Fairhaven Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s talk Fairhaven.

Alright, we’ve got a bit of a wild ride ahead. The first thing you need to know is that things are going to be way too big and messy for the next few days, so don’t even think about paddling out until next week. We’re looking at a massive south-west groundswell pushing in Friday the 3rd through Sunday the 5th, with combined swell energy readings from 9904 up to 8124 – that’s serious, powerful water. The swell is hitting 15 ft with a very long 16-second period, and the wind is cross or cross-onshore, making it lumpy and choppy. This is expert-only territory, and honestly, even then it’s not fun. It’s just too big and messy for a beginner spot like this. The water temp is 58°F which is pretty average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.

Now, the real window opens up on Monday the 6th of July. The swell drops back to a much more manageable 7 ft from the SW, with a 14-second period, and the wind turns offshore from the north. That’s the key. The combined energy is still a solid 1783, but it’s clean. Monday morning is the standout of the whole run – excellent conditions for experienced surfers, but remember, at 7 ft this is still a bit too big for beginners. The morning is clean, and the afternoon stays clean with a cross-offshore breeze and the swell easing to 6 ft.

Tuesday the 7th is also very good, with clean conditions and swell around 5 ft to 5 ft. The wind is light and cross-offshore, making for good shape. This is the sweet spot. Crowds are often here at Fairhaven, so expect some company, but the quality will be worth it.

From Thursday the 9th through to Sunday the 12th, we get a run of good to very good surf. Swell stays in the 5 ft to 6 ft range, period between 13 and 15 seconds, and the wind stays light and offshore or cross-offshore most of the time. Combined energy readings are between 896 and 1594 – moderate but consistent. Monday the 13th is another ripper, with a 7 ft SW groundswell at 16 seconds and a gentle offshore breeze. That’s clean, powerful, and a great call for experienced surfers.

After that, things turn ugly again. Tuesday the 14th sees another massive jump in size – 15 ft to 16 ft – and combined energy hits 9453. The wind turns cross-onshore, and it’s just too big and messy. From Wednesday the 15th through Friday the 17th, we get strong cross-onshore wind, lumpy conditions, and poor surf. The swell is still up around 7 ft to 13 ft, but period drops to 8-12 seconds, which is shorter and weaker in shape. Saturday the 18th fizzles out to 3 ft with a long 17-second period, but the wind is onshore, so it’s not going to be any good.

The best on offer: Monday morning the 6th of July. That offshore wind, 7 ft SW groundswell with a 14-second period, and clean conditions are the clear standout. Monday the 13th is a close second – same size, longer 16-second period and offshore breeze.

Rusty signing off.

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