Fairhaven Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let's get into it.

First up, we've got Fairhaven. It’s a pretty exposed spot that loves a solid SW swell, and the next couple of weeks are lining up with plenty of that. The water temp is sitting at about 57°, which is pretty standard for this time of year – nothing wild going on there.

The surf kicks off on Thursday afternoon the 27th of August with a small 3ft SW groundswell at 13 seconds. It's not big, but with glassy conditions and light SSE winds, it'll be clean. The energy is moderate (397). Don't expect much though, this is a rare breaker, so you'll need to be patient.

Friday the 28th morning is where it gets interesting. We’ve got a 8ft WSW swell rolling in with a 13-second period and a cross-offshore W wind at 9 mph. The energy jumps way up (4286), and the file says it's excellent for experienced surfers. This is only for the experienced crew though – that size is getting into expert territory.

Saturday the 29th morning is a beauty. The swell drops a touch to 6ft from the SW, 14-second period, but the wind is glassy out of the W at 3 mph. That's a recipe for some very clean, fun waves. The energy is strong (1500). This is looking like the best all-rounder for the first week – solid but not too big, and perfect conditions.

Sunday the 30th and Monday the 31st mornings will still have decent 7ft to 8ft SW swell, but winds start to get a bit messy with some cross and onshore components. Monday morning has a glassy NNW wind again, which is a huge plus, with an 8ft SW groundswell (14 secs) and very strong energy (2899). Worth a look if you can handle the size.

The first week of September sees some serious size. Wednesday the 2nd afternoon is a standout: a massive 10ft WSW swell, 14-second period, with a clean cross-offshore WNW breeze. The energy is through the roof (5995). This is big, powerful, and clean – expert only.

Saturday the 5th of September morning is an absolute beast but maybe too much. A 16ft WSW swell with a 13-second period and an energy reading of 12347. The file warns the swell is predicted to be too big for the break. That’s for the big wave specialists only, and even then, it might be more of a spectator sport. This kind of setup might be more interesting for kite surfers than paddle surfing.

From the 7th of September onwards, things get messy with strong onshore winds and lumpy conditions. The 9th of September afternoon has another massive 12ft SW swell (16-second period) with almost 10000 energy, but light cross-onshore winds. Again, too big and not clean enough for a good paddle session.

Then, around the 11th of September, we get a nice reset. Friday the 11th morning offers a 7ft SW groundswell, 14-second period, with a clean cross-offshore NNW breeze. It’s back to manageable, clean, and powerful. A solid option for the more distant end of the forecast.

So, the real standout here is Saturday the 29th of August morning – clean, glassy, and a solid 6ft. That’s the one to circle. If you’re after a bigger, more powerful challenge, Wednesday the 2nd of September afternoon is your session.

Rusty

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