Fairhaven Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for Fairhaven. The water temp is sitting at 57°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, but nothing crazy—just a little bonus.

Now, don’t get too excited just yet. We’ve got a bit of a slow start. The first real opportunity doesn’t show up until the afternoon of July 28th, and even then it’s a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got an 8ft SW swell rolling in with a 15-second period, which is a nice long-period groundswell. The energy is strong (2562), but the wind is a fresh 30 km/h cross-off from the NW. The problem is that Fairhaven is a rare breaker, and with that much power, it’s going to be tricky to find a clean one. It’s a marginal call, but if you’re a patient beginner, you might snag something.

The 29th and 30th of July are pretty much a write-off. The swell gets huge—16ft and 15ft—but it’s all cross-on and choppy. That’s kite-surfing territory, not paddle surfing. Too much wind and too much mess.

Things start to turn around on the morning of Friday, July 31st. The swell drops to a much more manageable 6ft from the SW, with a 12-second period. The energy is moderate (979), and the wind goes glassy or light cross-off. That’s the kind of clean, friendly surf that makes a rare break like this worth waiting for. It’s a solid option for a beginner.

The real standout, though, comes on Saturday, August 1st. We’ve got a 6ft SW swell, but the period stretches out to a very long 17 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy, and with a combined energy of 2135, it’s packing a punch. The good news is the wind is light offshore from the NNW. For a spot like Fairhaven, which is a point break, that long period is going to wrap in beautifully. This is the best session on offer, no question. It’s clean, the waves will have shape, and the sets will be lined up. The only catch is that with a 6ft swell and that much power, it’s not for beginners—but for the experienced surfer, this is the one.

The following week has some fun windows, but nothing tops that Saturday. The morning of August 7th and 8th both have clean, offshore conditions with 6ft and 6ft SW swells, very good for experienced surfers. Then, on August 10th, we see a massive 13ft WSW swell with a 21-second period, but the guidance says it’s too big for this break. That’s a washout.

The final few days, from August 11th to 12th, bring moderate offshore winds and 8ft to 10ft SW swells with good energy. It’s clean and solid, but again, that’s expert-level stuff.

So, to sum it up: the best bet for the average surfer is the morning of Friday, July 31st, for a clean, fun ride. For the experienced crew looking for a standout, Saturday, August 1st, is the no-brainer. After that, it’s a waiting game with a few good moments, but nothing beats that first weekend.

Rusty.

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