Fairhaven Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.47° S 144.10° E

Fairhaven Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 05 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fairhaven sea temperature is
13.8°C
0.8° 

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


Fairhaven surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 15s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 18s period, SW swell with 15,075 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 15s 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 3.0m 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 5.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Sat 5th Sep)15ft (4.5m) 15s
Best Surf 4PM (Sat 5th Sep)15ft (4.5m) 15s
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 10th Sep)16ft (5.0m) 18s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming for Fairhaven over the next couple weeks. This is a big-swell forecast, and it’s going to be a mixed bag—some absolute magic windows, but plenty of times when it’s just too damn big for most of us. This is serious swell for the experienced crew.

The first weekend is a wild start. Saturday the 5th kicks off with rain and a strong cross-off breeze at 19 mph. The swell is already 8 ft from the SW, with a long 15-second period, and the energy is pumping (3185). Clean, but the forecast says it’s marginal. By Saturday afternoon, it goes huge—15 ft from the WSW, 10-second period, energy through the roof at 8615. Wind is still fresh cross-off, but it’s too big for the break. Expert-only, and even then, it’s a beast.

Sunday the 6th backs off to 8 ft SW swell with a long 14-second period (2727 energy), but the wind turns cross-on and light. Small wind ripples spoil the surface. Afternoon is much the same. Not the best.

Monday the 7th is a total loss—onshore winds all day, swell around 6 ft to 6 ft, but the conditions are poor. Zero score. Don’t bother.

Now for the first genuine standout. Tuesday the 8th morning is pure magic. Glassy conditions, with only a slight air moving. You’ve got a 5 ft SW groundswell with an incredibly long 18-second period, energy at 2288. This is excellent for experienced surfers—clean, lined-up waves with proper groundswell power. This is the morning to be in the water. The afternoon gets onshore and bumpy with 8 ft swell.

Wednesday the 9th and Thursday the 10th are chaos again. Swell is 13 ft to 16 ft, with fresh to moderate onshore winds. Energy readings are massive (10832 and 15487). Conditions are poor, and it’s too big. This is kite-surfing country.

Friday the 11th and Saturday the 12th still have big swell at 10 ft to 12 ft with long periods, but the wind is cross-on or onshore. The energy is high (3970 to 6424), but it’s lumpy and messy.

The second week brings serious hope. Sunday the 13th is another gem. Morning has a light cross-off breeze from the NNE at 6 mph, swell 8 ft from the SW, 14-second period (2903 energy). The wave comment says excellent for experienced surfers, and conditions are clean. The afternoon gets even better—wind goes glassy from the NE at just 3 mph, swell drops to 8 ft, still SW and 14-second period. Energy is 2065. Glassy, clean, and pumping. Circle this day.

Monday the 14th is a nice smaller option. Gentle offshore wind from the north in the morning at 9 mph, swell 5 ft, 12-second period (626 energy). Afternoon has 4 ft swell with light offshore. Both are clean with good waves.

Tuesday the 15th is tiny—morning glassy but only 1 ft from the SW, 18-second period, energy just 125. Surfable but very ordinary. Afternoon is poor with onshore wind.

Wednesday the 16th through Saturday the 19th sees a gradual build. Wednesday and Thursday are small (4 ft to 5 ft) with cross-on or cross-off winds, giving marginal conditions.

Friday the 18th morning is worth a shout. Swell hits 7 ft from the SW, 16-second period, energy at 1936, with a moderate cross-off breeze from the NNW at 9 mph. Clean and excellent for experienced surfers.

Saturday the 19th morning also looks sweet: 4 ft SW swell, 16-second period (1372 energy), with a light offshore wind from the north. Clean and excellent.

Sunday the 20th is the last day—swell drops to 4 ft but with a very long 21-second period (1526 energy), cross-off breeze, but marginal conditions.

Final word: for experienced surfers, the absolute standouts are Tuesday the 8th morning and Sunday the 13th. For the second week, Friday the 18th morning and Saturday the 19th morning are your next best bets. Watch the size and pick your windows.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 6°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sat morning, calm by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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9041
3883
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1086
392
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8690
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14820
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Wind (km/h)
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WNW
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WSW
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High Tide
4:17PM1.77m
5:38AM1.81m
4:56PM1.71m
6:34AM1.70m
5:44PM1.62m
7:44AM1.61m
6:49PM1.51m
9:07AM1.56m
8:25PM1.44m
10:26AM1.59m
10:13PM1.47m
11:27AM1.65m
11:36PM1.60m
Low Tide
10:39AM0.70m
10:53PM0.06m
11:21AM0.81m
11:41PM0.14m
12:13PM0.91m
00:39AM0.25m
1:23PM0.98m
1:53AM0.37m
2:59PM0.98m
3:21AM0.45m
4:31PM0.86m
4:46AM0.47m
5:37PM0.67m
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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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