Fairhaven Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty. Let's have a look at what's coming our way down at Fairhaven.

Fairhaven is a rare-breaks beginner spot, and this forecast is a wild ride. For the first few days, there's a massive, powerful SW groundswell pumping in, but it's way too big for this break. The combined energy is massive (6766), with 13ft+ swell and 16-second periods. For a beginner break, that's a no-go – it's expert territory. The wind is offshore, which is a tease, but the size just rules it out.

Friday the 5th sees the swell drop to 10ft, but it's still big and onshore winds spoil the party. The scores are poor. Sunday the 6th is a bit smaller, but the wind is light and variable, not ideal. The energy is still moderate to strong (1868-5713). It's not looking good for a paddle.

The first real standout comes on the morning of Tuesday the 8th of September. The swell drops to a more manageable 5ft, still from the SW, with a very long 18-second period. The wind is glassy, and the water is about average for the time of year. The energy is still strong (2525), but the conditions are clean. For a beginner, the long period might make it a bit tricky at the beach, but it's the best window of clean, smaller surf in the first week. The crowds are often there, so expect company.

We then hit a big gap. From the 9th through the 14th, it's a mess. The swell pumps back up to 10ft-15ft with strong onshore winds, making it unsurfable. The combined energy jumps to over 13,000 – a massive amount of power, but all wrong. The 13th of September morning has a moderate offshore wind and 5ft swell, but it's marginal.

The best of the entire run is the morning of the 16th of September. The swell is back to 10ft from the SW, with a very long 17-second period. The wind is a clean cross-offshore, creating excellent conditions for experienced surfers. The energy is strong (5308). This is a true standout for the crew who can handle that size and power. The long period will make it wall up, so a point or reef would be ideal, but at Fairhaven, it's a beast.

After that, the 17th and 18th of September are just massive again. 23ft swell with strong onshore winds – that's kite-surfing territory, not a paddle. The energy is extreme (28,697). The 19th of September starts to settle, but the wind is onshore again.

So, if you're a beginner, the Tuesday the 8th is your only real window. For the experienced crew, the Wednesday the 16th is the one to circle. The rest of the 16-day window is largely a write-off due to size or wind.

Rusty.

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