Fairhaven Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.47° S 144.10° E

Fairhaven Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 17 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fairhaven sea temperature is
13.6° 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 17 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 15s period, WSW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 8,248 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 15s 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 Tuesday (Aug 18) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s. 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 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Tue 18th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 15s
Best Surf10AM (Sat 22nd Aug)13ft (4.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sat 22nd Aug)13ft (4.0m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s get into it.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start at Fairhaven, but things build into a solid run later on. The first recommendation is for Monday afternoon, the 17th of August, with a 7ft SW groundswell rolling in at a long 16 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell, bringing a lot of energy (2001) but the wind is a light cross-on from the SE. It’s surfable, but clean it’s not. The water temp is 57°, about what you’d expect for this time of year, no real anomaly there. This spot is a beginner-friendly break, but it’s “rarely breaks”, so when it does, it’s worth a look—though on Monday, it’s only fair.

Tuesday the 18th drops off a bit. Morning sees 5ft SW with clean conditions and a cross-off NNE breeze, but the energy drops (1192). I’d call it small and sluggish. Wednesday the 19th is even smaller at 3ft, but we get offshore wind (NNW 19mph) in the morning, cleaning it right up. Still, not much push for a beginner spot.

Thursday the 20th picks up slightly to 5ft SW at 13 seconds, but the wind is cross-off. It’s okay, nothing special.

Now, Friday the 21st of August is where it starts to get good. We’ve got 6ft to 6ft SW at 14-15 seconds, with a gentle cross-off NW breeze. The energy is pumping (1776, 1826) and the surf is clean. This is solid, experienced-friendly stuff. This is one of the standout windows.

Saturday the 22nd, hold up. The swell jumps to 12ft WSW, but that’s too big for this break—this is a beginner spot, and it’s going to be a washing machine. The energy is huge (over 9000), but the wind is onshore and choppy. This is kite-surf territory, not paddle.

Sunday the 23rd is back to a more manageable 8ft SW, clean with a light offshore. Good for experienced surfers, but maybe a bit much for learners.

Monday the 24th of August is another standout. We’ve got 6ft SW, glassy conditions—SW wind at just 3mph. That’s as clean as it gets. The energy is solid (1234). This is the best day for a surfer who wants clean, punchy waves without the crowd. Crowds are listed as “often” at Fairhaven, so expect company.

The rest of the week tails off. Tuesday the 25th is small and glassy in the morning, then turns onshore. From Wednesday the 26th through to the end of August, it’s a mix of small, wind-affected, or rainy. The 28th and 29th are straight-up poor with strong cross-on winds. Not worth the paddle.

Looking into the first week of September, Tuesday the 1st of September is a real gem. Morning sees 5ft SW at a very long 17 seconds, with a gentle offshore NNE breeze. The energy is good (1679) and it’s clean. This is a proper groundswell, best taken at a point or reef—Fairhaven is a beach, so that long period might make it a bit straight, but still. This is the best of the long-range forecast.

So, to wrap it up: Friday the 21st of August and Monday the 24th of August are your top picks for clean, punchy waves with good energy. If you’re looking further out, Tuesday the 1st of September looks promising but less certain. Otherwise, there’s a lot of small or blown-out days in between.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
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Energy kJ
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309
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214
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2088
1049
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High Tide
3:14AM1.88m
3:13PM1.90m
3:56AM1.86m
3:44PM1.84m
4:35AM1.81m
4:14PM1.76m
5:14AM1.73m
4:42PM1.68m
5:55AM1.63m
5:11PM1.58m
6:42AM1.54m
5:40PM1.49m
Low Tide
9:12AM0.42m
9:34PM0.14m
9:50AM0.52m
10:09PM0.15m
10:26AM0.63m
10:43PM0.21m
11:00AM0.74m
11:17PM0.28m
11:34AM0.85m
11:53PM0.37m
12:13PM0.97m
00:36AM0.46m
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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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