Fairhaven Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for Fairhaven. The water's sitting at about 57°F, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The next couple of days are a bit of a write-off, I'm not gonna lie. Tuesday's got a messy 10-foot WSW swell, but that onshore wind and rain make it just a sloppy, choppy mess. Wednesday and Thursday are a bit of a holding pattern with small, weak, and cross-off wind swell that just doesn't have the juice. Don't bother paddling out until we get to Friday the 7th.

Friday the 7th of August is where it starts to get interesting. The swell drops to a clean 6-foot from the SW, with a proper 16-second period behind it. That's a nice groundswell. The wind goes light offshore in the morning, then by Friday afternoon it goes dead flat – glassy conditions. That's the kind of day where you can pick your line and just cruise. The combined swell energy is a meaty 1855, which is solid, and it's just right for experienced surfers. Saturday morning, the 8th, is also a cracker: 6-foot SW at 16 seconds, with a gentle offshore breeze. Clean, consistent, and all yours.

The swell goes a bit wild from the 10th of August onward. We're talking 13-foot, 16-foot, even 21-foot monsters rolling in with massive energy—8645, 28836, you name it. The wind is offshore or cross-off, so the waves will look clean, but they're genuinely too big for this break. Unless you're a big-wave charger with a tow-in crew, this is not for paddle surfing. Honestly, it's more of a kite-surfing show, and even then, it's serious.

After that big pulse, the swell settles back down nicely. Sunday the 16th of August is a winner: a solid 8-foot SW swell, 13-second period, glassy to light offshore winds, and the energy is a comfortable 1697. Monday the 17th follows with a clean 7-foot SW swell and light offshore winds. That's a golden run of quality, clean waves for the experienced surfer who wants to get a few days in.

For the long-range stuff, the second week looks promising. The 19th of August has a 8-foot SW swell with a 15-second period, but the wind gets a bit fresher, so it's still a good option but keep an eye on it.

The standout? Has to be Friday the 7th of August, afternoon session. The combo of a solid 6-foot SW groundswell, glassy conditions, and that clean energy makes it the best on offer. Saturday morning the 8th is a close second. Don't miss it.

Rusty.

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