Fairhaven Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.47° S 144.10° E

Fairhaven Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 30 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fairhaven sea temperature is
13.9° C
0.5° 

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


Fairhaven surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 12s period, SW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 12s period, SW swell with 4,491 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 31 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 12s 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 Friday (Jul 31) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 22s. 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 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Fri 31st Jul)6ft (1.8m) 12s
Best Surf 7PM (Mon 3rd Aug)13ft (4.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 7PM (Mon 3rd Aug)13ft (4.0m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

Right, seein’ this forecast for Fairhaven is a bit of a mixed bag. There's a real slow start, with not much to get excited about for the first couple of days. Thursday the 30th and Friday the 31st are looking pretty average, with messy, cross-shore winds and only marginal surf. The water temp is sitting at 57°, which is about normal for this time of year, nothin’ to write home about.

The first real chance to get wet looks like Saturday the 1st of August. We’ve got a clean, offshore northerly breeze and a solid 6ft southwest swell. Alright, you'll be paddling into some nice lines. The swell period is a long 17 seconds, so expect groundswell with plenty of push and proper shape. It’s a bit of a standout because the wind is perfect and the waves have good energy (moderate – in the 1860 range). But remember, Fairhaven rarely breaks, and when it does get good, the crowds are often there, so get in early.

Sunday the 2nd keeps the good run going with a similar southwest swell, now at 7ft, and a strong offshore wind. This is expert territory at that size. Same story: long period (16 seconds), clean conditions, and that consistent energy (2287 on Sunday morning). This is the pick of the bunch for the experienced crew.

After that, the wind turns ugly from Monday the 3rd onward, with strong onshore breezes pushing in an 12ft mess on Monday afternoon and lumpy, choppy conditions through Tuesday the 4th and Wednesday the 5th. Not worth paddling out. The energy on Monday afternoon climbs to strong (4486), but it’s all blown out.

Another spark appears on Saturday the 8th of August. The swell drops back to a manageable 6ft with a clean cross-offshore breeze and a 14-second period. This is a good, clean setup for intermediate surfers. Sunday the 9th also holds with a nice 5ft swell and a clean offshore northerly breeze. Both days show clean waves with good energy (1367 and 1338 respectively).

The second week has a few cleaner windows, like Tuesday the 11th and Wednesday the 12th, but the winds are stronger and the surf window is more marginal. The biggest long-range standout is the final Friday the 14th, with a 10ft southwest swell and a very long 19-second period, but the wind is howling cross-shore, creating a cross-chop. That’s a serious energy day (5703), but with those winds, it’s probably more a kite-surfing show than a clean paddle.

So, pin your hopes on the first weekend in August. Saturday the 1st for a clean, powerful swell, and Sunday the 2nd for the bigger, expert-only action. After that, pick your windows carefully.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Mon morning, light winds from the W by Tue night).

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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
12:48PM1.69m
00:04AM1.35m
1:24PM1.76m
00:59AM1.42m
1:56PM1.82m
1:45AM1.51m
2:24PM1.84m
2:27AM1.59m
2:51PM1.85m
3:07AM1.66m
3:16PM1.84m
3:46AM1.73m
3:42PM1.82m
Low Tide
7:01PM0.90m
6:27AM0.41m
7:38PM0.78m
7:12AM0.39m
8:10PM0.66m
7:51AM0.38m
8:39PM0.55m
8:29AM0.40m
9:07PM0.44m
9:05AM0.45m
9:35PM0.33m
9:41AM0.51m
10:05PM0.24m
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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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