Fairhaven Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, fellow surfers, Rusty here. Let's get into it. We've got a solid run of swell headed our way for Fairhaven, but it's a story of two halves. The first week is where the real magic is, and then it turns into a big-wave show that's only for the brave and the experienced.

We kick off on Thursday morning, August 27th. It's a slow start, but a clean one. The swell is a modest 3ft from the WSW with a 12-second period, giving us a moderate energy level (547). The wind is a light cross-offshore from the NW, keeping things tidy. It's a gentle intro, but not a standout.

The real window opens up on Sunday, August 30th. That morning, Fairhaven is looking like a dream. We've got a solid 7ft SW groundswell with a 13-second period and a strong wave energy (1642). The wind is glassy from the W. This is excellent surf for those who know what they're doing. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

But hold on to your boards, because Monday, August 31st, is the absolute standout. Monday morning, the swell is pumping at 8ft from the SW, period 14 seconds, and the energy is cranking (3173). The wind is glassy from the NNW. That afternoon, it gets even better: 10ft from the SW, a very long 17-second period, and a massive energy level (4606). The wind is glassy, calm, and perfect. This is world-class surf for experienced surfers, and the consistency will be on point. The crowds are likely here, so get out early.

After that peak, the first week of September sees the swell staying solid, but the wind starts to mess with us. Tuesday and Wednesday mornings have strong cross-offshore winds that will keep the surface clean, but the onshore winds in the afternoons will chop things up. The swell hangs around 7ft to 8ft from the SW, which is still a fun size.

Then, from Friday, September 4th, things get wild. The swell jumps to 18ft and keeps climbing, hitting 20ft on the 6th. The energy numbers are off the charts (18129, 20565, 33361). This is a monster swell, far too big for Fairhaven. The waves will be closing out, dangerous, and only for the absolute elite. Honestly, with that kind of power and the wind, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. There's a gap of several days at the end of the second week where the swell is still too big, but the winds are a bit more manageable. The 11th of September has a 15ft WSW swell with a 17-second period and offshore winds from the N, making it a clean, giant, expert-only wave.

So, to sum it up: your window is from Sunday, August 30th, through Monday, August 31st. That's the cream of the crop. After that, it's a big-wave playground for the brave.

Rusty.

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