Fairhaven Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.47° S 144.10° E

Issued: 9 pm 04 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Fairhaven sea temperature is
14.6° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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


Fairhaven surf forecast from 4 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 5 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 5 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 8,339 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 5 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 17s period with SSW 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 Sunday (Jul 05) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fairhaven in the next 16 days are 4.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 05) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jul 06) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sun 5th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 17s
Best Surf 7AM (Sun 5th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 17s
Most Powerful10AM (Sun 5th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 17s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what Fairhaven has cookin’. First thing you gotta know is this spot only rarely breaks, so when it does, you pay attention. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing wild. The standout swell direction is from the southwest, and that’s exactly what we’re getting, which is good.

Right now, there’s no surf on the cards for you. The first real action kicks off on Monday morning, July 6th, and that’s your first standout. Monday morning brings clean conditions with a light offshore breeze out of the north at 3 mph. The swell is 7 ft from the SW with a solid 14-second period. That’s a long-period groundswell, so expect some proper shape and energy, but it’s gonna be a bit much for beginners. It’s a fairly exposed break, and with that size and power, you’ll want some experience under your belt. Combined wave energy is strong at 1828 (moderate energy). Crowds can be a thing here often, so don’t expect to have it to yourself.

Tuesday morning, July 7th, is another one to circle. Glassy conditions, dead calm wind, and a 6 ft SW swell with a very long 17-second period. That’s proper groundswell, and at a fairly exposed spot, it’s going to line up nicely. Combined energy is 1691 (moderate), and it’s clean. Again, this is more for the experienced crew.

Wednesday morning, July 8th, is also looking sweet. Glassy again, NNE breeze at 3 mph, and a 6 ft SW swell with an 18-second period – that’s a very long period. Combined energy jumps to 3325 (strong), so there’s a lot of push. This is one of the best windows for surfers who know what they’re doing.

After that, there’s a gap of a few days where things get a bit on the bigger and messier side. From July 11th onward, the swell size keeps climbing, hitting 10 ft by Sunday July 12th, and then 13 ft to 16 ft into the next week. The wind stays mostly offshore or cross-offshore, so it’ll be clean, but the size is just too big for this break. It’s honestly more interesting for kite surfers than paddle surfing at that point – those SSW swells with 16-19 second periods are pumping massive energy (up to 17,375 combined energy on Monday July 13th afternoon), but it’s a beast.

The next realistic window for paddle surfing shows back up around Friday morning, July 17th. A cleaner 5 ft SW swell with 13-second period, cross-offshore wind from the NW at 9 mph. Combined energy is a lighter 1148 (weak). A bit more manageable.

Through to July 20th, the swell builds again, with Monday July 20th morning showing a 12 ft SSW swell at 17 seconds and clean cross-offshore wind, but that’s entering the “experts only” zone again.

So, bottom line: your absolute best bets are Monday morning July 6th and Tuesday morning July 7th, with Wednesday July 8th morning being the true standout for wave quality and power. After that, it’s either too big or just average for a while. Keep your eyes on the sky and your board waxed.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Sat
11
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
!
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3
4
2
3
4
3
3
4
3
4
4
3
4
4
3
3
3
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
SSW
16
4
SSW
17
3.5
SSW
16
2.5
SW
16
2.1
SW
14
1.8
SW
14
1.5
SW
13
1.8
SW
17
1.8
SW
16
1.7
SW
15
1.9
SW
18
2.5
SW
17
2.1
SW
16
1.8
SW
15
1.6
SW
15
1.8
SW
17
1.9
SW
15
1.7
SW
14
1.6
SW
14
1.4
SW
13
2.2
WSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
6609
8339
6221
3531
1736
1267
769
1691
1552
1279
2319
3597
2087
1399
1108
1816
1585
1187
1002
732
1338
Wind (km/h)
15
S
20
SE
20
ESE
20
ENE
5
N
10
E
5
W
0
SW
5
ESE
10
E
5
NNE
10
E
5
NW
5
WNW
5
E
5
NW
10
NNW
10
NW
15
NNW
25
NNW
30
NW
Wind State
on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
off
cross
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
High Tide
2:37AM1.47m
3:20PM1.87m
3:18AM1.50m
3:48PM1.84m
3:59AM1.54m
4:14PM1.80m
4:43AM1.58m
4:41PM1.76m
5:31AM1.62m
5:12PM1.71m
6:25AM1.66m
5:47PM1.66m
7:28AM1.68m
6:31PM1.61m
Low Tide
8:42AM0.37m
9:39PM0.60m
9:17AM0.43m
10:08PM0.53m
9:54AM0.50m
10:38PM0.45m
10:33AM0.59m
11:11PM0.37m
11:16AM0.70m
11:48PM0.28m
12:06PM0.82m
00:34AM0.22m
1:05PM0.93m
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clear
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clear
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mod rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:41
7:41
7:41
7:39
7:39
7:39
7:39
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:14
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:16
5:16
5:17
 mm
6
Temp °C
11
11
11
9
13
13
11
12
12
12
11
10
9
11
11
10
12
13
9
12
10
Feels °C
6
6
6
3
11
11
10
10
10
10
9
7
7
10
9
8
9
10
6
6
4
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
SSW
16
4
SSW
17
3.5
SSW
16
2.5
SW
16
2.1
SW
14
1.8
SW
14
1.5
SW
13
1.8
SW
17
1.8
SW
16
1.7
SW
15
1.9
SW
18
2.5
SW
17
2.1
SW
16
1.8
SW
15
1.6
SW
15
1.8
SW
17
1.9
SW
15
1.7
SW
14
1.6
SW
14
1.4
SW
13
0.3
NE
5
Energy kJ
6609
8339
6221
3531
1736
1267
769
1691
1552
1279
2319
3597
2087
1399
1108
1816
1585
1187
1002
732
4
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
15
0.6
S
16
0.4
SSE
15
0.6
S
14
1
ESE
6
0.7
ESE
5
0.4
SW
19
0.2
SSE
16
0.4
SW
22
1.6
SW
14
0.2
ESE
12
0.2
ESE
11
0.1
SE
14
0.2
SSE
16
0.1
SE
15
0.6
NE
5
0.8
SW
12
Energy kJ
172
183
79
132
69
26
133
26
179
1006
13
11
8
25
9
14
207
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
5
0.2
ESE
12
0.1
S
16
0.2
S
15
0.1
S
14
0.4
NNE
5
Energy kJ
6
14
5
17
4
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SE
4
0.9
ESE
4
1.6
E
6
1.2
E
6
0.4
N
3
0.8
NNW
4
2.2
WSW
12
Energy kJ
31
30
169
92
2
17
1338
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
5
3
7
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
3
3
3
2
Distance (km)
211
90
200
94
0
52
0
0
10
10
0
31
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
32
Best forecast wave conditions in Torquay
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
3
3
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
9
7
4
4
8
7
4
5
7
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
9
7
5
5
8
7
5
5
9
7
9
5
7
5
5
4
8
4
5
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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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