Fairhaven Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

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