Fairhaven Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming for Fairhaven over the next couple of weeks. It starts slow, with the first real call landing on Friday afternoon, July 10th. That opener is a clean 5ft SW groundswell with a 15-second period — proper long lines for a spot that rarely breaks, so this is a big deal. Water temp is 58°, right about average for the season. The combined wave energy is strong at 1140. It’s a beginner-friendly break, but the long period means sets will be spaced out, making the paddle easier. A special session to kick things off.

Saturday the 11th keeps the SW swell at 4ft and 14 seconds, clean with a moderate offshore breeze at 12 mph. Wave energy drops to moderate (643), but it’s still a good option for beginners, though crowds can often show here.

Sunday the 12th jumps big. Morning brings a 10ft WSW swell at 12 seconds (2545), but the wind is messy at 22 mph cross-off. Afternoon hits 12ft (3956) with cross-shore wind — expert territory only.

Monday and Tuesday, the 13th and 14th, are massive. Monday morning is 13ft SW at 15 seconds (7319), Tuesday morning hits 18ft SW at 16 seconds (23094). These are expert-only conditions with cross-shore winds. Raw power, but not for the faint of heart.

The first true standout is Wednesday afternoon, July 15th. Swell drops to 8ft SW at 14 seconds (2385), with light cross-off wind at 6 mph. Clean, powerful, and the break is doing its thing. Excellent for experienced surfers.

Thursday the 16th keeps the quality. Morning is clear with light wind, and by afternoon it goes glassy with 8ft SW at 14 seconds (2125). This is prime. Clean, lined up, and rare.

Friday the 17th is the absolute peak. Afternoon sees 10ft SW at 16 seconds (4019) with glassy conditions. The wave energy is very strong, the sets long and clean. For experienced surfers, this is the best session of the whole outlook. A true standout.

After that, the swell backs off. Saturday the 18th has 6ft SW, gentle offshore, good for beginners. Sunday the 19th is smaller and windier, not worth it. Monday and Tuesday of the next week are marginal with 4 to 5ft WSW swell and moderate wind.

Another pulse arrives Wednesday the 22nd of July. Morning brings 8ft WSW at 12 seconds (2047) with clean conditions. By afternoon it’s 12ft (3685) but gets wind-affected.

Thursday the 23rd brings a big SW groundswell at 13 to 15ft (7873 to 9919) with cross-shore winds. Expert territory. Friday the 24th cleans up nicely with 10ft SW at 14 seconds (3863) and light cross-off wind — another quality session for the skilled.

The final day, Saturday the 25th, wraps up with 7ft SW at 13 seconds (1265), clean and glassy.

Best of the best is Friday the 17th afternoon — glassy, 10ft SW groundswell with very long period and massive energy. Close second is Wednesday the 15th afternoon and Thursday the 16th. Beginners, hit the opening Friday or the 18th.

Rusty.

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