Halfpoint/Fullpoint Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’re looking at a solid stretch of swell at Halfpoint/Fullpoint, but the wind is going to be a real pain for most of the run. This spot is exposed to the swell, and it loves an ESE direction, but for the next week or so, we’re stuck with a persistent cross-shore or cross-onshore breeze from the ENE. The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, so nothing weird there.

The first week is a write-off for any decent surf. From Monday the 17th right through to Sunday the 23rd, the wind is just too strong, blowing 12 to 19 mph from the ENE, and the surf quality is poor. There’s a bit of energy in the water, with wave energy values ranging from 155 to 607 (moderate), but the wind is just ruining it. The swell is mostly small, from 1 ft to 5 ft, with short periods, so it’s choppy and lumpy. This is a long, frustrating gap with no real recommendations.

Then we hit the 24th of August, and things start to get bigger, but the wind is still howling at 19 mph from the ENE. The swell builds from 6 ft to 8 ft, and the wave energy jumps up to 835 (strong), but it’s still all cross-shore and lumpy. The surf is still poor. We’re just getting a lot of messy, blown-out swell.

Now, the real standout comes on Thursday the 27th of August. The swell hits 10 ft from the ENE, with a period of 8 seconds, and the wind drops to a moderate 16 mph cross-shore. The wave energy is a massive 1494 to 1707 (very strong). The forecast says the wind and tide are favorable, but here’s the catch: at 10 ft, this break is too big. This is for experts only. The swell is pushing hard, and with a moderate cross-shore wind, it’s going to be a heavy, powerful, and dangerous wave. It’s the best on offer, but only if you’ve got the skills and the nerve. The energy is extreme, and the sets will be long and powerful.

From Friday the 28th through Saturday the 29th, we’re still looking at 10 ft swell, but the wind picks back up to 19 mph, and the quality drops. By Sunday the 30th, the swell has dropped back to 2 ft from the SSW, with a long 16-second period, but the wind is back up to 22 mph, so it’s just a messy, weak leftover.

So, the bottom line: there’s a big, dangerous window of expert-only surf on Thursday the 27th. Everything else is either too small, too windy, or too big for the average surfer. The first week is a total blank. After that, it’s a gamble. But if you’re a seasoned charger, Thursday the 27th is your day.

Rusty.

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