Fairhaven Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's cooking at Fairhaven.

Alright, first up, we've got a bit of a quiet start. The early part of the week is looking average, but the real action starts building toward the end of the week and into the weekend. The water temp is sitting at 57°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Monday morning, the 27th of July, is a bit of a tease. We've got 5ft of swell from the southwest, with a period of 11 seconds and a combined energy of 722. The wind is a cross-offshore breeze, which keeps things clean, but the surf is marginal. The best bet on Monday is actually the afternoon session, with the same 5ft swell, but the wind swings to a gentle offshore, and the energy picks up to 838. The wave comment says "expect very good surf conditions," so that's the standout for the day.

Tuesday, the 28th, the swell jumps to 6ft in the morning, building to 8ft by the afternoon, both from the southwest. The period stretches to 13 and then 15 seconds, which is a nice groundswell, and the energy goes through the roof—2605 in the afternoon. But here's the catch: the wind is a fresh cross-offshore breeze, keeping things a bit lumpy. The wave comment says "marginal," so not the best of the week.

Wednesday, the 29th, is a washout. The swell is 15ft, which is way too big for most, and the wind is cross-onshore, making a mess of it. The energy is astronomical—15589 in the afternoon—but the wave comment is "poor surf conditions" and "too big for this break." If you're a kite surfer, this might be your day, but for paddle surfing, it's a no-go.

Thursday, the 30th, the swell drops back to 8ft, with a period of 13 seconds. The wind is cross-shore, and the energy is still high at 3488 in the afternoon, but the wave comment says "marginal." It's not the cleanest.

Now, Friday, the 31st of July, is where things start looking good. The morning has 6ft of clean southwest swell, with a period of 12 seconds and a cross-offshore breeze. The energy is 964, and the wave comment says "expect very good surf conditions." The afternoon is even better—6ft, glassy conditions, and the wind is a slight air from the southeast. The energy is 1007, and it's glassy. That's a solid session.

Saturday, the 1st of August, is the real standout. The morning starts with 5ft, clean and offshore from the north, with a period of 12 seconds and energy of 1171. The wave comment says "expect very good surf conditions." But the afternoon is where it gets epic: 8ft, a period of 17 seconds—that's a very long-period groundswell—and the wind is a slight air from the north, keeping it clean. The energy is 2811, and the wave comment says "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers." This is the best on offer for the whole forecast. The long period means it'll be a bit more powerful and better suited for a point or a reef, but Fairhaven is fairly exposed, so it should handle it. Crowds are often here, so be prepared for a few others.

Sunday, the 2nd of August, is also excellent. 7ft and 7ft, both with a 16-second period, and strong offshore winds from the north-northwest, keeping it clean. The energy is 2496 in the morning and 2008 in the afternoon. The wave comment says "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers." This is a close second to Saturday.

After that, from Monday the 3rd through to Tuesday the 11th of August, the quality drops off. The wind goes cross-onshore or onshore for most of that period, and the swell fluctuates between 4ft and 7ft, with periods ranging from 12 to 19 seconds. The wave comments are mostly "marginal" or "poor." There are a few good windows, like the morning of the 8th of August, with 5ft and offshore wind, and the afternoon of the 11th, with 7ft and a cross-offshore breeze, but nothing compares to that Saturday and Sunday.

So, the headline act is Saturday the 1st of August, with the afternoon session being the pick of the bunch. Sunday the 2nd is a very close second. Get out there early, and don't sleep on the Friday afternoon glass-off either.

Rusty.

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