Fairhaven Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for Fairhaven. We’ve got a solid run of southwest swell coming down the pike, but don’t get too excited just yet—the first few days are a bit of a mess with some strong wind. The real magic starts to show itself as we head into the weekend and the start of August.

Right now, the water temp is sitting at 57°, which is bang on average for this time of year. Nothing out of the ordinary there.

The first few days are a write-off for a quality wave. Tuesday morning (July 28th) there’s a decent 6 ft SW swell at 13 seconds, but that 30 km/h NNW cross-offshore wind is too raw to let it shape up. The combined energy is a massive 2499, but it’s just not clean. Tuesday afternoon is a no-go as well. Wednesday (July 29th) is a total loss—16 ft of SW groundswell at 16 seconds with 30 km/h onshore wind. That’s a washing machine, not a surf break. Combined energy hits 12049, but it’s pure chaos. Thursday is a little better with 8 ft SW swell and lighter winds, but the cross-shore breeze keeps it bumpy.

Friday (July 31st) is where we start to see a glimmer. The morning is a bit lumpy, but Friday afternoon is a standout. The wind drops to glassy, calm conditions, with a clean 5 ft SW swell at 12 seconds. The combined energy is 900, and it’s going to be glassy. That’s a proper session for a longboard or a funboard.

But the real highlight? Saturday, August 1st. This is the one to circle. We’ve got a gorgeous 6 ft SW groundswell at 17 seconds in the morning, with a light offshore wind from the north, and the bureau is calling it “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” The combined energy is 2123, and the long period means those waves will have real push and shape. Saturday afternoon holds up just as well with 6 ft at 18 seconds. Best on offer.

Sunday August 2nd is still good—8 ft SW at 16 seconds, clean at times with a cross-offshore breeze. There’s a bit of a wind increase, but it’s manageable.

Monday August 3rd is a bit of a head-scratcher. The morning has a 15 ft swell from the WSW, but the onshore wind and the sheer size—well over 8 ft—means it’s only for experts, and even then, the wind is onshore. The combined energy is 11824, and it’s going to be a paddle struggle. This one might be more interesting for kiteboarding than paddle surfing.

Tuesday August 4th is a nice recovery. Clean 6 ft SW swell at 12 seconds with a light cross-offshore breeze. A fun, user-friendly day.

The second week keeps the swell coming. Wednesday August 5th and Thursday August 6th both have clean, offshore conditions with 6 ft to 5 ft SW groundswells. The long period on Thursday (19 seconds) will give some beautiful, lined-up waves, but it’s a point break kind of day—the long period might make it a bit straight at the beach.

Friday August 7th is another standout in the second week. Morning and afternoon both have clean, offshore winds with 7 ft to 8 ft SW swell at 17 to 16 seconds. Combined energy is over 2600. This is proper, powerful surf. The wind is light and offshore, so it’ll be clean as a whistle. Best of the second week.

The weekend of August 8th and 9th holds some fun 5 ft to 6 ft swell, but the wind picks up again on Sunday afternoon, with 10 ft at 15 seconds and a fresh 30 km/h offshore. That’s a lot of wind, and the combined energy of 3734 means it’s full-on. It’s going to be a bumpy, challenging day.

The last few days (August 10th to 12th) see the swell dropping and the wind turning onshore again. Not worth the trip.

So, your best bets: Friday July 31st afternoon for glassy, mellow waves, and Saturday August 1st for the pick of the lot—clean, offshore, and a proper groundswell. In the second week, Friday August 7th is the one to watch, with clean offshore winds and solid swell.

This is a spot that doesn’t hold a huge crowd, but being Fairhaven, it can get busy on the good days. The consistency is generally there, but it can be a little fickle.

Rusty.

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