Fairhaven Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let's talk about Fairhaven over the next couple of weeks.

First off, the water is sitting at 58°, which is pretty much where you'd expect it to be for this time of year, so no surprises there with the temp.

The surf kicks off this Sunday morning, July 19th, with a clean 3ft swell from the WSW. It's a bit of a weird one though because this spot is a known rare breaker. To see waves at Fairhaven at all is a treat, and with a 13-second period groundswell, it'll have some punch. A light cross-off breeze from the NNW keeps it looking clean. You'll have to share it though, as crowds are often around, but today it's a bit of a hidden gem if you're a beginner looking for a gentle introduction. The energy is moderate at 572.

Sunday afternoon turns glassy with that 3ft leftover swell, making for a real nice session if you can sneak out.

Monday the 20th looks good too. The morning brings a clean 4ft from the WSW with a 16-second period, giving it some proper long-period groundswell feel. The energy bumps up to 721. The wind is a cross-off from the NNW, keeping it all tidy.

Now, for the standout of the first week, keep your eyes on Tuesday, July 21st. We’ve got a solid 6ft swell from the SW in the morning, dropping to 6ft in the afternoon. The energy is strong, hitting 1144 in the morning. The wind is light and cross-off, so it'll be clean and fun. This is the best call for the near-term, no question.

Wednesday the 22nd gets a bit trickier. The swell is still there at 5ft, but the wind picks up to 16 mph from the WNW, making it a cross-off but a bit of a battle. The energy drops to 587. It’s not a write-off, but you’ll be working for your waves.

Thursday the 23rd through to the end of July is a different story. The swell absolutely pumps up, but it gets too big for this break. We're talking 13ft on Thursday, climbing to 18ft on Friday, and even hitting 20ft on Friday afternoon. The energy readings are massive – 5460, 10780, 16783 – it’s a beast of a swell. Unless you're a big-wave charger on a jet ski, this is a no-go for paddle surfing. It’s more of a big-wave tow-in or maybe even a kite session if you're into that. The wind is cross-shore and fresh, so it’s messy for us.

The surf starts to settle back down into a more manageable size from Sunday, July 26th, with 8ft from the SW, but the wind is still strong. The week of the 27th is honestly a bit of a dud with poor conditions and strong onshore winds.

Then, the real long-range treat comes in on Monday, August 3rd. This is the one to circle on the calendar. We’ve got a clean 5ft to 6ft SW groundswell with a very long period of 18-19 seconds. The energy is strong at 1815 to 2312. The wind is offshore from the NNW. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. The size is just right for a good session, and that long period will make for some proper pull. It's a long way out, but keep an eye on this one.

So, to sum it up: your best bet for a clean, fun paddle is Tuesday, July 21st. And for a more powerful, expert-level session, keep an eye on Monday, August 3rd.

Rusty.

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