Fairhaven Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.47° S 144.10° E

Fairhaven Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 10 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fairhaven sea temperature is
13.8° 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 10 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 10,010 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s 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 Tuesday (Aug 11) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 2.1m and 15s. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Tue 11th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 14s
Best Surf10PM (Wed 12th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 17s
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 13th Aug)15ft (4.5m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's get into it.

We've got a solid run of swell on the way for the next couple of weeks. The standout is definitely Fairhaven. It's a rare, rarely-breaking spot that can be a bit of a secret weapon, so when it lines up, it's worth paying attention to. The water is sitting at 57°F, which is right around the average for this time of year, nothing out of the ordinary.

The first event kicks off on Monday, 10th August. A 7 ft SW swell is rolling in with a long 17-second period, but it's not going to be pretty. There's a fresh cross-onshore wind at 19 mph making it lumpy and messy. The combined swell energy is a very strong 2752, so there's plenty of power, but it's a write-off for paddle surfing. This setup, with big swell, poor quality, and strong wind at a beach break, looks more interesting for kite surfing than a traditional wave ride.

We see a notable improvement on Tuesday, 11th August. The wind shifts to a gentle cross-offshore breeze at 9 mph, cleaning things up nicely. The swell drops a touch to 7 ft, still from the SW with a 14-second period, and the energy is a very strong 1589. It's still a bit marginal due to tide, so you'll want to pick your session.

The best of the early window looks to be Wednesday, 12th August. The swell holds at 10 ft from the SW, but the period is a long 16 seconds, giving it proper groundswell grunt. The combined energy is a massive 9950. The afternoon session is the pick with a clean cross-offshore breeze. This is a big one, well over 8 ft, so it's strictly for experienced surfers only.

Things get even bigger from Thursday, 13th August through to Friday, 14th August. Swell heights are in the 12 ft to 15 ft range, with energy readings hitting 14570. That's expert territory. The winds are light, but the sheer size and power will be a handful even for the best. The tide and wind are favorable, but it's simply too big for this break.

The swell eases from Saturday, 15th August, but the onshore winds make it messy. We get a bit of a lull, with marginal conditions persisting through the weekend.

The next real standout appears on Monday, 17th August. The morning session is a glassy 6 ft SW swell with a 14-second period. The wind is flat calm, offering clean, glassy conditions. The energy is a strong 1500. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers.

Tuesday, 18th August keeps the good streak going. A 6 ft SW swell, 17-second period, combined with a light offshore wind from the north. The energy is a strong 1839. Very clean, very good.

The swell then drops significantly through the second week, with heights falling to 3 ft or less. The energy dips to 416, which is weak. The winds are light, often glassy or offshore, so conditions are clean, but there's just not enough size to get excited about. There's a big gap of small surf from Wednesday, 19th August through to Saturday, 22nd August.

The second week does have a final promising uptick on Sunday, 23rd August. A 5 ft SW swell rolls in with a very long 18-second period, giving a moderate energy of 1556. The winds are light and cross-offshore, making for clean conditions. The longer period is best suited for a point or reef, but at Fairhaven, it's excellent for those who know the spot.

Monday, 24th August sees a moderate offshore breeze at 16 mph, with a 6 ft SW swell. The energy is a strong 1794, and the conditions are clean. Another solid day.

Finally, Tuesday, 25th August looks like a good one. An 8 ft SW swell with a 15-second period, light cross-offshore winds, and a strong energy of 2950. This is the last biggish push before the forecast ends. It's excellent for experienced surfers.

So, the standout is Wednesday, 12th August afternoon, and Monday, 17th August morning. The first week has the biggest, most powerful swell, but it comes with size restrictions. The second week is smaller but cleaner, with a few sneaky good days.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
6:57PM1.57m
9:31AM1.65m
8:16PM1.50m
10:49AM1.69m
9:54PM1.48m
11:52AM1.77m
11:24PM1.55m
12:42PM1.84m
00:37AM1.67m
1:25PM1.90m
1:36AM1.77m
2:04PM1.93m
2:28AM1.85m
Low Tide
2:08AM0.21m
3:10PM1.06m
3:27AM0.25m
4:43PM0.98m
4:47AM0.25m
5:55PM0.82m
5:56AM0.25m
6:50PM0.62m
6:55AM0.25m
7:37PM0.44m
7:46AM0.28m
8:19PM0.28m
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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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