Halfpoint/Fullpoint Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve got to be straight with you – the next couple of weeks at Halfpoint/Fullpoint are looking pretty grim for paddle surfing. The entire 16-day window is a write-off for decent waves, starting with nothing but poor surf conditions right through to the end of July. The first real window of anything rideable doesn’t open up until the 26th of July, and even then it’s marginal. So we’re looking at a solid 12-day gap from now with no recommendations.

Right now, for Tuesday the 14th into the weekend, the wind is howling out of the ENE at 15 to 22 mph, cross-shore and lumpy, with swell heights barely scraping 3 ft to 5 ft. The combined energy is moderate – around 422 to 513 (moderate energy) – but the period is short or mixed, and the water temp is a warm 79°F, which is about average for this time of year. Not a single session is worth paddling out for. The wind stays relentless, fresh breezes, and the swell direction is all over the place. The setup is a beach-and-reef, but with that strong wind and poor quality, it’s more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

The 26th of July finally shows a glimmer of hope. On Sunday morning, we’ve got a 4 ft swell from the east with a 16-second period – that’s long-period groundswell, which is promising for shape, but it’s a long way out. The combined energy jumps to 1333 (strong wave energy), but the wind is still a fresh cross-shore from the ENE at 19 mph, keeping it lumpy. The waves are labelled marginal, with a score of 1 out of 10, so it’s not a standout. The 27th and 28th of July build to 5 ft then 7 ft from the ENE, with even stronger energy (1408 to 2150), but the wind stays cross-shore and fresh, and the period drops to 14-15 seconds. The swell is getting big – over 8 ft on the 28th and 29th – which is only for experts, and the wind is still messy. The break is exposed to ESE swell, but we’re getting ENE and east energy, which isn’t the optimum direction.

Honestly, there’s nothing to get excited about here. The best of a bad bunch is the 28th of July morning, with 7 ft from the ENE at 14 seconds, but with that fresh cross-shore wind and the swell being a bit too big for a beach break, it’s not a call to make. The crowds at Halfpoint/Fullpoint are often, so you’d be fighting for scraps with everyone else. It’s a blank run and it’s more normal for this area when the conditions are this stubborn. Forecasts can change, but right now, I’d leave the board at home.

Rusty.

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