Fairhaven Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, and I’ve got a look at the charts for Fairhaven. Let’s break it down, day by day.

First up, the water temp is sitting at about 57°, which is pretty average for the time of year, no big anomaly to worry about. Now, the outlook is a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got a serious pulse of swell arriving, but it’s going to be a wild ride.

The first real surfable days kick off right at the start of the month. Tuesday afternoon (1st September) is a bit marginal, with a 6 ft SW swell and a 14-second period, but the cross-off wind from the NW is making it clean. The energy is moderate (1290). It’s not a standout, but it’s a start.

Wednesday (2nd September) is the real highlight. The morning session shows a solid 8 ft SW groundswell with a 16-second period, and the wave energy is climbing (2911). The wind is light and cross-off, so it’s going to be clean. This is a good one for experienced surfers, but it’s getting big. The afternoon gets even better: 8 ft SW swell, 15-second period, and the energy jumps to 3199. This is the best on offer. The surf is going to be firing, with that long-period groundswell wrapping in nicely. Expect some powerful sets, but the light NW breeze keeps it clean. This is a standout. Remember, Fairhaven is a beginner-friendly break according to the guide, but these sizes are pushing it into intermediate territory.

Thursday (3rd September) through the weekend (6th-7th) is only for the hardcore or the kite surfers. The swell just keeps pumping. Thursday morning we’re looking at 13 ft SW swell, and by afternoon it’s a massive 18 ft. The energy is off the charts – 5175 on Thursday morning and a staggering 16289 by Thursday afternoon. The wind is cross or cross-off, but honestly, this is too big. The wave comment says it’s too big for this break. This is a big-wave, expert-only zone, and even then, it’s a beast. Friday and Saturday are similar, with 13 ft and 15 ft swells and strong winds. On Saturday afternoon, the wind is a fresh cross-shore, making it lumpy. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing at this point.

Sunday (6th September) sees the swell start to drop back a bit. The morning has an 8 ft SW swell and light NNW cross-off winds, making it clean. The energy is 2927. The afternoon is even better, with a 7.6 ft SW swell, glassy conditions (NNW 5 km/h), and clean lines. That’s a nice Sunday session, but it’s still a decent size.

Monday (7th September) and Tuesday (8th September) are the sweet spot. Monday morning has a 4.3 ft SW swell, glassy, zero wind, and a 13-second period. The energy is 594. It’s small but clean. Monday afternoon gets a light offshore from the N, and the swell is 4 ft. It’s a great longboard or funboard day. Then, Tuesday morning brings a 4.3 ft SW swell with an 18-second period. That’s a very long-period groundswell. The energy is 1606. It’s glassy and clean. The long period might make it a bit too straight at the beach, but it’ll be lined up. Tuesday afternoon is a glassy 7.2 ft SW swell with a 17-second period. That’s the second standout. The wave energy is 2774. The conditions are absolutely perfect – glassy, clean, and a solid swell. This is a serious session.

Wednesday (9th September) through Friday (11th September) is a right-off. The wind goes onshore and strong (28 mph from the SSW), with a massive swell (15 ft to 16 ft) and a 17-second period. The wave energy is 11006 to 14805. The comments say “poor surf conditions.” It’s all onshore and messy. Don’t bother.

The second week is a real mixed bag. Saturday (12th) and Sunday (13th) are still on the big side (11.5 ft and 8 ft swells), but the wind is light. The problem is the swell is still too big for this break, and the wind is onshore Saturday. Sunday has a cross-shore, but it’s still big. The energy is 3516. It’s not clean.

Monday (14th September) is a nice little window. A 6 ft SW swell with a 13-second period, light cross-off winds from the NE. The energy is 1053. It’s small but clean. Good for a fun session.

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