Fairhaven Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

We've got a solid run of swell on the way for the next couple of weeks. The standout is definitely Fairhaven. It's a rare, rarely-breaking spot that can be a bit of a secret weapon, so when it lines up, it's worth paying attention to. The water is sitting at 57°F, which is right around the average for this time of year, nothing out of the ordinary.

The first event kicks off on Monday, 10th August. A 7 ft SW swell is rolling in with a long 17-second period, but it's not going to be pretty. There's a fresh cross-onshore wind at 19 mph making it lumpy and messy. The combined swell energy is a very strong 2752, so there's plenty of power, but it's a write-off for paddle surfing. This setup, with big swell, poor quality, and strong wind at a beach break, looks more interesting for kite surfing than a traditional wave ride.

We see a notable improvement on Tuesday, 11th August. The wind shifts to a gentle cross-offshore breeze at 9 mph, cleaning things up nicely. The swell drops a touch to 7 ft, still from the SW with a 14-second period, and the energy is a very strong 1589. It's still a bit marginal due to tide, so you'll want to pick your session.

The best of the early window looks to be Wednesday, 12th August. The swell holds at 10 ft from the SW, but the period is a long 16 seconds, giving it proper groundswell grunt. The combined energy is a massive 9950. The afternoon session is the pick with a clean cross-offshore breeze. This is a big one, well over 8 ft, so it's strictly for experienced surfers only.

Things get even bigger from Thursday, 13th August through to Friday, 14th August. Swell heights are in the 12 ft to 15 ft range, with energy readings hitting 14570. That's expert territory. The winds are light, but the sheer size and power will be a handful even for the best. The tide and wind are favorable, but it's simply too big for this break.

The swell eases from Saturday, 15th August, but the onshore winds make it messy. We get a bit of a lull, with marginal conditions persisting through the weekend.

The next real standout appears on Monday, 17th August. The morning session is a glassy 6 ft SW swell with a 14-second period. The wind is flat calm, offering clean, glassy conditions. The energy is a strong 1500. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers.

Tuesday, 18th August keeps the good streak going. A 6 ft SW swell, 17-second period, combined with a light offshore wind from the north. The energy is a strong 1839. Very clean, very good.

The swell then drops significantly through the second week, with heights falling to 3 ft or less. The energy dips to 416, which is weak. The winds are light, often glassy or offshore, so conditions are clean, but there's just not enough size to get excited about. There's a big gap of small surf from Wednesday, 19th August through to Saturday, 22nd August.

The second week does have a final promising uptick on Sunday, 23rd August. A 5 ft SW swell rolls in with a very long 18-second period, giving a moderate energy of 1556. The winds are light and cross-offshore, making for clean conditions. The longer period is best suited for a point or reef, but at Fairhaven, it's excellent for those who know the spot.

Monday, 24th August sees a moderate offshore breeze at 16 mph, with a 6 ft SW swell. The energy is a strong 1794, and the conditions are clean. Another solid day.

Finally, Tuesday, 25th August looks like a good one. An 8 ft SW swell with a 15-second period, light cross-offshore winds, and a strong energy of 2950. This is the last biggish push before the forecast ends. It's excellent for experienced surfers.

So, the standout is Wednesday, 12th August afternoon, and Monday, 17th August morning. The first week has the biggest, most powerful swell, but it comes with size restrictions. The second week is smaller but cleaner, with a few sneaky good days.

Rusty.

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