Halfpoint/Fullpoint Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s lined up for Halfpoint/Fullpoint over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – this is a tough stretch. The first week and a half is pretty much a write-off. For the first 10 days, from Thursday 16 July to Saturday 25 July, the conditions are just not cooperating. We’ve got a persistent cross-shore wind from the ENE blowing at 18 to 22 mph, and the swell is being described as poor surf conditions across the board. The wave heights are bouncing around between 2 ft and 5 ft, but with that wind and a lumpy cross-chop on the surface, it’s going to be a messy, frustrating paddle. The combined energy figures are mostly in the moderate range, but it doesn’t matter when the wind is ruining every wave face. You’d be better off saving your energy.

We do see a little flicker of hope on Sunday 26 July and into Monday 27 July. The swell bumps up a bit, with heights around 4 ft to 5 ft coming from the E, and the period stretching out to 16 to 17 seconds – that’s proper groundswell, which is good for shape. The combined energy jumps into the strong range, showing there’s plenty of power in the water. The wind is still cross-shore from the NE, but it backs off a little to 15 to 21 mph. The forecast calls it “marginal,” and honestly, it’s still going to be a bit lumpy, but for a dedicated surfer, there might be a few grindable ones in there. The longer period will mean better-shaped waves, but at a beach break like this, it can also mean they break a bit too straight.

Now, the real standout, and I mean the one that has my heart racing a little, is Tuesday 28 July. The morning shows a solid 10 ft swell from the ENE, with a period of 14 seconds. The combined energy is a massive 3667 – that’s very strong wave energy. The wind is light, from the NE at just 12 mph, making it a moderate cross-shore with a cross-chop, but the caveat here is that the swell is predicted to be too big for this break. For an intermediate spot, 10 ft is pushing into expert-only territory. The water temperature is sitting at 79°, which is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

Wednesday 29 July is even bigger, with 12 ft from the ENE on the morning, and energy at 3851. Again, the wind and tide are favorable, but the sheer size at Halfpoint/Fullpoint is going to be a handful. This is only for the experienced crew, and even then, expect a wild, powerful ocean. After that, the swell drops back down through the end of the month, but the wind stays strong and cross-shore, so we’re back to the poor conditions.

So, to sum it up: the first 10 days are a complete washout. The window of possibility is Sunday 26 July and Monday 27 July for some marginal, lumpy groundswell. The absolute best on offer, if you’re an expert, is Tuesday 28 July and Wednesday 29 July for some serious, powerful, but potentially too-big surf. Keep your eyes on the forecast, because conditions can change, but right now, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

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