Fairhaven Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s shaping up for Fairhaven.

We’ve got a run of solid, proper groundswell heading our way, but this break is a tricky one. It’s a beginner’s wave that rarely breaks, so when it does, you’ve got to be on it. The water temp is sitting at 57° right now, which is pretty much average for this time of year, so nothing wild there.

The first real action kicks off on Saturday morning, the 8th of August. We’re looking at a solid 6ft of southwest groundswell with a very long 16-second period, and light offshore winds from the north. The energy is strong (1720), and it’s going to be clean. This is excellent for experienced surfers, but remember, this wave is rarely breaking, so you’ve got to be picky. The afternoon holds up nicely too with 6ft and a moderate offshore breeze.

Sunday the 9th drops off a bit, with smaller 4ft swell and a cross-offshore wind that’s a bit gusty. It’s a marginal day, but there’s still a wave there if you’re desperate.

Now, Monday the 10th is a real teaser. The morning has a solid 7ft of SW swell at 19 seconds, a massive 3140 energy reading, and cross-offshore winds. That looks like it could be a dream. But the afternoon turns ugly with a cross-onshore wind and rain. So, it’s a morning mission only.

Tuesday the 11th is a better bet overall. Clean conditions with 8ft of SW swell in the morning, and a moderate offshore breeze in the afternoon on 6ft. The energy is strong (2202 and 1571). It’s a good day to be out.

Hold on to your boards for Wednesday the 12th. The morning has 10ft of SW groundswell with a 16-second period, and it’s clean. The energy is huge (4228). This is getting into expert-only territory. The afternoon is a write-off with cross-shore winds and rain.

Thursday the 13th is a monster day, but it’s a no-go for paddling. We’ve got 20ft of swell in the morning, with a massive 26988 energy reading. The wind is light, but it’s cross-offshore. This is way too big for Fairhaven. It’s definitely a kite-surfing kind of show. The same goes for Friday the 14th with 13ft and Saturday the 15th with 12ft. This whole stretch from Thursday the 13th through Saturday the 15th is simply too big for a paddle.

Sunday the 16th brings a welcome change. The morning is glassy with a 7ft SW swell and a 14-second period. The energy is still strong (1779), and it’s clean, excellent surf for experienced surfers. That’s a real standout.

The following week, from Monday the 17th to Wednesday the 19th, offers a mix of OK to good conditions. The best of that bunch looks like Wednesday morning the 19th, with 6ft of SW swell, a 16-second period, and a gentle offshore breeze. Clean and excellent.

Thursday the 20th is a split day. The morning is small at 4ft and clean, but the afternoon is a massive 12ft cross-onshore mess. Skip it.

The final weekend, Saturday the 22nd and Sunday the 23rd, looks like a nice, clean end to the run. Saturday morning has 6ft of WSW swell with a light cross-offshore breeze, and Sunday morning has 6ft with a clean offshore wind. Solid, consistent waves to finish off.

The true standout is the glassy dawn session on Sunday, the 16th of August. The best swell with the cleanest conditions. The second best is the clean, powerful morning on Wednesday the 12th, but you’ll need to be an expert.

Rusty.

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