Fairhaven Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what's coming our way for Fairhaven. We've got a solid run of swell on the cards, but the early part of the week is a bit of a mixed bag with tricky conditions. The real standout window is going to be Monday and Tuesday next week, so keep those eyes peeled.

First up, the water temperature is sitting at 57°F at Fairhaven, which is pretty average for this time of year, nothing too wild.

Things get going on Saturday afternoon, the 29th of August, with a 7ft SW swell. It's a bit marginal, but the wind is onshore, so it's a bit of a scratchy one for a paddle. You'll see a weak to moderate wave energy in the water (1600). Sunday the 30th has a bit more size, with 8ft to 8ft SW swell, but the wind is still cross-shore or onshore, making it feel messy. The energy is stepping up a notch but it's not clean. Not worth rushing out for.

Now, here's where it gets interesting. Monday morning, the 31st of August is the first real standout. We've got an 8ft SW swell with a period of 14 seconds, offering moderate wave energy (2718) and, crucially, glassy conditions. That's the kind of morning you wake up early for. The wind is light and variable, making for super clean surf. For the experienced surfers, this is going to be a treat. It's a bit on the bigger side for beginners, but for those who can handle it, it's excellent. The afternoon holds the same quality with a 8ft SW swell and glassy conditions – a solid day.

Tuesday the 1st of September sees the swell drop back to 7ft, but the wind goes fresh offshore from the NNW. That's clean, but the strong wind will make the surface a bit bumpy and the energy is a bit weaker (2093). Wednesday the 2nd of September, things get serious. The swell jumps to 12ft with a very long period of 16 seconds from the WSW. This is a huge energy spike (8290), but it's too big for the break. It's a big-swell day for experts only, and even then, it's a heavy paddle. The wind is okay, but the sheer size makes it a watch-from-the-beach day for most.

Thursday the 3rd of September is a write-off. The swell is 15ft with a short period, and the wind is whipping onshore. It's a mess. The energy is massive (11560), but the quality is poor. You'd need a jet ski to get out there. Friday the 4th of September brings it back down to a more manageable 10ft with a nice offshore wind, making for clean, rideable waves for the experienced. The energy is still strong (3948).

The following week is a bit of a blur of big, powerful swells, but most of it is too big for the break. Saturday the 5th of September is a strong cross-shore, messy affair. By Sunday the 6th, the swell is 10ft again, but then it balloons to 16ft on the 6th afternoon and stays huge. The 7th, 8th, and 9th of September are all massive, with swell heights of 18ft to 20ft and energy readings in the tens of thousands (up to 22416). These are big, powerful, and dangerous conditions. For the skilled watermen, it's a big-wave playground, but for everyone else, it's a spectator sport.

The tail end of the forecast, around the 11th, 12th, and 13th of September, looks promising again. The 11th of September has an 8ft SW swell with a very long 19-second period, glassy conditions, and a strong energy reading (5009). That's a proper groundswell day – the kind that wraps around the points. The 12th is another big day (13ft), and the 13th returns to a clean 10ft with offshore winds. That last Sunday is a great note to end on.

Overall, the standout is Monday the 31st of August. The combination of 8ft SW swell, glassy conditions, and good energy makes it the pick of the pack. The 11th of September is a close second for the long-period groundswell. For the rest, it's a lot of big, powerful, and often messy surf. Keep an eye on the charts, but don't miss that Monday morning.

Rusty.

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