Fairhaven Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a solid run of surf coming up, but it’s not all smooth sailing. The one and only spot with any recommendations is Fairhaven. It’s a beginner-friendly break that’s sheltered and fairly exposed to the SW, but don’t get too excited. It *rarely breaks*, so when it does, it’s a bit of a special occasion. The water temp is sitting at 58°F, which is about average for this time of year, nothing to complain about.

The action kicks off Thursday morning, July 9th. We’re looking at a nice 6ft SW groundswell (15-second period) with glassy conditions and a 3 mph north wind. The combined energy is solid and strong at 1404. This is excellent, clean surf for those who know what they’re doing. That said, the swell is over 5ft, so it’s not for the absolute beginners. The afternoon stays clean with a cross-off breeze and a 5ft SW swell.

Friday, July 10th, is a cracker. Morning brings 6ft SW swell with a light offshore wind (NNW, 6 mph). The wave energy is strong at 1343. Afternoon is a bit smaller at 5ft, but still with offshore winds. This is the kind of stuff that makes you want to call in sick.

Saturday, July 11th, the wind cops a bit more. Morning is still clean with a moderate offshore breeze (16 mph), but the swell drops to 4ft. The energy is moderate at 657. The afternoon gets messy with a cross-off and rain, but the swell is small anyway.

Then we hit a big gap. From Sunday, July 12th, through to Wednesday, July 15th, the swell gets huge. We’re talking 10ft to 13ft SW groundswell with massive energy readings (up to 7678). This is expert-only territory, way too big for a beginner spot like Fairhaven. Winds are mostly cross-off or cross-onshore, so it’s not clean, and the size is simply dangerous for a paddle session. Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Thursday, July 16th, the swell drops back to a manageable 5ft, but the wind is cross-shore or cross-onshore, so the quality is marginal. The energy is moderate at 1282.

The standout is Friday, July 17th. Glassy conditions, both morning and afternoon. A 7ft SW groundswell with a 15-second period, strong energy at 1937. This is a big, clean, powerful swell. It’s beyond the beginner zone, but for experienced surfers, this is the best session on offer. The offshore winds are almost non-existent (3 mph), keeping the surface like a mirror.

Saturday, July 18th, is still very good. The swell is 8ft SW with a 15-second period and a clean cross-off breeze. The energy is very strong at 2428. Another day for the experienced crew.

Sunday, July 19th, sees the swell back down to 5ft, but with a gentle offshore breeze. A solid, clean day for intermediate surfers.

Monday, July 20th, brings a moderate offshore wind and a 7ft SW swell. Strong energy at 1906. Good for experts.

From Tuesday, July 21st, the quality fades. The winds turn onshore or cross-onshore, and the swell direction shifts to the SSW. The conditions get lumpy and choppy, and the guidance drops off. The last few days of the period are poor, with small, messy surf.

So, to sum it up: the pick of the week is Friday, July 17th. That glassy, 7ft SW groundswell is a real treat. The early part of next week is a write-off for paddle surfing due to monster swell. Get out there while the getting is good.

Rusty.

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