10° E

Fairhaven Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 21 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fairhaven sea temperature is
13.7° C
0.7° 

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


Fairhaven surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with 7,534 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s 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 (Aug 22) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 2.4m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 18s 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 4.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sat 22nd Aug)13ft (4.0m) 16s
Best Surf 1AM (Sat 22nd Aug)13ft (4.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sat 22nd Aug)15ft (4.5m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

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Alright, let’s talk Fairhaven. This spot is a bit of a tricky one, and honestly, we’ve got a long wait ahead. The first few days of this run are a write-off. The swell is just too big, hitting 13 feet on the Saturday morning with a nasty cross-shore wind, and it stays solid and messy through the weekend. The wave energy is absolutely pumping, with readings like 11562 and 13427, but it’s all just too much for this break. We’re looking at a gap of several days before anything becomes surfable.

The real window opens up on Sunday, the 23rd of August. The morning is the standout. The swell drops to a manageable 8 feet from the SW, with a period of 14 seconds, and a light NW breeze cleans it right up. The combined energy is still a hefty 3403, but for experienced surfers, this is the one. It’s clean, it’s got power, and it’s the best on offer. Afternoon gets a little cross, but still decent.

Monday the 24th is a solid follow-up. The morning has a 6 foot SW swell with a cross-off breeze, keeping it clean. The afternoon is even better with 6 feet and glassy conditions from a light NW air. Wave energy is moderate, around 1193 to 1432, and the shape should be good. This is a great session for a beginner to get amongst it, just keep an eye on the tide.

The rest of the week is a mixed bag. Tuesday and Wednesday are plagued by light rain and onshore winds, making for choppy, marginal conditions. The swell is there, 5 feet to 7 feet, but the wind just kills it. Thursday the 27th of August is a nice little reprieve with a clean 4 foot morning swell and offshore winds, perfect for a longboard or a fish. The afternoon picks up to 5 feet, still clean.

Then we get another big pulse around Friday the 28th of August. The swell jumps to 8 feet from the WSW with a long 17-second period, and the wind is cross-off, keeping it clean. The energy is 3301 – this is a powerful, lined-up groundswell. It’s going to be a bit too straight for the beach break, but if you’re an expert, the reefs and points are going to be firing. The best of this pulse is the afternoon with a 7 foot SW swell and a 16-second period, 2320 energy, and light winds. This is a top-tier session for the experienced crew.

The last weekend of August is a mess. Saturday the 29th sees onshore wind and a 7 foot swell, and Sunday the 30th is just too big again, with 10 feet to 13 foot swells and onshore wind. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual.

Now, the real standout in the second week is Monday the 31st of August. The morning is absolutely glassy, with an 8 foot SW groundswell (16 seconds) and zero wind. The energy is 3515. This is a rare, perfect window of clean, powerful surf. It’s for experts only at that size, but it’s the best of the entire run. Tuesday the 1st of September is still big but gets messy with onshore winds.

The rest of the first week of September is a mixed bag. Wednesday the 2nd is poor, Thursday the 3rd of September has a great morning with a 6 foot SW swell and offshore NNW wind, clean and punchy. Friday the 4th of September is too big again at 12 feet, a real kite-surfing day. The final real highlight is Saturday the 5th of September. The morning has a clean 7 foot SW swell with offshore wind, and the afternoon goes glassy with a 6 foot SW swell. That’s a beautiful, long, clean session to finish the run.

So, to sum it up: the best on offer is the morning of Sunday the 23rd of August for the first big clean swell, and the morning of Monday the 31st of August for the glassy, powerful groundswell. The mornings of the 3rd and 5th of September are also excellent. It’s a slow start, but there are some real gems in there.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 7°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
4
WSW
16
4
SW
14
4.5
WSW
14
3.5
SW
14
2.5
SW
14
2.5
SW
16
2.3
SW
15
1.9
SW
14
1.8
SW
13
1.9
SW
13
2.2
SW
13
2.1
SW
13
1.9
SW
14
1.6
SW
14
1.5
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1.1
SW
14
1.5
SW
13
2.3
SW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
7044
6596
7534
4242
2316
3132
2140
1423
1144
1173
1619
1374
1443
1018
744
581
482
778
3405
Wind (km/h)
25
WNW
20
WSW
20
SW
10
NW
10
NW
10
W
15
NNW
15
NNW
5
NW
5
NNE
15
ESE
10
ESE
10
S
10
SSW
10
SSE
0
SW
10
N
5
NW
15
NW
Wind State
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cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross
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glassy
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cross-off
High Tide
5:55AM1.63m
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
Low Tide
11:17PM0.28m
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
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6:54
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5:52
5:52
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7
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Temp °C
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14
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9
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11
17
17
13
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12
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12
16
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12
Feels °C
8
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6
12
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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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