Fairhaven Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about Fairhaven.

This is a tricky one. Fairhaven is a beginner-friendly spot that rarely breaks, and for most of this outlook, the conditions just aren’t lining up. The good news is that the forecast shows a few windows where it could get interesting, especially if you're a more experienced surfer willing to handle some size.

Right off the bat, the first few days are a write-off. From Tuesday the 15th through Thursday the 17th, we’ve got a solid 12ft to 8ft of SW swell, but the wind is a mess – cross-on and onshore, making for poor, choppy surf. Not worth paddling out. This stretch is a no-go.

Then things start to clean up a bit. Friday the 18th and Saturday the 19th see the swell dropping to 7ft to 7ft from the SW, and the wind shifts to a light, clean cross-off from the NW. The combined swell energy is moderate, sitting around 2645 (Friday morning) down to 1162 (Saturday afternoon). It’s still only marginal surf, but for the first time, it’s rideable and clean. The period is a solid 13 seconds, so there's some groundswell power, but at a beach break like Fairhaven, that long period might make it break a bit straight. Still, for a beginner spot that rarely fires, it’s a step up.

Sunday the 20th is a standout moment. The morning is small at 4ft, but the wind goes offshore from the NNW at 30 km/h, making it clean. The real story is the afternoon: a big 16ft SW swell rolls in, combined energy hitting 9373, with a moderate cross-off wind from the W. The conditions are described as clean, but that’s a lot of water. At over 8ft, this is expert territory only. If you’re a seasoned local and can handle it, the setup could be wild.

Monday the 21st goes back to messy with cross-on winds and 10ft to 12ft swell, so skip it.

Tuesday the 22nd is another potential highlight. Morning has 10ft SW swell (period 15 seconds, energy 5215) with clean cross-off wind from the ENE, making for excellent conditions for experienced surfers. That’s a big, powerful groundswell. Afternoon is a little less clean but still manageable.

From Wednesday the 23rd onward, things calm down in size but get seriously clean. Wednesday morning is glassy with a 6ft SW swell (14 seconds, energy 1438) – excellent conditions for experienced surfers. Thursday the 24th is even smaller at 4ft to 5ft, glassy again, good for beginners or a longboard. Friday the 25th morning picks up again to 7ft with glassy conditions, and afternoon goes to 8ft with offshore wind and a 16-second period – excellent for experienced surfers.

Saturday the 26th morning has 10ft SW swell, clean, with energy at 6445 – another excellent session for experts. The afternoon jumps to 13ft with a very long 19-second period, but the wind goes light cross-on, and the energy hits 9762. That’s a massive, powerful swell, and it’s likely too big for Fairhaven unless you’re a gun.

After that, it deteriorates. Sunday the 27th and Monday the 28th bring onshore winds and messy conditions, with moderate rain and poor surf. Tuesday the 29th and Wednesday the 30th are marginal at best.

Water temperature? It’s about average for this time of year, so nothing unusual to report there.

Best on offer: If you’re an expert, Sunday the 20th afternoon (16ft, clean) and Saturday the 26th morning (10ft, clean) are the standouts. For everyone else, Friday the 25th morning (7ft, glassy) is your best bet – clean, manageable size, and good energy.

Rusty.

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