Fairhaven Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s talk about Fairhaven. It doesn’t break often, so when it does, you’ve gotta be on it. We’ve got a big window of swell coming, but size and timing are everything.

Water temp is about 56°F, which is normal for this time of year. Fairhaven is a beginner-friendly spot when it’s working, but we’ve got some serious size coming through.

We start on Saturday the 25th with a big 12ft swell from the SW, 12-second period, but the cross-shore wind is going to make it choppy. The energy is massive (7087), but it’s just too big for this break. Both morning and afternoon are a no-go. Sunday the 26th is better. Morning drops to 8ft from the SW, with a nice cross-off breeze. Conditions clean right up, and the energy settles to (2418). This is excellent for experienced surfers – that’s the best early call.

Monday the 27th is looking sweet too. The swell drops to 5ft in the morning, offshore wind from the NNW, and clean. The energy is down to (641), but it’s a proper wave with an 11-second period. Afternoon gets even cleaner with moderate offshore wind and 4ft swell (614 energy). This is good, clean fun for the more experienced. Tuesday the 28th brings a bit more size at 6ft, but the period bumps up to 13 seconds and the wind swings, making it less clean. The energy picks up to (1244), but it’s not as good.

Then we hit a wild one. Wednesday the 29th sees a massive 15ft SW swell with a 15-second period. The energy is astronomical (14989), but that’s pure adrenaline for experts only – and the onshore wind will make it a mess. Thursday the 30th drops to a more manageable 7ft, but the wind is messy.

Now, here’s the standout. Friday the 31st. Morning has a 7ft SW swell, 12-second period, cross-off breeze, and clean. Energy is a solid (1477). But the afternoon? Glassy. Zero wind, 8ft swell, 14-second period, and (2534) energy. That is as good as it gets for Fairhaven. Clean, powerful, and that long period will make for some proper lines. It’s a rare treat.

The first weekend of August (1st and 2nd) sees another big pulse of 12ft to 13ft SW swell with 16-18 second periods. That’s huge, clean energy (8484 to 10434), but it’s just too big for this break unless you’re an expert. Monday the 3rd is better: 8ft morning, 7ft afternoon, offshore wind, clean, and well-shaped (2638 to 1652 energy). That’s another solid day for experienced surfers.

The second week (from the 4th of August onward) drops right off. The swell drops to 4ft and stays there through the 6th. The energy is weak (400-600 range). Conditions are clean, but it’s small. The 8th of August has a glassy morning with a big 13ft swell (5457 energy), but that’s back to being too big. The 9th is a write-off with strong onshore winds and poor conditions.

So, bottom line: the best on offer is Friday the 31st of July, especially the afternoon glass-off. Sunday the 26th and Monday the 3rd of August are solid runners-up for the experienced crew. Crowds are possible at Fairhaven when it’s on, so get in early.

Rusty.

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