Fairhaven Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty, and here’s the Fairhaven outlook for the next couple of weeks. We’ve got a ton of swell coming, but it’s gonna be a waiting game before it cleans up. The wave energy is huge, with the combined swell energy hitting 14044 (moderate to strong) on the 12th, but it’s way too big for this break.

Fairhaven is a beginner-friendly spot, but it rarely breaks, so you’ve gotta be patient. The water temperature is about 57°, which is roughly 1° above normal—pretty average, nothing crazy.

The first few days are a bust. From Wednesday afternoon the 12th through Monday morning the 17th, the swell is over 8ft, with heights of 10ft to 15ft and a short period of 15-17 seconds. That’s expert-only, and with the wind being cross-off or cross-on, it’s not clean. The combined energy is massive—14044 down to 1463—but the waves are too big and messy. The wind is mostly a gentle breeze, but that doesn’t help. For beginners, this is a no-go. For experts, it’s maybe doable, but the quality is poor.

The standout window starts on Tuesday the 18th. The swell drops to 5ft from the SW, with a period of 14 seconds, and the wind is offshore from the NNE at 9 mph. That’s clean, glassy conditions, and the combined energy is 1332—still moderate. The wave state is “gentle offshore and clean,” and the forecast is for very good surf. This is your best bet: Tuesday morning, the 18th. It’s a bit big for beginners, but it’s manageable for intermediates, and with offshore wind, it’ll be smooth. Crowds are possible at Fairhaven, so get in early.

After that, Wednesday the 19th through Saturday the 22nd sees a mix of small swell, from 2ft to 5ft, with periods of 13-18 seconds. The wind stays offshore or cross-off from the NNE or NW, mostly gentle to moderate breezes. The energy drops to 274-1883, so it’s weak to moderate. On Wednesday morning the 19th, the swell is 3ft with offshore wind, and it’s good surf but small. Then on Saturday afternoon the 22nd, the swell picks up to 5ft from the SW, period 16 seconds, with cross-off wind and clean conditions. The combined energy is 1883, and it’s rated excellent for experienced surfers. That’s another solid window.

Sunday the 23rd and Monday the 24th bring another big pulse—12ft to 16ft from the WSW or SW, with short periods of 14-15 seconds. The wind is cross-on or cross, and the energy is massive (9474 to 16356). This is too big for this break again, and the surf conditions are poor. It’s kitesurfing territory, not paddle surfing.

Tuesday the 25th through Thursday the 27th sees the swell drop again, but it’s still 7ft to 16ft, mostly too big. By Thursday afternoon the 27th, the swell is 6ft from the SW, period 13 seconds, with light cross-off wind and a combined energy of 1601. It’s rated excellent for experienced surfers, so if you’re patient, that’s a late option.

Overall, the best on offer is Tuesday morning, the 18th of August, with 5ft SW swell, offshore wind, and clean conditions. Saturday afternoon the 22nd is a solid backup. Remember, Fairhaven rarely breaks, so even when it looks good, it might not fire. Stay stoked, and I’ll see you in the water.

Rusty

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