Fairhaven Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

The only break on the radar for the next sixteen days is Fairhaven, and the first half of the run is a classic case of “too much of a good thing.” We’re staring down the barrel of a massive, long-period SW groundswell that’s just going to be way too much for this spot. The water temp is sitting at 58°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year.

The first surf we can even talk about is Monday the 13th, but honestly, don’t even bother. You’re looking at a 13 ft SW swell on Monday morning with a 16-second period, and it just gets bigger from there. The combined energy reading is a massive 7,961, and it jumps to 30,985 by the afternoon. That’s a lot of power, but it’s way over the head for a beginner-friendly spot like Fairhaven, and it’s too big for most of us. The wind is a cross-off, which is clean, but the swell is just too heavy.

Tuesday the 14th is more of the same – 18 ft of WSW groundswell with a 15-second period. The energy is sitting at 21,159. The wind is still cross-off in the morning, which keeps it clean, but the size is still a problem. The afternoon gets a little messy with a cross-chop.

Wednesday the 15th sees a drop in size to 12 ft in the morning, but the swell period is still 14 seconds. The energy is down to 8,636, which is a big step down, but still solid. The morning is clean with a light cross-off. By the afternoon, the swell drops to 10 ft, but the quality goes flat and the wind swings cross, killing the ride.

Thursday the 16th is a write-off. The swell is down to 8 ft, but the wind is onshore or cross, and the energy is weak at 2,828. The wave quality is just marginal.

Now, hold onto your board. Friday the 17th is the standout. The swell has dropped to a manageable 8 ft, and the period is a very long 16 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell. The real magic is the wind. Friday morning, we get a clean NNW offshore breeze, and by the afternoon, it goes glassy with a NNE wind. The energy is 3,624, which is solid. This is an excellent condition for experienced surfers. The long period means the sets will be powerful and clean, but it’s only for the crew who know what they’re doing. The offshore wind will keep the faces clean, so if you’re an expert, this is your window.

Saturday the 18th is a good follow-up. The swell drops to 6 ft in the morning, still with a 14-second period, and the wind is a light cross-off. The energy is 1,108. It’s cleaner, smaller, and more manageable. The afternoon is even smaller at 5 ft, but still clean. This is a good session for the intermediate crowd.

From Sunday the 19th through to Wednesday the 23rd, the swell drops off significantly. You’re looking at waist to chest-high waves (3 ft to 6 ft) with periods between 12 and 16 seconds. The energy is low, ranging from 416 to 975. The wind is mostly cross-off or offshore, and conditions look clean. Not epic, but good for a fun paddle. The 21st has a glassy afternoon that’s worth a look.

Then we get a bit of a pulse starting Thursday the 24th. The swell bumps up to 7 ft with a 19-second period on Friday morning. That’s a very long period, and the energy jumps to 3,136. The wind is a moderate cross-off, so it’ll be clean. This is another one for the experts, as the long period will make the waves suck hard and fast off the bottom.

Saturday the 25th keeps the size at 8 ft with a 16-second period, and the wind is a fresh offshore breeze from the north. The energy is 3,231. This is a solid, clean setup for experienced surfers, but the wind is blowing 22 mph in the afternoon, which is a strong blow.

The final week is a bit of a mixed bag. Sunday the 26th has 10 ft of swell cross-off, but the energy is still high. Monday the 27th has a very clean afternoon with offshore wind and 8 ft of swell. Tuesday the 28th is back to 13 ft of swell, which is too big for this spot.

Overall, the best bets are clear: Friday the 17th and Saturday the 18th are the true standouts. The 17th is a big, clean, expert-only session, and the 18th is a great, clean, slightly smaller day for the rest of us. The 21st is a glassy, fun option. The rest of the window is either too big, too small, or just average.

Rusty out.

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