Fairhaven Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what Fairhaven has cookin’. First thing you gotta know is this spot only rarely breaks, so when it does, you pay attention. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing wild. The standout swell direction is from the southwest, and that’s exactly what we’re getting, which is good.

Right now, there’s no surf on the cards for you. The first real action kicks off on Monday morning, July 6th, and that’s your first standout. Monday morning brings clean conditions with a light offshore breeze out of the north at 3 mph. The swell is 7 ft from the SW with a solid 14-second period. That’s a long-period groundswell, so expect some proper shape and energy, but it’s gonna be a bit much for beginners. It’s a fairly exposed break, and with that size and power, you’ll want some experience under your belt. Combined wave energy is strong at 1828 (moderate energy). Crowds can be a thing here often, so don’t expect to have it to yourself.

Tuesday morning, July 7th, is another one to circle. Glassy conditions, dead calm wind, and a 6 ft SW swell with a very long 17-second period. That’s proper groundswell, and at a fairly exposed spot, it’s going to line up nicely. Combined energy is 1691 (moderate), and it’s clean. Again, this is more for the experienced crew.

Wednesday morning, July 8th, is also looking sweet. Glassy again, NNE breeze at 3 mph, and a 6 ft SW swell with an 18-second period – that’s a very long period. Combined energy jumps to 3325 (strong), so there’s a lot of push. This is one of the best windows for surfers who know what they’re doing.

After that, there’s a gap of a few days where things get a bit on the bigger and messier side. From July 11th onward, the swell size keeps climbing, hitting 10 ft by Sunday July 12th, and then 13 ft to 16 ft into the next week. The wind stays mostly offshore or cross-offshore, so it’ll be clean, but the size is just too big for this break. It’s honestly more interesting for kite surfers than paddle surfing at that point – those SSW swells with 16-19 second periods are pumping massive energy (up to 17,375 combined energy on Monday July 13th afternoon), but it’s a beast.

The next realistic window for paddle surfing shows back up around Friday morning, July 17th. A cleaner 5 ft SW swell with 13-second period, cross-offshore wind from the NW at 9 mph. Combined energy is a lighter 1148 (weak). A bit more manageable.

Through to July 20th, the swell builds again, with Monday July 20th morning showing a 12 ft SSW swell at 17 seconds and clean cross-offshore wind, but that’s entering the “experts only” zone again.

So, bottom line: your absolute best bets are Monday morning July 6th and Tuesday morning July 7th, with Wednesday July 8th morning being the true standout for wave quality and power. After that, it’s either too big or just average for a while. Keep your eyes on the sky and your board waxed.

Rusty.

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