Fairhaven Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into the outlook for Fairhaven.

This is a bit of a slow-burn forecast. We’ve got a solid run of swell, but the timing and conditions are going to be everything. The first few days are pretty average with a lot of onshore wind, so don’t get your hopes up too early. The real magic starts to show from Sunday the 30th, and there are a couple of absolute standouts if you’re willing to wait.

The water temp is sitting at 57°, which is about normal for this time of year.

Wednesday, August 26th kicks things off with a messy 7ft SW swell and a 9 mph cross-on wind. The wave energy is strong at 1528, but it’s choppy and not worth paddling out for.

Thursday, August 27th morning has a cleaner look with a 3ft WSW swell, a 3 mph cross-off wind, and a decent 12-second period. It’s small, but the clean conditions (energy 547) are a nice change. The afternoon turns onshore again.

Friday, August 28th morning has a 5ft WSW swell with a very long 18-second period and a light crosswind. The energy is very strong at 2459, but that long period means the swell might be a bit straight for a beach break, so keep that in mind.

Saturday, August 29th morning is clean with a 6ft SW swell and light crosswind, but it’s nothing special.

Sunday, August 30th – This is where it gets real. The morning is the first standout. We’ve got a 7ft SW swell with glassy conditions and a 3 mph wind. The energy is strong at 1629, and the water will be clean and smooth. It’s a bit big for beginners, but for anyone with a bit of experience, this is the best session of the first week.

Monday, August 31st morning is another cracker. An 8ft SW swell with a 15-second period and a light offshore wind. The energy is very strong at 3134. This is proper, powerful groundswell with clean walls. The afternoon also stays clean with a cross-off breeze.

Tuesday, September 1st has a 7ft SW swell but the wind picks up to 19 mph, making it a bit of a battle.

Wednesday, September 2nd is a gem. The morning is glassy with a 8ft SW swell and strong energy at 2148. The afternoon turns offshore with a 9 mph wind, keeping it clean. Two solid sessions.

Thursday, September 3rd drops off in quality, with a 5ft SW swell and cross-shore chop.

Friday, September 4th morning has a solid 10ft SW swell with a clean cross-off wind, but it’s big. This is getting into expert territory.

Saturday, September 5th – The morning has a 10ft SW swell, but the afternoon is a monster. We’re looking at a 15ft WSW swell with a 16-second period and a fresh cross-shore wind. The energy is enormous at 15564. This is for the big-wave chargers only, and honestly, the wind isn’t ideal for a perfect paddle session. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Sunday, September 6th through Monday, September 7th remains huge, with 16ft swells and cross-on or cross winds. Way too big and messy for a normal paddle.

Tuesday, September 8th morning is a nice reset. Glassy conditions and a 8ft SW swell with strong energy at 3390. A great, clean option for experienced surfers.

Wednesday, September 9th afternoon is the final standout. A 10ft WSW swell with a 15-second period, clean offshore wind, and the highest rating in the whole run. The energy is very strong at 5828. This is a powerful, clean wave for strong surfers.

Thursday, September 10th sees a 10ft WSW swell but the wind turns cross-on and the energy drops, and the afternoon gets too big again with a 15ft swell.

So, the best on offer is Sunday the 30th morning for the glassy 7ft SW swell, and Wednesday the 9th afternoon for the powerful 10ft WSW swell with clean offshore wind. The Monday the 31st morning is also a beauty. The middle of the second week is a washout with massive, messy swell.

Rusty.

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