Fairhaven Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. We’ve got a mixed bag coming our way for Fairhaven over the next couple of weeks, with some real gems buried in there for the experienced crew, but a fair bit of average to poor stuff too. Let’s break it down.

The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there when you first paddle out.

We start the period with a bit of a washout this Thursday (16th July). A solid 10ft SW groundswell (15-second period) is rolling in, but it’s got that cross-onshore wind messing up the surface. The combined energy is huge (4027), but the ride won’t be clean – it’s more of a wind-blown affair. Friday morning (17th July) is where things turn on. We’ve got an 8ft SW swell, period stretching to 16 seconds, and the wind swings cross-off. That’s a groundswell with serious grunt, dumping a lot of energy (3212) into the lineup. It’s a big one though, so this is for experienced surfers only. The afternoon gets even better – glassy conditions, zero wind, and the same 8ft SW pulse. That is the standout of the first week. The wave quality is killer. As this is a rare breaker for Fairhaven, it’s a special treat when it lines up like this.

Saturday (18th July) continues the goodness. Morning sees a 6ft SW swell with cross-off winds, still clean. By the afternoon, the swell eases to 6ft from the WSW, but we get glass again. That’s another excellent window for the experienced crew, though the crowd factor might be something to think about – this spot can get busy.

Sunday (19th July) drops off into the 3ft range with cross-off winds. It’s clean but smaller, okay for a beginner session if the tide works. It stays a bit small and clean through Monday and Tuesday (20th-21st July), with the swell around 3-5ft. Tuesday afternoon picks up a touch, and the cross-off keeps things tidy.

Wednesday (22nd July) turns interesting. Morning has a light WNW breeze making it glassy, with a 4ft SW swell. The afternoon even sees a rain shower come through, but glassy again. For a break that rarely breaks, these are lovely conditions to be out.

The big news is the second week. Friday the 24th July morning sees a 10ft SW swell return, but a fresh 18 mph cross-off wind will make it a battle. The energy is massive (2883), but it’s not clean. By Monday afternoon the 27th, things look epic again – a 10ft WSW swell, 12-second period, and moderate offshore winds. The combined energy is the biggest of the whole run (5114). That’s a heavy, powerful groundswell with offshore wind. Perfect for those who know what they’re doing. This is another standout, but it’s a long-range call so keep an eye on it – forecasts can shift.

Tuesday the 28th July stays excellent with offshore winds and 8ft swell. Wednesday the 29th afternoon has a light offshore and a 8ft swell – another quality window for experts. The rest of the forecast into the end of July gets messy with onshore winds and choppy conditions, so the real action is those few days.

Remember, Fairhaven is a rare break. When it fires like this, you don’t want to miss it. Keep the board waxed.

Rusty

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