Fairhaven Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let’s talk about Fairhaven. The next 16 days are shaping up with a solid South-West swell train. Get ready for some proper groundswell, with periods often in the 14–18 second range. That means long, powerful lines, especially on the points and reefs. This break is a beach setup though, so those long-period swells can sometimes straighten out, but the quality is there when the wind plays ball.

The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

We kick off on Monday the 6th with a nice 7ft SW swell, period of 14 seconds, and the combined energy is solid at 1855. The wind is light from the north, giving us a clean, offshore look in the morning. It’s a good start. The afternoon sees the wind shift, so morning is the call.

Tuesday the 7th is a standout. Morning has 6ft SW swell with a 17-second period, combined energy of 1691, and the wind is glassy from the SSW. That’s about as clean as it gets. This is the best on offer early on. The afternoon stays clean with a light cross-shore, but the morning is where it’s at.

Wednesday the 8th morning is another beauty. 7ft SW swell, 18-second period, and combined energy ramps up to 3524. Wind is light and offshore from the NE. This is solid, powerful, and clean. Expect some size.

Thursday the 9th and Friday the 10th both have good morning windows with clean conditions and steady 5–6ft SW swells. The energy starts to drop a bit (around 1190–1465), but still fun.

Saturday the 11th sees a drop in swell to 5–5ft, but the wind is strong offshore from the north (15–19 mph), keeping it clean. The period is still decent at 13–14 seconds. It’s a bit weaker in the water, but clean offshore wind makes it worthwhile.

Now, Sunday the 12th gets messy. Swell drops to 3ft, wind swings onshore, and the combined energy falls to 327. The afternoon picks up a confused 6ft SW swell with a short 9-second period and cross-wind. Not great for paddling, but the conditions might interest the kite crew.

Monday the 13th is wild but tricky. Morning has a 8ft SW swell with a 16-second period and huge energy of 4338, but the wind is cross-onshore and choppy. The afternoon sees the swell jump to 13ft! That is way too big for this break, even though the wind is clean offshore. Only for experts, and even then, it's borderline.

Tuesday the 14th stays big with 7–10ft SW swells, but the period drops to 10 seconds, making for weaker, shorter lines. The wind is cross-offshore, so it’s clean but the quality is marginal.

Wednesday the 15th is another big one (8–10ft, 15–16 second period, massive energy up to 3964), but the wind is cross-onshore again, producing chop. Better suited for kiting.

Things finally settle down and get good again on Thursday the 16th. Morning is a glassy, 7ft SW swell with a 14-second period and combined energy of 1838. That is a return to form. Light air, glassy conditions. A proper gem.

Friday the 17th and Saturday the 18th have clean, moderate offshore winds with 5–7ft SW swells. Energy is moderate at 744–1933. Good solid sessions.

Sunday the 19th has a fresh offshore blow (22 mph) with a 6ft, 14-second SW swell. Clean but powerful wind. Monday the 20th starts clean but fades quickly, and by Tuesday the 21st, it’s all onshore chop with 7ft of short-period SSW slop. Time to hang up the board.

Standouts are definitely Tuesday morning the 7th and Thursday morning the 16th – glassy, clean, strong SW groundswell, and not too big. The Wednesday the 8th morning is also top-tier. Keep an eye on the Saturday 11th and Saturday 18th mornings for clean, moderate offshore winds.

Rusty out.

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