Fairhaven Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, I'm Rusty. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

First up, we've got a massive pulse of south-west swell hitting Fairhaven. The combined energy is pumping at a massive 9938 (moderate to strong). The water temperature is sitting about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. The problem is, this swell is just too big for the break. We're looking at 12 ft of long-period groundswell (16 seconds) coming from the SW, and Fairhaven is a beginner spot that rarely breaks. Wednesday morning has light rain and a moderate cross-breeze, but the swell is too big. Wednesday afternoon and Thursday are the same story – the swell is huge (10 ft to 16 ft) and the combined energy is off the charts (6096 to 18571), but it's just too much for this break. Thursday morning has a 16 ft SW swell with a 16-second period and 9938 combined energy, but it's only for experts. The wind is a gentle cross-off from the west, so it would be clean, but the size is massive.

Friday morning and afternoon keep the same pattern: 12 ft SW swell with a 15-16 second period, but the wind turns cross-on in the afternoon, making it choppy. It's still too big.

Saturday through Monday the swell drops to 7 ft to 6 ft, but conditions are marginal. The wind is light and variable, but the quality is poor. The energy drops to around 1000-1700, which is moderate.

Now, here's a standout. Tuesday, 18th August morning is the pick of the week. The swell has dropped to 5 ft from the SW, with a 14-second period and a combined energy of 1307 (moderate). The wind is a light, cross-off from the north-northeast, making it clean. The conditions are "very good" and the wave state is "clean". This is the best on offer for the first week. The afternoon is also good, with 4 ft SW swell and 16-second period, clean with cross-off winds.

The rest of the week sees smaller swells (3 ft to 5 ft) with clean conditions but only "good" or "marginal" quality. The wind stays light to moderate.

Sunday, 23rd August afternoon is another standout. The swell is 5 ft from the SW with a very long 19-second period, and a combined energy of 2111 (moderate). The wind is nearly calm from the NW, making it clean. The conditions are "excellent" for experienced surfers. This is a promising one, but it's over a week away, so keep an eye on it.

Monday, 24th August is back to marginal with a 8 ft SW swell and onshore winds.

Then Tuesday, 25th August sees another massive pulse: 13 ft from the WSW with a 14-second period and 9200 energy. Too big again.

Wednesday, 26th August morning is clean with a 10 ft SW swell and 14-second period, excellent for experts. The afternoon is also clean with a 10 ft SW swell and 13-second period.

The last day, Thursday, 27th August, is poor with a 6 ft SW swell and a fresh cross-breeze from the east.

So, the best bet is Tuesday, 18th August morning for a clean, manageable surf. The long-range standout is Sunday, 23rd August afternoon for experienced surfers, but it's a long way out.

Rusty out.

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