Fairhaven Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, pull up a stool. Rusty here, and I’ve been digging through the charts for Fairhaven. This spot is a funny one – it rarely breaks, but when it does, it can be a real treat. The forecast is a proper mixed bag.

The water is 57°F, which is about half a degree warmer than normal for this time of year – nothing out of the ordinary.

The first real good window is Saturday afternoon, August 1st. We’re looking at a 6ft SW groundswell with a super long 17-second period. The energy is strong at 2637, and with a light offshore north wind at 3 mph, it’ll be glassy clean. This is for experienced surfers only, as the swell is chest to head high and powerful. The long period means it’ll have some punch, and expect longer lulls between sets. Crowds are often a problem, so get in position early.

Sunday, August 2nd, keeps the quality going. Both morning and afternoon have a 7ft and 7ft SW groundswell with a 16-second period, pushed by a solid offshore north wind at 12 mph. The energy is still strong, around 2461 and 1918. It’s clean, powerful, and still for the experienced crowd.

The middle of the week, from Monday to Thursday, turns into a bit of a mess. The wind swings around, bringing cross-shore and cross-onshore junk, and the swell quality drops. There’s still some size, but the conditions are compromised.

Then, Friday, August 7th, offers a redemption session. Friday morning goes completely glassy – zero wind – with a solid 6ft SW groundswell and a 16-second period. The energy is strong at 2296, and it’ll be clean and fun for the experienced. The afternoon gets a little wind ripple, but it’s still worth a paddle.

The weekend of August 8th sees clean offshore winds, but the swell drops. Saturday morning has 6ft and 5ft SW swell, but by Sunday, the size drops to 4ft and the period is short, so not much on offer.

Now, the big news. Monday, August 10th, looks huge. The morning has a 5ft SW swell with a very long 18-second period and clean conditions – that’s a good one. But the afternoon is a beast: an 12ft WSW groundswell with a 17-second period, and the energy is off the hook at 10711. The problem is, it’s far too big for Fairhaven – this is for the absolute elite, if it’s even safe. The same goes for the 13th and 14th, with 13ft to 15ft swells and energy readings over 13000. It’s a skip for most of us. The wind is clean, but the size is just dangerous.

The 12th of August afternoon is a bit more manageable, with an 8ft SW swell at 13 seconds and a gentle offshore, giving strong energy of 4097. That’s a solid expert session.

The second week has a few more massive days, especially the 15th and 16th, with 15ft swells and high energy. The wind is clean, but the size is the main story. It’s a wild run for Fairhaven, with a few real gems and some serious, monstrous swell.

Rusty.

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