Fairhaven Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, talkin’ Fairhaven.

Water temp’s runnin’ a normal 57°F for this time of year, nothin’ crazy.

First real action kicks off Tuesday, September 8th, in the morning, and it’s a gem. Glassy conditions on a 2ft swell from the southwest. The energy’s strong at 2288, and that 18-second period is a gift—proper long-period groundswell that’ll hold up. The wind is dead calm, glassy. This is the standout. Only thing is, this break rarely breaks, so when it’s on, you gotta go. Crowds are possible, so get in early. Swell direction is dead-on the sweet spot from the southwest.

Tuesday afternoon, wind swings onshore from the south at 6 mph, and the swell jumps to 3ft. Still got that 17-second period, but the onshore wind makes it messy. Hard pass.

Wednesday the 9th is a mess. Cross-onshore wind howlin’ at 19 mph and a 4ft swell. Energy’s huge at 9422, but it’s too big and choppy. Afternoon’s even bigger at 5ft—only for the real die-hards, and the wind is still junk.

Thursday the 10th is similar. Morning has a 5ft swell with cross-onshore wind, lumpy and ugly. Afternoon is no better.

Friday the 11th gets a reprieve. Early glassy conditions again with a 3ft swell from the southwest. Period drops to 14 seconds, still solid groundswell, energy at 2606. A bit big for beginners, but for experienced surfers, that clean glassy surface is sweet. Afternoon has crossin’ wind, so go early.

Saturday the 12th is a beauty. Light offshore wind from the north at 3 mph in the morning, 3ft swell, 15-second period—clean lines. Afternoon is glassy with a 3ft swell. Two solid windows in one day.

Sunday the 13th keeps it goin’. Offshore winds from the northwest at 9 mph cleanin’ up a 2ft swell in the morning, droppin’ to 2ft in the afternoon. Energy is lighter now (1680 to 1142), but it’s clean and fun.

Monday the 14th sees the swell drop. Under 2ft with a short 13-second period and moderate cross-offshore wind. Energy’s weak at 538—not worth it.

Tuesday the 15th onward gets messy again. Through the 15th to the 18th, it’s a mix of poor onshore wind and lumpy conditions. Thursday the 17th has cross-offshore winds cleanin’ up a 3ft swell—maybe worth a look, but it’s marginal.

Friday the 18th of September is another highlight. Morning has clean conditions with a 2ft southwest swell and 14-second period. Energy’s solid at 1383, northwest cross-offshore wind at 6 mph keeps it clean. Good session for the experienced.

Saturday the 19th is a big one. Morning has a 3ft swell with clean cross-offshore wind, energy at 1645. The afternoon, though, is a beast. 4ft from the west-southwest with a 12-second period, energy shootin’ up to 5378. Wind is cross-offshore and clean, but that size is for experts only. If you’re brave enough, that’s proper heavy.

Tuesday the 22nd of September looks promising again. Morning has a 3ft southwest swell with a 16-second period, offshore wind from the northwest at 6 mph, energy at 3110. Clean, powerful, lined up.

Wednesday the 23rd of September finishes strong. Morning has a 2ft swell with offshore winds, but the afternoon is a real standout: 3ft from the southwest, 16-second period, northwest wind at 12 mph blowin’ offshore. Energy is massive at 6312, and it’s clean for experienced surfers. That’s the best of the second week, but it’s over a week out, so check back.

Best bets: Tuesday the 8th morning for that rare, glassy golden hour, and Wednesday the 23rd afternoon for the big, clean, expert-level swell. The gaps in between are mostly windy or too big, but pick your moments right and there’s plenty to chase.

Rusty.

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