Fairhaven Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

We’re looking at a solid run of southerly groundswell for Fairhaven, but don’t get too excited just yet—there’s a lot of muscle behind these pulses, and this spot is a rarely-breaking beginner setup. The early part of the week is a write-off for any sort of fun paddle surfing. The wait is real.

The first real chance of anything decent kicks off on Thursday, August 7th. Friday morning, the 7th, we’ve got a clean 6 ft SW swell (16-second period) with light cross-offshore winds. The combined energy is pumping at 1770 (moderate energy), and it’s clean. This is solid for experienced surfers. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

The standout, however, is the Saturday, August 8th morning session. Same swell size, 6 ft, ripping from the SW with a 16-second period, but the wind is pure offshore from the north at 15 km/h. The energy is still strong at 1852, and the conditions are clean. This is the best on offer for the first week—a proper window for a few waves if you’re competent. The tide will be your friend here. Keep in mind, this break rarely breaks, so it’s a special occasion when it lines up.

After that, the swell pumps up to dangerous levels. From Monday, August 10th, through to Thursday, August 13th, we’re looking at 15 ft to 21 ft SW and WSW swells. The combined energy hits 30,168 (very strong energy). That’s way too big for this break, even with favorable wind. It’s a kite-surfing show, not a paddle surfing one.

We get a reprieve on Saturday, August 15th. The morning is glassy with a 6 ft SW swell (14-second period) and a light offshore breeze. The energy is 1563 (moderate energy). The afternoon goes completely glassy with a 7 ft SW swell (15-second period) and 1826 energy. Conditions are excellent for experienced surfers. This is your second standout window—glassy, clean, and the swell is manageable. Crowds are often an issue here, so get in early.

The run fades out into the second week. Sunday, August 16th, is clean but modest at 6 ft. By Monday, August 17th, it’s dropping off to 4 ft with moderate energy (782). The last notable pulse is on Wednesday, August 19th—a glassy morning with a 8 ft SW swell (14 seconds) and 2228 energy. That’s expert-only territory, but the glass-off makes it tempting.

So, to sum it up: the best bet is the morning of Saturday, August 8th for the clean offshore combo, and the glassy session on Saturday, August 15th for a classic, clean corner. Don’t sleep on the 19th if you’re an expert and want a glassy challenge.

Rusty.

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