Fairhaven Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, and I’ve got the goods on Fairhaven. Let’s not beat around the bush – this place is a bit of a tricky customer. It’s a beginner-friendly spot that rarely breaks, but when it does, it has some magic. The water’s sitting at 57° Fahrenheit, which is about average for the time of year, so you’re not getting any shock to the system.

The setup here is all about a solid SW groundswell. We’re starting off quiet. Monday and Tuesday morning are a write-off with messy, onshore winds and poor conditions. The real story begins on Tuesday afternoon, September 8th. The wind goes glassy, and we get a beautiful 8 ft SW groundswell running at a long 17 seconds. The combined energy is pumping at (3097), but it's pushing into a beach break. That long period means the sets will be clean and powerful, with long lulls, making paddling out easier. Just remember, at over 8 ft, this is for experienced surfers only.

The next standout window is a beauty. Saturday, September 12th is your day. The morning kicks off with a light, cross-offshore breeze and an 8 ft SW swell at 15 seconds. The energy is solid (2901), and it’s clean. Then Saturday afternoon goes full glassy with a 8 ft SW swell, still with that sweet 15-second period. This is the best bet for a relaxed, fun session with perfect lines.

Then we get a few days of building swell. By Wednesday, September 9th, the swell is huge (13 ft to 15 ft) but the wind is a strong, onshore mess. This is not a paddle session – the combined energy hits (10115), making it a real beast. If you’ve got a kite, this setup would be more interesting than surfing it.

Thursday, September 10th sees a massive 13 ft SW swell with a bit better wind, but it’s still way too big for this break. The energy is (8449). You’d have to be a pro to even look at it.

Next up, Sunday, September 13th offers some relief. We get a clean, offshore breeze (NNW 12 mph) with a 6 ft SW swell. That’s a much more manageable size, and the wind is perfect. It’s an excellent window for a solid session.

After a couple of flatter, wind-affected days, the pulses return. Thursday, September 17th sees a gentle offshore wind and a 10 ft SW swell with a 16-second period. The energy is (4162). This is right on the edge for this spot – it’s clean but heavy. If you’re an experienced surfer, grab it.

Then the final standout is Sunday, September 20th. We get a light, cross-offshore breeze and a 10 ft SW swell at 14 seconds. The energy is (4105) and conditions are clean. Again, this is big surf for this break.

Looking further out, Monday, September 21st and Tuesday, September 22nd both show those massive 12 ft SW swells with good wind (glass on Monday morning!), but the combined energy is over (5000) and it’s just too big. The forecast says the tide and swell are favorable, but I wouldn't risk it unless you're a gun.

The bottom line: Fairhaven is for the patient and the experienced when it fires. The best bet for a perfect day is Saturday, September 12th – that glassy afternoon session is as good as it gets here. After that, keep an eye on Thursday, September 17th and Sunday, September 20th for clean, powerful groundswell, but be ready for the size.

Rusty.

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