Fairhaven Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s break down what’s cookin’ at Fairhaven. It’s a tough start, no doubt. We’ve got a big ol’ southwest swell rollin’ in, but it’s just too much for this spot. Fairhaven’s a beginner-friendly break that rarely breaks, so you need it to be just right. From Monday the 13th through Wednesday the 16th, the swell is way too big, hittin’ 13ft to 18ft with a very long period of 15 to 16 seconds. The combined energy is pumpin’ hard – 9407 to 21434 – but that’s just too much juice for this break. The wind is mostly cross or cross-off, so it’s not even clean. This is a no-go for a paddle; it’s more of a kite-surfing setup if anything.

The first real window of opportunity sneaks in on Friday, the 17th of July. The swell drops to a more manageable 8ft to 10ft, still with a long 16 to 17 second period, which is a proper groundswell. But the real standout is Friday afternoon: the wind goes glassy, dead calm, with a 10ft swell from the southwest. The energy is still strong at 4164, but the conditions are perfect. This is the best on offer for experienced surfers, because it’s still a bit too big for beginners. The water temp is about 58°F, which is 1°F warmer than average for this time of year – nothin’ wild, just a bit of a bonus.

Saturday the 18th shapes up nicely too. The swell drops to 5ft to 6ft from the southwest, with a 13 to 14 second period. Saturday afternoon is another glassy dream, with a 5ft swell and combined energy of 938 (moderate). This is much more user-friendly for all levels. The wind is offshore or glassy, so it’ll be clean. Keep in mind, Fairhaven rarely breaks, so when it does, you’ve got to be on it. The crowds are often here, so expect company.

After that, the surf drops off into a bit of a lull from Sunday the 19th through to Thursday the 23rd, with swell hoverin’ around 2ft to 5ft. The energy drops to under 1000, and while the wind is clean, it’s just not much to get excited about.

But then we get a second pulse. Friday the 24th of July brings back a solid 8ft southwest swell, with a very long 17 to 18 second period. The energy jumps back up to 3541. Friday afternoon looks glassy again, with the same 8ft swell. This is another standout for experienced surfers – it’s powerful, clean, and a bit of a waitin’ game for the sets.

The followin’ week, from the 25th to the 28th, we see a mix of smaller, cleaner waves and some bigger, more powerful ones. The 27th of July (Monday) looks like a good one for experienced surfers, with a 7ft to 7ft southwest swell, a 17-second period, and a moderate offshore wind. The energy is strong at 2313 to 2722. The 28th though, the wind gets a bit messy, and the conditions are marginal.

So, to wrap it up: the best bets are Friday the 17th (afternoon) and Friday the 24th (afternoon) for the experienced crew, and Saturday the 18th (afternoon) for a more forgivin’, glassy session. Keep an eye on the long-period swells – they’ll be breakin’ a bit straight at this beach break, but with the right wind, they’ll still offer up some memorable rides.

Rusty.

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