Fairhaven Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into the outlook for Fairhaven.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the next few days are a write-off. The swell is just too big and powerful for this spot. We’re looking at a good 4-5 days of solid, clean swell, but with heights hitting 12 ft to 15 ft, that’s strictly for the big-wave chargers and even then, it’s a lot. The combined energy is massive (10,008 to 16,487), but Fairhaven is a beginner-friendly break that rarely breaks, so it simply can't handle that kind of juice. The wind is cross or cross-offshore, which is clean, but it doesn't matter when the ocean is that angry. The water temp is sitting at 58°, which is pretty average for this time of year, so the wetsuit is staying on.

We’ve got a long gap here with no real windows until we get to the very end of the month. The swell finally drops on the morning of the 31st of July. That Friday morning is looking glassy, with a light 5 ft SW swell (energy 471) and no wind. That’s your first real chance. It’s small, but it’s clean. That afternoon, the swell drops to 4 ft, and it’s just too weak.

Then, on the 1st of August, we get a bit of a pulse. The Saturday morning has a 4 ft SW groundswell with a very long 17-second period, and light offshore winds from the NNW. That’s a standout. The energy is moderate (1418), but that long period combined with clean, offshore wind will make for some rare, well-shaped lines at Fairhaven. The afternoon holds similar quality with a 6 ft SW swell at 16 seconds, still clean. The 2nd of August, Sunday morning, is also a good shout with a 7 ft SW swell, 17-second period, and cross-offshore winds. Fairhaven is a rarely breaks spot, so when it’s on, it’s special. But remember, that long period means the sets will be more spaced out, and because it’s a beach break, it might not be as perfect as a point break.

After that, the wind swings onshore and things get ugly from the 3rd of August onward, with poor conditions and strong southerly winds. Not worth paddling out.

So, the pick of the 16 days is the morning of the 1st of August. It’s the best combo of clean, offshore wind, a manageable size, and that long-period energy. The morning of the 31st of July is your backup if you just want a glassy, small wave.

Rusty.

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