Fairhaven Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. The only game in town for the next 16 days is Fairhaven. It’s a beginner-friendly spot that rarely breaks, so when it does, it’s a special thing. The water temp is sitting at 57°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The waiting starts now. There’s a solid gap of nothing before we kick off on Thursday, August 6th. Thursday morning brings a 4ft SW swell with a proper 16-second period – that’s groundswell, folks, with a lot of energy (1026). The wind is cross-off from the NW at 9 mph, so it’s clean. It’s a touch inconsistent, but it’s a start.

Friday the 7th is where it gets real. Morning glass with a 7ft SW swell, 15-second period, and zero wind. That’s a clean, glassy setup (1907 energy). The afternoon holds that same glassy vibe with a 6ft SW swell. This is the standout of the whole outlook. For a spot that rarely breaks, this is a gift. The 7ft height is getting a bit much for absolute beginners, but for anyone with a few sessions under their belt, this is the window.

Saturday the 8th keeps the quality rolling with a 6ft SW swell and offshore N wind at 12 mph in the morning. The afternoon sees a 5ft SW swell with a 16 mph offshore. Expect clean, lined-up waves, but the wind is picking up a bit.

Sunday the 9th is still clean with offshore winds, but the swell drops to 5ft and 4ft, and the period shortens to 13-14 seconds. Still fun, but losing steam.

Now, here’s the twist. From Monday the 10th, the swell jumps up – way up. Monday morning sees a 10ft SW swell with a very long 18-second period (7568 energy). The wind is cross from the WSW at 12 mph, creating a bit of a cross-chop. This is big, powerful, and at Fairhaven, it’s too big for most. The afternoon hits 15ft with a WSW direction (15854 energy) – that’s a washing machine. This is expert-only or better suited for the kite crew.

Tuesday the 11th drops slightly to 7ft, but the energy is still massive (1922). Wind is cross-off, so it’s clean, but the size and power are still heavy. Wednesday the 12th is back to 10ft with a 13ft afternoon – more big, raw energy and lumpy conditions. Honestly, from the 10th through the 16th, it’s either too big, too messy, or onshore. A few days in there, like the 14th, offer an 12ft SW swell, but it’s cross-on or choppy. Not the kind of surf you paddle out for unless you’re a charger.

But wait, there’s another window. After the big stuff settles, we get a sweet run starting the 17th of August. The 17th morning is clean with a 6ft SW swell, 14-second period (1052 energy), and light offshore winds. Then Tuesday the 18th morning is a glassy dream: 6ft SW swell, 15-second period, and zero wind (1597 energy). That’s another standout. Wednesday the 19th keeps it clean with offshore winds and a 6ft to 7ft SW swell. The 21st of August morning is also glassy with a 5ft WSW swell, 16-second period (1725 energy). That’s a beautiful way to end the run.

So, bottom line: the best sessions are Friday the 7th, and the glassy windows on the 18th and 21st. The big stuff in between is for the brave or the kite surfers. Fairhaven is a rare breaker, and when it lines up like this, you don’t miss it.

Rusty.

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