Fairhaven Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let’s break down this 16-day stretch for Fairhaven. The water’s sitting right at 56.7°F, which is pretty much dead-on normal for this time of year. First real surf shows up on Friday morning, and we’ve got a wild ride ahead.

Friday the 21st starts with a clean 5.6ft swell out of the WSW, with a 15-second period. The wind is a light cross-offshore, so it should have some good shape. The energy is moderate at 1524, making it a decent warm-up for the more experienced folks. That afternoon, though, the ocean is amping up fast. We jump to a solid 9.8ft, but the period drops to 14 seconds and the energy climbs to 4848. It’s getting serious.

Saturday the 22nd is a big one. There’s a strong 13.1ft SW swell, and the energy readings are huge—over 11,000. That’s a lot of water moving. But the wind is onshore and it’s going to get chopped up. This is expert-only territory, and it’s going to be messy. Not the pick of the week.

Sunday the 23rd is where things settle into quality. We’ve got a more manageable 8.2ft SW swell, light cross-offshore winds, and a period that stretches from 14 to 16 seconds. The energy is moderate, around 3200, but the clean conditions are going to make it fun. This is a solid day for experienced surfers.

Monday the 24th keeps the good times rolling. A dropping 6ft SW swell, clean conditions, and a 13-14 second period. The energy drops into the 1100-1450 range, making it a fun, rippable size. The afternoon looks especially good with light winds.

Tuesday the 25th starts well with a clean 6.9ft SW swell and light offshore winds. The morning looks excellent. But the afternoon falls off a cliff as the wind swings onshore, bringing rain and chop.

Then we hit a rough patch. Wednesday the 26th has a 9.8ft swell but with strong onshore winds, it’s game over. It's a mess. The 27th and 28th are marginal, with the wind making things tricky. The last weekend of August, the 29th and 30th, is a total washout. We’re talking strong onshore winds at 19 mph and lumpy, poor quality surf. Don't even bother.

Now, as we roll into September, the ocean wakes up again. The 31st looks promising with a clean 6.9ft SW swell and light winds. Then Tuesday, September 1st, is a standout. A crisp 8.2ft SW groundswell with a 16-second period, light offshore winds, and clean surface. This is a fantastic day for the experts. The energy is over 3000.

Wednesday, September 2nd, doesn't let up either. More clean 7.9ft to 7.2ft SW swell with 14-16 second periods and light winds. Another excellent day.

After a couple of small, clean days on the 3rd, we get to the big finale on Friday the 4th and Saturday the 5th of September. Friday brings a powerful 9.8ft SW groundswell with a 16-second period. The energy is up near 5800, and the wind is light and cross-off. This is big, clean, and powerful—a true standout.

Saturday the 5th is even bigger, with a predicted 11.5ft SW swell and a 17-second period. Energy is over 6000. But there’s a catch: a strong cross-offshore wind at 19 mph might make it just too big for this break. It could be a monster, or it could be a close-out. It’s a long way out, so we’ll have to watch it. But it has serious potential.

So, your standout windows are Sunday morning (Aug 23rd) and Tuesday/Wednesday of next week (Sep 1st/2nd), with the final Friday/Saturday (Sep 4th/5th) for the big-wave riders. The August 29th-30th weekend is a definite skip. Stay stoked,

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