Fairhaven Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

Alright, the next couple of weeks are looking like a real mixed bag. We’ve got a solid run of surf coming in, but it’s not all going to be clean and easy. There’s a heap of energy in the water, but the winds are going to be the main thing to watch. The first solid swell is on the way, and we’ve got a few days where the conditions line up just right.

The standout for the whole period is shaping up to be Sunday the 23rd at Fairhaven. We’re looking at a solid 8ft SW groundswell with a very long 14-second period, meaning plenty of power and shape. The combined energy is a massive 3403 (moderate to strong wave energy) and the water temp is sitting at 57°, which is about average for this time of year. The wind is a light NW breeze, just 6 mph, and it’s coming from a cross-offshore direction. That’s going to keep the surface glassy and clean. This is a rare one for a spot that rarely breaks, so grab it while you can. Expect crowds to be possible.

Monday the 24th is still a solid option. The swell drops a touch to 6ft in the morning, still from the SW with a 14-second period. The wind swings to a light NNW offshore at 9 mph, keeping it clean. The energy is still strong at 1432. The afternoon gets even lighter, with a 3 mph offshore breeze. That’s about as good as it gets.

Tuesday the 25th sees the winds turn a bit tricky. Expect a light ESE cross-on shore in the morning and a WSW cross-shore in the afternoon. The swell holds around 7ft, but the quality is going to drop. Still some waves to be had, but the magic is gone.

From Wednesday the 26th through to Saturday the 29th, the wind is going to be a problem. We’ve got a solid 8ft to 8ft SW swell, but a persistent WSW wind, 9 to 16 mph, is going to make it choppy and messy. The energy is high, peaking at 3781 on Wednesday morning, but it’s not going to be a surfer’s friend. For a beach break, this setup might be more interesting for the kite surfers than paddle surfers.

Sunday the 30th is a big caution. The swell jumps to 13ft from the SW, with a 17-second period and a combined energy of 9053. That’s a lot of water moving. The wind is light, but this is way too big for Fairhaven. Only for experts, and even then, it’s a question mark.

The first week of September is a mixed bag with a lot of big, clean but very large swell. Monday the 1st of September is another massive 13ft day, but again, too big for this spot. The following days, from the 2nd to the 4th, have a big SW to WSW swell, 10ft to 16ft, with a 15 to 16-second period. The wind turns NW and cross-offshore, keeping it clean, but for a beach break, this long period energy might make it break too straight. The sweet spot looks like Friday the 4th afternoon, when the swell drops to 10ft and the period is 16 seconds, with a clean cross-off breeze. The energy is still strong at 4840. This is for experienced surfers.

The final few days, from the 5th to the 7th, have a lot of wind and rain in the mix. Sunday the 6th has a 10ft W swell with a short 11-second period, which is a bit strange. There’s a chance on Sunday afternoon with a light NE offshore and a 7ft SW swell.

So, bottom line: grab Sunday the 23rd and Monday the 24th. That’s your best window. The end of the first week and into the second is for the big-wave crew only. Keep your eyes peeled for a window on the 4th of September.

Rusty.

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