Fairhaven Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what Fairhaven has in store for us over the next couple of weeks.

We've got a run of surf coming, but it's a real mixed bag. The standout period is definitely the first weekend, with Friday and Saturday looking like the pick of the bunch. After that, we get into some seriously big, powerful swell that's just going to be too much for this spot.

The wave energy is moderate at first, around 1026 (moderate energy), but boy does it ramp up.

Thursday morning the 6th kicks things off with a clean 4ft southwest swell, period a very long 16 seconds. That's proper groundswell. The water temp is about average for this time of year. It'll be clean with a cross-off breeze, but Fairhaven is a spot that rarely breaks, so it's a bit of a gamble.

Friday the 7th is where it gets good. Morning sees a 7ft southwest swell, still with that long 15-second period, and a light cross-off wind. The energy is strong at 1911 (strong energy). The afternoon is even better – glassy conditions, zero wind, and a 6ft swell. That's clean, lined-up surf for any experienced surfer. Saturday the 8th keeps the quality high with a solid 6ft southwest swell and a clean offshore wind. The energy is still strong. This is the best window.

Sunday the 9th is a drop-off, with a smaller 5ft swell and fresh offshore winds. The energy is moderate at 743 (weak energy). It's clean, but smaller.

Now, from Monday the 10th, things get wild. The swell jumps to 13ft with a massive energy reading of 11937 (very strong wave energy). The wind is cross-off, but the swell is just too big for Fairhaven, even for experts. This continues through the week with 12ft and 13ft swells, all with huge energy. The surf is going to be a washing machine. The periods are still long, but at this size, it's a different beast entirely. The afternoon of the 20th of August has an 12ft swell and glassy conditions, but again, it's too big. This pattern looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

The final few days, from the 17th of August, the swell starts to drop back to a more manageable 6ft, and we get a few clean windows with offshore and glassy conditions. The energy is moderate again. It's a nice way to finish the run, but nothing compared to that first weekend.

So, to wrap it up: Friday the 7th and Saturday the 8th of August are your clear winners. Get on it early, because once that big swell hits, Fairhaven is going to be a no-go zone for a solid week.

Rusty.

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