Fairhaven Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's get into it.

We’ve got a proper run of swell coming, but it’s not for the faint of heart. Mostly, it’s going to be big and powerful, and you’ll want to be on your game. The first real action kicks off on Tuesday, the 8th of September, and it’s a solid start.

The pick of the whole period, without a doubt, is Fairhaven on Tuesday, the 8th. Both the morning and afternoon sessions are absolute magic. You’re looking at a clean 5ft to 8ft of southwest swell, with a very long 17 to 18-second period. The energy is massive (2288-3362), and the wind is glassy. This is proper groundswell, offering up some serious, well-shaped faces. It’s a bit much for beginners at that size, but for experienced surfers, this is the call. The water temperature is about average for this time of year.

After that, the wind turns on Wednesday, the 9th, and it’s a write-off. Cross-onshore winds hit 19 mph, and the swell pumps up to 13ft to 15ft. The energy is off the charts (10573-12635), but the conditions are rough and messy. This is more of a kite-surfing show than a paddle session.

We get a bit of a break before the next solid window. The swell drops a little on Thursday, the 10th, but it’s still too big at 13ft and blown out. Friday, the 11th, sees a return to glassy conditions in the morning, with a 8ft swell from the southwest and a 14-second period. The energy is still strong (2606), and it’s excellent for experienced surfers again. The wind is light and variable by the afternoon, making it a bit touch-and-go.

Saturday, the 12th, is another top contender. The morning is clean with a cross-offshore breeze and a 8ft southwest swell, but the afternoon is the real standout. The wind goes glassy, and you’ve got a 8ft swell with a 15-second period and solid energy (2314). This is a fantastic, clean window for the experienced crew.

Sunday, the 13th, cleans up nicely with a true offshore wind from the NNW. The morning sees a 6ft swell, and the afternoon drops to 5ft, but both are clean and lined up. The energy is moderate (1082-1381), but the quality is high. This is a great day for a wider range of surfers.

Then we hit a lull. Monday, the 14th, is a write-off with rain, wind, and a dropping swell. The energy is weak (443-544). The next few days, from the 15th through the 18th, are marginal. The swell hangs around 7ft to 10ft, but the wind is all over the place – cross, cross-on, and onshore. It’s choppy and messy. The energy is moderate (1905-3585), but the quality is poor.

Things get interesting again on Saturday, the 19th of September. The swell pumps back up to a massive 13ft to 15ft, but it’s simply too big for this break. The energy is extreme (13916-16853), and while the wind is cross-offshore and clean, you’d need a serious set of skills and a big board to handle it. This is expert-only territory, and even then, it’s a massive commitment.

Finally, the period ends on a promising note. Monday, the 21st, has a very clean afternoon with a light cross-offshore breeze and a 6ft swell. Then, Tuesday, the 22nd, lights up again. The morning is excellent with a 8ft, 15-second southwest swell and a clean offshore wind. The energy is strong (2346), and the conditions are perfect for experienced surfers. Wednesday, the 23rd, is also very good, with a smaller 5ft swell but still clean and offshore.

So, to wrap it up: if you’re an experienced surfer, you cannot miss Tuesday, the 8th of September at Fairhaven. That’s the absolute peak. The Saturday morning, the 12th, and Tuesday, the 22nd are also top-tier sessions. The rest of the time is either too big, too windy, or too small. Keep your eyes on the forecast, though, because it looks like a dynamic run.

Rusty.

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