Fairhaven Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for Fairhaven over the next couple of weeks.

Straight up, this is a tricky one. Fairhaven is a spot that rarely breaks, so when it does, you need to be on it. For the next week, there's a massive pulse of SW groundswell that's going to be too big and too wild for this place. We're looking at combined wave energy readings of 4085 up to a monstrous 12772 – that's strong to very strong energy – and waves over 8 ft. That's expert territory, and with cross-onshore winds, it's going to be a messy, dangerous washout. Honestly, this looks more like a kiteboarding show than a paddle session for the first few days.

The first real window where things might come together is Tuesday, September 8th. The morning is still a bit iffy with a cross-shore breeze, but by the afternoon, it turns glassy. You've got a 8 ft SW groundswell with a very long 17-second period. That's a lot of water moving, and the combined energy is pumping at 3349. This is a classic case of a long-period swell that will be better on a point or reef than a beach break, but if the conditions are as clean as glassy suggests, it could be a real standout for the few who know where to go. It's for experienced surfers only at this size.

Then we hit a few days of nothing but howling wind and massive swell that's just too much for Fairhaven. The swell stays well over 10 ft, and the wind is a constant cross-onshore mess.

But hold on. Look at Saturday, September 12th. Both morning and afternoon show clean, offshore winds (NNE and N). The swell has dropped to a more manageable 7 ft to 8 ft, still from the SW, with a long period of 14-15 seconds. The combined energy is still moderate to strong (1983-2672). This is the best bet of the entire run. For a spot that rarely breaks, having offshore winds and a solid SW groundswell is a gift. Crowds are often here, so expect company, but this is the session to aim for. The water temp is 57°, about average for this time of year.

Sunday, September 13th holds some promise too, with offshore winds and dropping swell from 5 ft to 5 ft. It'll be cleaner and smaller, but the energy is dropping off (927-1237). Still a solid option if Saturday's too big.

The following week gets a bit messy again with more big swell and onshore winds, but look at Monday, September 21st. The afternoon is glassy, with a 10 ft SW swell and a 14-second period. The combined energy is a whopping 5445, and the wind is perfect. That's a very long-range call, so treat it as a promising but uncertain prospect, but if it comes together, it would be another absolute gem.

So, in short: Fairhaven is a fickle break. Most of this forecast is a write-off due to size and wind, but Tuesday afternoon, September 8th and especially Saturday, September 12th are the standouts. The 12th looks like the one to circle on the calendar. The 21st is a long-shot dream.

Rusty.

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