Fairhaven Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s look at what’s coming up for Fairhaven. The outlook kicks off early, and we’ve got a real spread of conditions across the next two and a half weeks. The water temp is sitting at 58°F, which is about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first real standout is Monday morning, July 6th. Fairhaven wakes up to a clean 7ft SW swell, period 14 seconds, with light offshore wind from the north. The wave energy is strong (1851). This is excellent surf for experienced surfers, so if you’re solid on your feet, this is your window. The break is rarely breaking, so when it’s on, it’s special. Crowds are often here, so expect some company. The water is normal temp, no anomaly to speak of.

Tuesday morning, July 7th is another beauty. Glassy conditions, zero wind, and a 6ft SW groundswell with a long 17-second period. The energy is strong (1691). That long period means the waves will have real shape and power, but at a beach break, it might break a bit straight – still, it’ll be clean and fun for experienced surfers.

Friday morning, July 10th holds good potential too. Light offshore wind from the NNW, 6ft SW swell at 15 seconds, clean conditions. Energy is strong (1380). This is a solid morning for a paddle.

Then we hit a rough patch from Saturday, July 11th through Sunday, July 12th. The swell drops, winds get fresh and messy, and the surf quality tanks. Not worth your time.

Monday morning, July 13th is a massive event, but it’s a warning, not a recommendation. An 18ft SW swell with 14-second period hits, and the energy is absolutely pumping (12021). That’s too big for this break – only for the most extreme experts, and even then, it’s dicey. The wind is cross-offshore, so it’s clean, but the size is a beast.

The next true standout is Tuesday morning, July 14th. An 8ft SW swell at 12 seconds, cross-offshore wind from the NW, and clean conditions. The energy is strong (3645). This is excellent for experienced surfers.

Friday morning, July 17th brings it back again. A 8ft SW swell, 13-second period, offshore wind from the NNW, and clean. Strong energy (1884). Excellent quality.

Saturday morning, July 18th is a high point. A 10ft SW swell, 16-second period, moderate offshore wind from the NNW, and clean. The energy is strong (3730). This is excellent for experienced surfers. The wind is a bit stiffer, but it’s still clean and the swell is juiced.

After that, Sunday, July 19th gets windy and messy, and the rest of the forecast into the third week is a mix of cross-shore winds and choppy conditions, with decent swell but poor quality. Not a standout.

So, the best of the best? Monday morning, July 6th and Tuesday morning, July 7th are the top picks. Clean, glassy or light offshore, solid SW swell, and long period energy. Get out there early, and don’t sleep on it.

Rusty.

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