Fairhaven Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s talk about what’s shaping up for Fairhaven over the next couple of weeks. It’s a spot that doesn’t break often, so when it does, you need to be ready.

The first real window opens up on Thursday morning, the 10th of September. There’s a big, long-period SW groundswell, 13 feet with a 16-second period. The energy is pumping (8039), but this is a beginner-friendly break, and that’s just too much water. It’s a shame because the wind is a light cross-onshore, but the size is overwhelming. That afternoon, it’s still too big at 12 feet, and the wind picks up, making it a mess.

Friday the 11th is a letdown. The swell drops to 10 feet, still a groundswell (15 seconds), but the conditions are marginal. The morning is a no-go, and the afternoon has a light cross-onshore. The energy is still there (4623), but it’s not working.

Now, Saturday the 12th of September is where it gets interesting. The swell is still 10 feet from the SW, but the wind switches to a light cross-offshore in the morning. The energy is strong (3497), and the report says it’s excellent for experienced surfers. This is a standout—light wind, solid swell, and clean. For a rarely-breaking spot, this is a golden window. The afternoon drops to 8 feet, but the wind turns cross-shore, so it’s not as good.

Sunday the 13th is the real gem. The swell drops to a more manageable 6 feet in the morning, and we get a gentle offshore wind from the NNW, making it glassy. The energy is still solid (1526), and it’s clean. This is the best on offer for the first week. The afternoon holds with 5 feet and the same offshore breeze, giving you a full day of fun waves.

The middle of the week turns messy. Monday the 14th has a 6-foot swell but the wind is a cross-offshore, so it’s okay but not special. By Tuesday the 15th, a new pulse arrives with 13-foot swell and strong cross-onshore winds, making it a total mess. Wednesday the 16th is not much better with 10-foot swell and onshore winds.

Looking further out, the second week has some promising windows. Thursday the 17th of September has an 8-foot SW groundswell and a light offshore wind in the morning, making it clean and excellent for experienced surfers. Friday the 18th also looks good, with 10-foot from the SW, a light cross-offshore, and clean conditions. Saturday the 19th has a bit of wind (15 mph), but it’s offshore, so it’s rideable.

The real standout in the second week is Monday the 21st of September. The swell is 8 feet, building to 8 feet in the afternoon, with a light cross-offshore wind. The wave energy is good (2322), and the forecast says excellent for experienced surfers. Tuesday the 22nd is similar, with an 8-foot groundswell and a light offshore wind. These are promising, but remember, it’s a long-range call, so keep an eye on it.

After that, the swell gets big again on the 23rd with 13 feet, but it’s too big for this break. The rest of the period fades out with onshore winds and poor conditions.

So, to wrap it up: the clear standouts are Sunday the 13th of September for the best combo of manageable size and glassy offshore wind, and Monday the 21st of September for a solid, clean swell in the second week. Fairhaven is a rare-breaker, so when it’s on, you get out there.

Rusty.

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