Fairhaven Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about Fairhaven. This spot is a bit of a special one – it rarely breaks, so when it does, you sit up and take notice. And right now, it’s looking like we’ve got a solid window of proper groundswell on the way.

The standout is the opening morning: Tuesday, September 8th. We’ve got a clean 5ft SW groundswell rolling in with a very long period of 18 seconds. The wind is glassy, just a whisper from the WSW at 3 mph, so the surface will be like a mirror. The water is sitting at 57°, which is about average for the time of year, so a decent spring suit will do. The combined energy is strong (2288), so there’s real power in those lines. This is a beginner-friendly break, but with that long period, expect longer lulls and then sets that have real push. The direction is dead-on optimum from the SW, so it’ll be grooming the banks perfectly. This is the session to aim for.

Tuesday afternoon holds up well too, with the swell bumping up to 8ft, still glassy, and still that long 17-second period. The energy jumps to 3365, so it’s getting even more powerful. This is still excellent for experienced surfers, but the size is starting to push the limits for a beginner.

Wednesday the 9th is a write-off. The wind swings hard onshore from the SSW at 19 mph, chopping up a big 13ft+ swell. The energy goes through the roof (9643), but it’s a messy, lumpy mess. Leave the boards at home, this is kite-surfing weather.

We get a break in the wind again on Friday morning, September 11th. Glassy conditions return with a smaller 8ft SW swell, but the period drops to 14 seconds. Still a fun wave, but not as clean as Tuesday.

The next real highlight comes on Saturday, September 12th, in the morning. We’ve got clean, offshore wind from the NNW at just 3 mph. The swell is a solid 8ft, SW direction, with a 15-second period. The energy is strong (3041). This is a classic setup for Fairhaven – clean, offshore, and the banks won’t know what hit ‘em. It’s getting a bit big for beginners, but for anyone with experience, this is a gem.

The offshore winds continue into Sunday, September 13th, with a lighter 6ft swell, making for a good, clean, long-period wave. The wind is a bit stronger at 9 mph, but still offshore, so it’ll be clean.

Looking further out, the second week has some interesting potential, but it’s less certain. The morning of Thursday, September 17th, looks promising with a clean, offshore wind from the NNE at 6 mph and a 8ft SW swell. Then Friday afternoon, September 18th, shows a strong pulse: 8ft SW swell at 18 seconds, with a moderate offshore wind from the NNW at 12 mph. The energy is very high (5276). That’s a sleeper pick, but it’s a week and a half away, so keep an eye on it.

The 20th of September pushes a massive 16ft swell, but it’s onshore and cross, so it’s a pass for paddle surfing – that’s another day for the kites.

Overall, Fairhaven is putting on a show in the first week. The Tuesday and Saturday morning sessions are the real standouts. Don’t sleep on the Friday afternoon in the second week either. Get it while it’s clean.

Rusty.

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