Fairhaven
Great Ocean Road · Australia
Beach breakgood for beginners and intermediatesboard rental nearby
Long beach with banks, schools. Best wind — NW.
Live 7-day forecast →
Wave height and period, wind, tide and a “can you surf today” verdict — for every level and for yours personally. Free, no install.
The spot in short
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Good for | beginners and intermediates |
| Beach faces | southeast |
| Working swell | from southeast — southwest |
| Coordinates | -38.464, 144.089 |
FAQ
Is Fairhaven good for beginners?
Yes, Fairhaven works for beginners (and not only). Still check the live forecast before paddling out: even a “beginner spot” can get dangerous in a big swell.
What’s the surf forecast for Fairhaven today?
The live 7-day forecast — wave height and period, wind, tide, daylight and a plain-words verdict — is on the spot’s page in Plyuh: https://plyuh.com/#great-ocean-road/fairhaven. The forecast is checked against nearby buoys and satellites.
Spots nearby — Great Ocean Road
- Lorne Point — Right-hand point, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Kennett River — Right-hand reef-point, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Apollo Bay — Beach break in a bay, beginners
- Johanna — Powerful beach break, intermediates and advanced surfers