Fairhaven Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right on, let’s look at what’s coming up for Fairhaven. This spot is a rare wave, it only breaks on the right swell, and we’ve got a solid run of southwest groundswell on the way. The water is sitting at 57°F right now, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The pattern starts off Saturday afternoon, August 8th, with a clean 6ft southwest swell, period a solid 15 seconds. The wind is light offshore from the north-northeast, so it’ll be glassy and well-shaped. This is a standout window for the more experienced crew. The combined energy is pumping at 1455 (moderate) and the break is a beginner-friendly spot, but with that size and power, it’s more for the guys who know what they’re doing.

Sunday, August 9th, drops off a bit. The morning has a 5ft southwest swell, but the wind is a fresh cross-off, and the surf is marginal. The afternoon cleans up with a 4ft swell and a better offshore wind, but still nothing to write home about.

Monday, August 10th, is another strong day. The morning brings a 7ft southwest swell, period 19 seconds, and a light cross-off wind. The combined energy is huge at 3140 (strong). This is a powerful groundswell, and at a beach break, it might be a bit straight, but the wind is clean. The afternoon gets chopped up with a cross-on wind, so the morning is the clear call.

Tuesday, August 11th, is a solid day. The morning has a 8ft southwest swell, period 14 seconds, with a moderate cross-off wind. The energy is 3405 (strong). It’s a bit of a lumpy session but still surfable. The afternoon is similar but a touch smaller.

Wednesday, August 12th, starts to get big. The morning is 10ft with a 16-second period and a cross wind, making it choppy. The afternoon jumps to 12ft with a 16-second period and a fresh cross wind, energy is 11596 (very strong). This is too big for most, and the wind is messy. Not a paddle session—this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Thursday, August 13th, is massive. 16ft swell from the west-southwest, period 15-16 seconds, energy is over 19000 (very strong). The winds are clean in the morning, but the size is only for experts. The afternoon is the same story. Too big for the average surfer.

Friday, August 14th, is still big at 13ft, with a similar wind story. The morning is clean, the afternoon is cross-on and choppy. Again, expert-only territory.

From Saturday, August 15th, through to Sunday, August 23rd, the swell stays in the 5ft to 8ft range, with mostly clean winds. The standout in this stretch is Sunday, August 23rd, in the afternoon. The swell is 8ft from the southwest, period a very long 18 seconds, and the wind is glassy from the north. The energy is 3487 (strong). This is a true gem for experienced surfers—clean, powerful, and long lines. The crowds are possible at Fairhaven, as it’s often busy, but the quality will be worth it.

Overall, the best on offer is the Saturday afternoon, August 8th, for the clean start, and the Sunday afternoon, August 23rd, for the glassy, long-period groundswell. The big days mid-month are best left to the experts or the kite crew.

Rusty.

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