Fairhaven Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.47° S 144.10° E

Fairhaven Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 31 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fairhaven sea temperature is
13.8° C
0.4° 

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


Fairhaven surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, WSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 3,417 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 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore 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 4AM (Tue 4th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 12s
Most Powerful10PM (Sat 1st Aug)8ft (2.5m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here, let’s get into it.

Looks like we’ve got a solid run of swell heading our way for Fairhaven, but it’s a bit of a slow burn and you gotta pick your moments. The groundswell is packing some serious energy, especially in the first week, with moderate to strong levels of combined energy (903 to 2682). The water temp is sitting at 56.8°, which is bang on average for this time of year – no shock to the system there.

First up, Friday morning, July 31st. We’ve got a clean 5.6ft SW swell at 12 seconds, with a gentle cross-off breeze from the WNW. The combined energy is moderate (903), and conditions are looking clean. It’s a beginner-friendly size, but keep in mind this spot rarely breaks, so you’ve got to be on it when the tide is right. The afternoon gets a bit suspect with onshore wind, so the morning window is the one.

Saturday morning, August 1st, is where things get interesting. The swell bumps up to 5.9ft from the SW, but the period jumps to a very long 17 seconds – this is proper groundswell energy. The wind is light offshore from the north, and the combined energy is strong (2001). This is a standout for experienced surfers. That long period means the waves will have plenty of power and shape, but at Fairhaven, a beach setup, it might break a little straight. Still, with offshore winds and clean conditions, it’s the best of the first week.

Sunday morning, August 2nd, keeps the momentum with a 7.2ft SW swell at 16 seconds, and a solid offshore breeze from the NNW at 12 mph. The energy is strong (2460). This is pushing into bigger territory – not for beginners, but for the experienced crew, it’s going to be pumping. The wind stays offshore through the afternoon, so you can surf all day.

Monday, August 3rd, sees a bit of light rain and a cross-off wind, with the swell at 5.9ft to 7.2ft. The quality is marginal, but it’s still clean. Not a day to get too excited about.

Tuesday, August 4th, the wind turns cross-shore in the morning with a 7.9ft SW swell at 11 seconds – a shorter period, so more choppy, less organized. The afternoon gets cooked by a strong cross-on wind. This one’s a dud for surf, but honestly, with that wind and swell, it might be more interesting for kite surfing.

Wednesday, August 5th, the swell drops off to 4.3ft to 4.6ft, and the wind is messy. Not worth the paddle.

Thursday morning, August 6th, we get a little reprieve – 4.3ft SW swell at 16 seconds, with a light cross-off breeze. The energy is moderate (820). It’s clean, but small. The afternoon goes glassy, which is a treat, but you’ll be hunting for the bigger sets.

Now, Friday morning, August 7th, is another standout. A 6.6ft SW swell at 16 seconds, with a light offshore wind from the north. The combined energy is strong (2682). This is a proper session for experienced surfers – clean, powerful, and with that long period, the lines will be there.

Saturday, August 8th, the swell drops to 4.9ft, but the wind is offshore from the north at 16 mph. It’s clean, but the energy is moderate (971). Fine for a cruise, but not the best of the run.

Sunday morning, August 9th, we’re back up to 7.2ft WSW swell at 14 seconds, with a strong offshore breeze. The energy is strong (2586). The afternoon gets a bit bigger at 7.9ft, with a fresh 19 mph offshore. It’s clean and powerful, but that wind is going to be howling.

Monday, August 10th, is where things get serious. The morning brings a 11.5ft SW swell with an 18-second period – that’s a massive groundswell, with very strong energy (7438). The wind is offshore, but the swell is too big for Fairhaven. This is expert-only, and even then, it’s going to be a washing machine. The afternoon is even bigger at 13.1ft. Unless you’re on a gun and have nerves of steel, sit this one out.

Tuesday, August 11th, the swell drops to 7.5ft, but the wind is up to 22 mph. It’s messy, and the energy is still strong (2203). Not great.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 7°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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High Tide
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
4:27AM1.77m
4:10PM1.79m
Low Tide
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
10:18AM0.60m
10:39PM0.17m
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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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