Fairhaven Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's shaping up for Fairhaven.

The next couple of days are a bit of a mixed bag, but we've got some serious size on the way, so you need to pick your moments. The water's sitting at about 57°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Monday morning is where it's at for the experienced crew. We've got a solid 7ft SW groundswell rolling in with a very long 19-second period. The combined energy is pumping at 3140 (moderate to strong), and the wind is glassy. That means clean, powerful lines coming through. The only catch? Fairhaven rarely breaks, so you need to be in the right spot when it does. This setup is for experienced surfers only, and with crowds possible, get out early.

Monday afternoon turns ugly real quick. The wind swings onshore and whips up to 16 mph, turning it into a choppy mess. Give it a miss.

Tuesday sees the swell holding at 7ft, but the period drops to 14 seconds. The morning is clean with a cross-offshore breeze, making for decent, manageable waves. It’s a marginal call, but a better option for the less experienced if the Monday morning glass-off was too heavy. Tuesday afternoon stays clean but drops to 6ft.

Now, from Wednesday the 12th through to Friday the 14th, the swell absolutely kicks in. We're talking 12ft to 13ft of SW/WSW swell with 16-second periods. The combined energy readings are massive—over 10,000 and up to 15,358 (very strong wave energy). This is pure, raw power. But here's the thing: it's too big for Fairhaven. The forecasts say so. It's an expert-only zone if you're even considering it, and even then, it's a serious call. The wind is good, with offshore and cross-offshore breezes keeping it clean, but that size is a wall of water. This stretch is better left to the tow crew or, frankly, the kite surfers, as the setup looks more interesting for them than paddle surfing.

Saturday the 15th is a write-off. The swell drops to 10ft, but the wind is onshore and weak, creating poor, mushy conditions.

Sunday the 16th morning is a real standout. The swell settles to 8ft SW with a 14-second period, and the wind goes cross-offshore from the ENE. The combined energy is 2032 (moderate), and it's clean. This is the best window for the average experienced surfer to get a piece of the action after the big stuff passes. Crowds are possible, but the quality should be there.

The following week sees the swell fade into the 3ft to 5ft range with a mix of SW and WSW swells. The wind stays favorable, often offshore, from Monday the 18th through to Friday the 21st. This is smaller, cleaner surf, good for a beginner looking to get some practice in on the smaller days. The energy is weak to moderate.

Saturday the 22nd sees a pulse of 7ft to 8ft swell come through with fresh offshore winds. The energy jumps back up to 1788-3165. It’s clean but gets a bit big, and the consistency is questionable. A good option for the confident intermediate.

Sunday the 23rd brings another massive pulse, 12ft to 10ft, but again, it's likely too big for the spot. The winds are cross-offshore, keeping it clean, but it's an expert-only proposition.

Finally, Monday the 24th morning is another beauty. The swell drops back to 7ft SW, the period is 14 seconds, and the wind is glassy. Combined energy is 1712 (moderate). This is your last real quality window in the forecast, another chance for experienced surfers to score clean waves before the swell fades out into smaller, marginal conditions for the rest of the week.

So, to sum it up: Monday the 10th morning and Sunday the 16th morning are the standouts. Monday for the pure power and glass, Sunday for the clean, post-swell drop. Everything in between is either too big or too small. Choose your window wisely.

Rusty.

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