Fairhaven Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.47° S 144.10° E

Fairhaven Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 02 Aug 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 2 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, WSW swell with 3,858 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 15s 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fairhaven in the next 16 days are 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) 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 1.0m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sun 2nd Aug)6ft (1.9m) 15s
Best Surf 1AM (Tue 4th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 1AM (Tue 4th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, mates, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming for the next couple of weeks.

The first good surf shows up on Sunday afternoon, August 2nd. Fairhaven is a rare-breaker, but when it decides to fire, it does it with style. For a spot that’s “rarely breaks,” it’s a treat. The water temp is sitting at 57°F, which is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual there.

Sunday afternoon, the 2nd, is the real standout early on. We’ve got a solid 7ft SW groundswell rolling in, with a very long period of 16 seconds pumping a massive 2056 units of energy. That’s a lot of juice. The wind is offshore from the north at 12 mph, keeping things glassy. This is clean, powerful stuff, but at 7ft, it’s a bit much for beginners—this one’s for the experienced crew.

Monday the 3rd chills out a bit. Morning is 6ft SW with a 14-second period, cross-off wind from the NW, but it’s a bit cloudy and the guidance says conditions are marginal. Not terrible, but not the best. Afternoon brings a bigger 8ft WSW swell, but the wind goes cross-off from the west, which still keeps it rideable.

Tuesday the 4th is a mixed bag. Morning has a punchy 10ft SW swell, but it’s dropping to 12 seconds in period, and onshore wind in the afternoon turns it into a choppy mess. That afternoon is a write-off.

Wednesday the 5th and Thursday the 6th are small. Wednesday offers 5ft SW with a decent 14-second period, but winds are cross to cross-on, leaving a bit of chop. Thursday morning and afternoon are clean as a whistle with NW cross-off winds, but the swell has dropped to 4ft and 4ft, with only 736 to 888 energy units. The waves are small but clean.

Friday the 7th is looking like another top pick. Morning has 7ft SW with a solid 16-second period, light NW winds, and it’s clean. That’s a 2181 unit strength and excellent for experienced surfers. Afternoon is 6ft but still with a clean cross-off breeze.

Saturday the 8th is classic. Both morning and afternoon bring 6ft SW swell at 16 seconds, with strong offshore winds from the north up to 16 mph. This is clean, glassy, and muscular. This spot is “often” crowded, so expect company, but it’ll be worth it.

Sunday the 9th is a write-off with onshore winds and rain. Skip it.

Now, here’s the big shift. Monday the 10th through Tuesday the 11th sees a massive pulse. Monday morning is a 21ft WSW swell with a 16-second period and a crazy 29178 energy reading. That’s way too big for this break—only for the absolute experts, and even then, it’s borderline. Winds are offshore, but the swell is overwhelming. Tuesday the 11th is similar with 13ft to 12ft SW and long periods, but again, you’re looking at expert-only territory.

The rest of the second week is a mix of big, clean, but too-big swells, and some smaller, marginal days. The best of the late period looks like Sunday the 16th morning. We’ve got a 10ft SW swell with an 18-second period, glassy conditions, and massive 8104 energy units. The guidance calls this “exceptional for expert surfers,” and I’d agree. Offshore winds, clean, and powerful. That’s the one to circle on the calendar, but it’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it.

In summary: Sunday the 2nd afternoon and Friday the 7th morning are your best bets for the first week—clean, powerful, and well-shaped. The second week’s standout is the morning of Sunday the 16th, though it’s for experts only. The rest of the time has either too much swell or dodgy wind.

Stay salty,
Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

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2009
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High Tide
2:27AM1.59m
2:51PM1.85m
3:07AM1.66m
3:16PM1.84m
3:46AM1.73m
3:42PM1.82m
4:27AM1.77m
4:10PM1.79m
5:11AM1.78m
4:41PM1.75m
6:00AM1.76m
5:17PM1.71m
Low Tide
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
10:57AM0.70m
11:18PM0.13m
11:41AM0.82m
00:04AM0.12m
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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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