Fairhaven surfForecast / VIC – Torquay / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Wednesday 13 May 2026 AEST
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Fairhaven surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Fairhaven sea temperature is
16.1° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 (May 14) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fairhaven in the next 16 days are 2.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Thursday (May 14) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 14th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 13s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 15th May)5ft (1.5m) 18s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sun 17th May)7ft (2.1m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
3
4
3
2
2
2
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
3
2
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
14
1
SW
13
0.7
SW
12
0.5
SW
16
1.4
WSW
18
1.6
WSW
16
1.4
WSW
16
1.3
WSW
14
1
WSW
13
1.3
WSW
14
2
WSW
16
1.9
WSW
15
1.7
WSW
14
1.6
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
1.4
SW
12
1.3
SW
12
1.6
SW
12
1.2
SW
11
1.2
SW
11
0.8
SW
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
464
330
144
125
1226
1354
945
638
373
561
2110
1508
1095
947
803
522
455
655
344
332
427
Wind (km/h)
10
E
5
NNE
10
N
10
ENE
10
N
15
NNE
15
NNE
10
NNE
15
N
15
N
10
NNW
10
NNW
5
ENE
5
NNW
5
NE
5
ENE
15
NE
10
NW
10
NW
15
SW
25
S
cross
glassy
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
on
High Tide
7:16PM1.50m
8:25AM1.44m
8:13PM1.46m
9:46AM1.59m
9:14PM1.45m
10:53AM1.77m
10:14PM1.48m
11:51AM1.94m
11:10PM1.55m
12:42PM2.07m
00:04AM1.63m
1:31PM2.15m
00:57AM1.70m
Low Tide
1:54AM0.65m
2:20PM0.85m
2:54AM0.51m
3:46PM0.88m
3:52AM0.35m
4:58PM0.85m
4:48AM0.17m
5:57PM0.79m
5:42AM0.02m
6:48PM0.73m
6:34AM-0.09m
7:36PM0.67m
7:25AM-0.14m
clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
mod rain
clear
cloud
light rain
cloud
cloud
heavy rain
rain showers
light rain
light rain
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:16
7:16
7:18
7:18
7:20
7:20
7:20
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:22
5:22
5:21
5:21
5:20
5:19
5:17
5:16
1
3
9
1
14
3
1
5
Temp °C
16
15
19
20
17
20
21
17
18
16
15
19
19
17
18
16
14
15
16
14
14
15
15
17
18
16
17
18
14
15
14
13
18
18
16
18
16
12
15
16
13
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
14
1
SW
13
0.7
SW
12
0.5
SW
12
1.4
WSW
18
1.6
WSW
16
1.4
WSW
16
1.3
WSW
14
1
WSW
13
1.3
WSW
14
2
WSW
16
1.9
WSW
15
1.7
WSW
14
1.6
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
1.4
SW
12
1.3
SW
12
1.6
SW
12
1.2
SW
11
1.2
SW
11
1.2
SW
10
Energy kJ
464
330
144
69
1226
1354
945
638
373
561
2110
1508
1095
947
803
522
455
655
344
332
284
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
ESE
5
0.9
ESE
6
0.5
ESE
5
0.5
SW
16
0.5
E
4
0.2
E
6
0.2
ESE
7
0.4
ENE
4
0.3
E
8
0.4
E
8
0.4
E
9
0.4
E
9
0.1
SW
21
0.4
SW
19
0.4
SW
18
0.7
SW
18
0.8
SW
17
Energy kJ
32
47
14
125
9
2
4
6
10
23
24
25
17
96
112
318
427
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
13
0.3
SW
17
0.4
WSW
12
0.4
SW
11
0.3
ESE
7
0.1
SW
24
0.2
SSW
21
0.1
SW
21
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
10
Energy kJ
4
3
46
49
30
9
22
45
18
8
8
7
9
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
E
6
0.5
ESE
5
0.7
E
4
0.6
NE
3
0.4
ENE
4
0.4
NE
3
0.6
ENE
4
0.6
NE
4
0.7
NE
4
0.4
ENE
7
0.4
ENE
9
0.4
ENE
9
0.4
ENE
9
1.1
SW
5
0.9
SW
6
0.5
S
5
Energy kJ
77
15
17
9
6
4
10
12
15
18
25
25
26
61
56
13
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
3
4
3
2
2
2
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
3
2
1
1
Distance (km)
31
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
9
251
Best forecast wave conditions in Torquay
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
3
4
3
2
2
2
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
3
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
2
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
5
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
8
9
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
7
4
5
5
4
6
4
5
5
5
4
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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.

Fairhaven is 44 km (27 miles) from the city of Geelong. If you plan a holiday in Torquay, look for hotels and other accommodation in Geelong. Geelong has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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