Fairhaven Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let's talk about what's cookin' at Fairhaven.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a decent pulse of SW groundswell rolling in for the first couple of days. The water’s sitting about average for this time of year, so you won’t need a thicker suit just yet. Fairhaven is a beginner-friendly spot that rarely breaks, so this is a special little window to keep an eye on.

Sunday morning (13th) gets things going with a solid 5.9ft SW groundswell and moderate offshore wind from the N. The wave energy is sitting at a very strong 1308, so there’s plenty of push, and those offshores will keep things clean. The afternoon sees it drop a touch to 5.2ft, but it’s still clean with a gentle offshore. Not a bad start to the day at all.

Monday morning (14th) drops to 3.9ft SW with a cross-offshore breeze, still clean. The afternoon gets smaller and a bit cross, so the magic fades with a poor surf call.

Tuesday (15th) the ocean starts to get a bit grumpy. The swell jumps to 9.8ft and then 11.5ft, but the onshore wind is up, and it’s cross-onshore to onshore, making it chopped out. This is getting big for a beginner break anyway – over 8.2ft is expert territory, so unless you’re a seasoned local, stay on the sand. The wave energy is enormous (3208–4753), but the quality just isn’t there for a paddle surf. This setup looks more interesting for a kite session than a surfboard.

Wednesday (16th) sees the swell holding at 11.5ft with onshore winds, so poor conditions continue. Wave energy is pumping over 5500, but it’s ugly.

Thursday (17th) the swell drops back a touch, 8.2ft in the morning, 7.2ft in the afternoon, but it’s onshore, so it’s still marginal. The light breeze doesn’t clean it up.

Friday (18th) is where things turn around nicely. The morning is clean with a cross-offshore breeze and 5.9ft SW swell. The afternoon is the absolute standout of the run: clean, light offshore WNW breeze, 4.6ft SW swell with a long 16-second period, and the wave energy is still decent at 1878. This is excellent for more experienced surfers – those long period waves will shape up nicely on a point or reef, so the wave quality should be primo. For a beginner break, it’s small enough to be fun and the wind is on your side.

Saturday (19th) is clean again with cross-offshore breezes, but the swell is around 6.9ft dropping to 5.9ft, and the energy is still solid. It’s a good weekend option if you missed Friday.

Sunday (20th) morning sees 11.5ft swell with a strong NW offshore wind, but it’s too big for Fairhaven – a note in the data says it’s predicted to be too big for this break. The afternoon turns to a poor cross-onshore mess.

Monday (21st) morning is glassy with an 8.2ft SW swell. That’s a beautiful call for experienced surfers, but it’s on the bigger side for beginners. The wave energy is strong at 2358, and glassy conditions are a rare treat. The afternoon gets onshore and a bit messy.

Tuesday (22nd) sees the swell jumping to 13.1ft with a long 16-second period. The energy reading is massive (8139), but it’s way too big for this spot. The cross-shore wind and current will make it a washing machine. This is for experts only, if anyone, and it’s probably not worth paddling out.

Wednesday (23rd) is another glassy morning with 8.2ft SW swell – a big, clean wave with a long period. This is excellent for skilled surfers, but again, it’s pushing the limit for the average punter. The afternoon gets a little cross-onshore.

Thursday (24th) is glassy with a massive 11.5ft SW swell and a 19-second period. That jetty-long period means the sets will be fat and heavy, with huge gaps between them. The wave energy is 8876 – it’s a serious ocean. Only for experts, and even then, it’s a choice moment if you can handle the size.

Friday (25th) is a welcome drop back to 6.9ft in the morning with a clean offshore wind, long period swell, and excellent conditions for experienced surfers. The afternoon is similar at 5.6ft, still clean and offshore. A solid end to the working week.

Saturday (26th) is a write-off – onshore winds and a poor quality drop in swell.

Sunday (27th) and Monday (28th) get giant again. We’re looking at 11.5ft

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