Fairhaven Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m looking at the next 16 days for Fairhaven. I’ve got just this one spot to work with, and it’s a rare one, so let’s get into it.

Fairhaven is a beginner-friendly break that rarely breaks, so when it does, it’s a treat. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing wild. The first real action kicks off Monday the 24th of August. We’ve got a solid SW groundswell rolling in at 6 ft, with a long 14-second period, and the wind is a clean cross-off from the NNW at 9 mph. The combined energy is strong at 1432, making for excellent, clean surf for experienced surfers. Monday afternoon stays good with a 6 ft SW swell and 13-second period, offshore wind from the N at 6 mph, and still very clean.

Tuesday the 25th morning looks even better: 7 ft SW swell, 13-second period, and a light cross-off breeze from the ENE at 6 mph. The energy is pumping at 1617. That’s a standout window for anyone who can handle it. The afternoon turns a bit messy with a cross-on wind, so not the call.

Wednesday the 26th is a write-off—cross-onshore winds chop things up, and the quality drops. Thursday the 27th brings a nice reset. Morning has a 3 ft WSW swell with offshore wind from the NNW, clean, and the afternoon goes glassy with a 4 ft SW swell and 13-second period. That’s a beautiful little window for a beginner or a longboarder.

Friday the 28th is a proper standout. Morning: 7 ft SW swell, 18-second period—very long-period groundswell—and clean cross-off wind. The energy is 2810. This is powerful, clean, and the long period means it will wrap nicely into Fairhaven. It’s expert territory at that size, but the quality is undeniable. Afternoon holds with a 7 ft WSW swell and 16-second period, still clean.

Saturday the 29th morning is glassy with a 5 ft WSW swell, 14-second period. That’s a dreamy, clean session for the more capable, but it’s a smaller window. The afternoon gets onshore, so don’t bother.

Sunday the 30th has some clean-ish cross-on swell at 5 ft and 8 ft, but the wind is light and from the SE, so there’s a bit of texture. Still, the energy is there—1674 and 2805—so it’s worth a look if you’re keen.

Monday the 31st morning is another cracker: 7 ft SW, 14-second period, clean cross-off from the WNW. Energy is 2983. That’s a big, clean swell for the experienced crew. The afternoon goes onshore and messy.

Tuesday the 1st of September morning is glassy with a 7 ft SW, 15-second period, and energy at 2199. That’s a premium session—clean, powerful, and long-period. The afternoon turns onshore again.

Wednesday the 2nd morning is clean cross-off with 7 ft SW, 14-second period. The afternoon is the highlight of the whole forecast: 7 ft SW, 16-second period, clean cross-off, and the combined energy hits 4108. That’s strong, very strong, and should be absolutely pumping. This is a standout for advanced surfers.

From Thursday the 3rd onward, the quality drops. We get a mix of cross-onshore winds and rain, with swell dropping to the 4 ft–6 ft range. The energy is moderate. Friday the 4th has a clean morning but small at 4 ft. Saturday the 5th sees a building swell again, 7 ft–8 ft SW, with moderate cross-off winds, but the scores are lower. The 6th of September Sunday morning has 10 ft SW with a 15-second period and strong energy at 3934, but the wind is cross-off. The afternoon is a standout: 10 ft SW, 15-second period, offshore wind from the NNW at 16 mph, and energy at 4158. That’s a massive, clean, expert-only day. The 7th and 8th turn into a complete mess with onshore winds and huge, choppy 10 ft swell—more of a kitesurfing setup than a paddle session.

In short, the best windows are Monday the 24th morning, Friday the 28th, Tuesday the 1st of September morning, and Wednesday the 2nd afternoon. The 6th of September afternoon is also a big, clean, powerful day for the brave. Crowds are often a thing here, so expect company at the peak windows.

Stay stoked, Rusty.

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