Halfpoint/Fullpoint Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, grab your board. It’s Rusty here, and I’ve gotta be straight with you: the next couple of weeks are going to test your patience. There’s a real lack of decent surf on the horizon, but the ocean’s always got something up its sleeve, so let’s break it down.

The first week is a write-off. We’re looking at onshore and cross-shore winds that are just going to chop everything up. The swell direction is all over the shop, but the wind is the real killer. For the next seven days, you’re better off doing literally anything else. The water temp is sitting at a pretty normal 80°F, which is about average for this time of year, so it’s not like you’ll freeze waiting for a set.

We finally see a glimmer of hope around the 11th and 12th. A long-period south swell shows up, pushing through 3-4 feet. The energy jumps into the strong range (866), but that cross-shore wind is still going to mess it up. The period of 18 seconds is seriously long, so it’ll be lining up better at reefs and points than it will at the beach. But with that wind, even that’s going to be a battle.

The real action, if you can call it that, kicks off on Monday the 17th. We get a solid jump in size, with the swell pushing 10 feet and the energy going through the roof (1408). But here’s the catch: the period drops to a short 9 seconds, and that ENE wind is still howling at 25 mph. It’s big, but it’s sloppy. If you're an expert, this might be your window for some heavy, gnarly conditions, but it’s not going to be pretty.

Honestly, if you're not an expert, your best bet is to sit this one out. The constant strong cross-shore winds and messy conditions make the setup look far more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. There’s plenty of swell, but not much that’s surfable.

If you’re holding out for a clean day, you might be waiting a while. The forecasts are always changing, so don't lose hope entirely, but as it stands, there’s nothing that’s worth a second look.

Stay tuned, keep your board waxed, and maybe take up fishing for a week.

Rusty.

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