Fairhaven Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next sixteen days.

We’re kicking off with a bit of a wait. The first real session to get excited about isn’t until Sunday, July 26th. The early stuff on Saturday looks like a write-off, so don’t bother rushing down.

The real standout window is Sunday morning, July 26th. Fairhaven is the only spot on the menu, and it’s delivering a classic. We’ve got a solid 8ft swell out of the SW, with a proper 11-second period. The combined energy is pumping at 2197 (moderate to strong), and the wind is a clean cross-offshore breeze. The water temp is sitting at 57°, which is about average for this time of year. For the experienced crew, this is the pick of the whole forecast. The wave comment is spot on – excellent conditions. Just be aware, the crowds are likely to be there, so get in early.

Sunday afternoon keeps the quality up. The swell drops to 6ft SW, but the wind goes glassy. That’s a major positive for clean faces. The energy is a more manageable 820 (moderate). This is a very good session for anyone who missed the morning.

Monday the 27th keeps the run going. Morning sees 5ft SW with a cross-offshore breeze, and the afternoon picks up an offshore wind from the NNW. Both sessions are clean, with energy in the 700-800 range (moderate). Solid, consistent surf.

Tuesday the 28th gets a bit more serious. The swell bumps up to 7ft and 8ft, with a longer 13-14 second period. The energy jumps to 2862 and 2136 (strong). The wind stays cross-off, keeping it clean. This is expert territory now, especially with the longer period making it punchy at the beach break. The tide conditions are flagged as questionable, so pick your moment.

Then we hit a rough patch. Wednesday the 29th is a total blowout. The wind goes onshore and strong, with a massive 15ft SW swell. That’s an energy reading of 9447 (very strong). This is a hard pass for paddle surfing – looks more like a kite session if you’re keen. Thursday and Friday the 30th and 31st are messy with cross-onshore winds and lumpy conditions. Not worth the paddle.

Now, for the long-range promise. Saturday, August 1st, looks like a belter. The morning swell is small at 4ft, but it’s a very long-period groundswell at 17 seconds. The afternoon is the real deal: 8ft SW at 17 seconds, with clean cross-offshore wind. The energy is 3016 (strong). This is a standout for the more experienced, but that long period will be best at a point or reef, not the beach. The forecast is promising, but it’s a week out, so keep an eye on it.

Monday, August 3rd, is another good one for the experts. Clean offshore winds and a solid 6ft SW swell. The energy is 1471 (moderate-strong). Good consistency.

The end of the run, from August 6th to 9th, offers some mixed potential. Thursday the 6th has clean conditions and a 7ft SW swell, but again, it’s a week and a half out. The energy around 2413 is strong. Saturday the 8th and Sunday the 9th have some size, but the wind starts to swing onshore or cross-shore, so it’s more of a gamble.

Overall, the best on offer is Sunday morning, July 26th, with Saturday August 1st as the promising long-range highlight. The middle of the week is a write-off, and the final days are a mixed bag.

Rusty out.

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