Fairhaven Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, listen up. We’re talking Fairhaven. This is a beginner-friendly spot, but it’s a rare one – doesn’t break often. The water is sitting at 58°, which is pretty normal for the season.

First real action is Saturday morning, July 18th. We’ve got a solid 6ft SW swell with a 14-second period – that’s real groundswell. The combined energy is pumping hard at 1280, and the wind is a light cross-off at 6 mph. The waves are gonna be clean and well-shaped. This is the standout of the early window – the best on offer. But remember, this break rarely breaks, so you’ve got to be on it. Crowds are likely, so get in early.

Saturday afternoon fades. The swell drops to 6ft, and the wind shifts to a light cross-on, making things a little bumpy. Energy is still decent at 1011, but the quality is off.

Sunday the 19th sees a smaller 3ft WSW swell with a 13-second period. The wind is a light cross-off, so it’s clean, but the energy is way down at 572. It’s okay for a beginner, but nothing special.

Monday the 20th brings a 4ft WSW swell, but the period jumps to 16 seconds – that’s very long period groundswell. At a beach break, that can make the waves break too straight and be tricky. The energy is moderate at 721, and the wind is a steady cross-off. It’s clean, but not the best shape.

Tuesday the 21st is a solid day. The swell is back up to 6ft from the SW, with a 14-second period and strong energy (1128). The wind is a clean cross-off at 9 mph. This is another standout in the first week. The waves will have power and line up nicely.

Wednesday the 22nd gets messy. The swell jumps to 8ft, but the period drops to 10 seconds – short period, weak energy. The wind is cross-shore with light rain, and the waves are choppy. Not great.

Thursday the 23rd and Friday the 24th are for experts only. The swell is well over 8ft, hitting 12ft and then 15ft, with massive energy readings (9677 to 13632). The wind is clean, but the size is too big for this break. It’s a kite-surfing show, not a paddle session.

Saturday the 25th settles down to a 10ft SW swell with a 13-second period and 2837 energy. The wind is a clean cross-off. This is for experienced surfers only – the size is still big, but the conditions are excellent.

Sunday the 26th drops back to 6ft, but the wind picks up to 16 mph, making it bumpy. Not worth it.

The second week gets patchy. Monday the 27th has a 10ft SW swell, but the wind is cross-on and choppy. Tuesday the 28th is the same story – too big and messy. Wednesday the 29th through Friday the 31st is a mix of onshore winds and dropping swell, nothing clean.

Saturday, August 1st, has a 8ft SW swell with a 16-second period, but the wind is light cross-on. It’s promising but not perfect.

Then, Sunday, August 2nd, is the long-range standout. The swell is 8ft from the SW, period is a massive 17 seconds, and the energy is 4199. The wind is light offshore – glassy. This is the best of the second week. The waves will be powerful, clean, and lined up. For experienced surfers, this is a proper session to mark on the calendar.

So, the best on offer is Saturday morning, July 18th, for the early action, and Sunday, August 2nd, for the long-range promise. But Fairhaven is a rare break – when it’s good, it’s gold, but you’ve got to be patient and lucky.

Rusty.

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