Fairhaven Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, and I’ve been staring at the charts for Fairhaven. Right now, things are a bit quiet, but there’s a whole lot of juice on the way. The first few days are a slow burn, but the second half of the forecast is firing hard.

We’re picking up with Thursday morning the 27th. Fairhaven has a small, clean 3ft swell from the WSW with a 12-second period, and it’s glassy. The water is sitting at 57°, which is about average for this time of year, so nothing crazy there. The combined energy is moderate at 547. It’s a gentle start, but it’s surprisingly clean for a spot that rarely breaks.

Thursday afternoon holds that glassy, cross-off wind, with a slightly smaller 3ft from the SW, but a longer 13-second period. The energy is still low at 397. It’s a nice little window for a beginner, but the crowds can be a problem here.

Friday the 28th sees a jump in size. The morning brings a 5ft WSW swell with a very long 18-second period. The combined energy is strong at 2365. The wind is cross-shore, not perfect. The swell is getting bigger, but the quality is a bit iffy.

Saturday the 29th is where it starts to get interesting for experienced surfers. The morning is glassy with a solid 6ft SW swell at 14 seconds. The energy is strong at 1500. That’s a fantastic window. The afternoon turns cross-on, though, so get on it early.

Sunday the 30th is pumping, but it’s messy. The morning has a 7ft SW swell with a 13-second period (1729 energy), but it’s cross-shore. The afternoon is onshore and lumpy. Not great for a paddle board.

The first real standout is Monday the 31st. Both morning and afternoon are glassy. The morning has an 8ft SW swell (3006 energy) and the afternoon hits 8ft from the SW with a 15-second period (3541 energy). This is excellent surf, but at 8ft, it’s strictly for the experienced crew. The water is still clean, and the energy is very strong. If you’re a confident surfer, this is your best window in the first week.

Tuesday the 1st of September sees the wind pick up. It’s a fresh 19 mph cross-off, with a 7ft SW swell (2271 energy). It’s clean, but the wind is strong. It’s a scrap.

Wednesday the 2nd is too big. The swell hits 12ft from the WSW with a 14-second period. The energy is massive at 7422, but it’s way too big for this spot, even for experts. The wind is okay, but it’s a paddle-out only for the brave.

Thursday the 3rd and Friday the 4th are both riding massive, messy swells. Friday the 4th sees a 15ft WSW swell with a 15-second period, and the energy is insane at 14635. The wind is cross-off, but again, it’s just too much. This is more of a big-wave tow-in zone or a kite show.

The second standout is a promise for Friday the 11th of September. That’s a long way off, so treat it with a bit of caution. The morning has a 5ft SW swell with a 14-second period (1236 energy) and offshore wind. The afternoon improves to a 7ft SW swell with the same period (2803 energy) and offshore wind. If that holds, it will be a beautiful, clean, expert-level day. The water is still average temp, but the quality will be excellent.

The gap in the middle of the forecast (from the 4th to the 9th) is a write-off for most. The surf is either too big, too windy, or both. It’s a good week to stay home or watch the kamikazes.

Overall, Monday the 31st is the solid, reliable call. Friday the 11th is the long-range hope. The rest is a mixed bag of clean but small, or big but messy.

Rusty.

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