Halfpoint/Fullpoint Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Halfpoint/Fullpoint over the next couple of weeks. I gotta be straight with you – this outlook is a tough one. The whole 16-day window is a write-off for decent paddle surfing. The wind is going to be a persistent problem, and the swell is never really lined up right with the conditions.

We’re looking at a solid block of poor surf starting right away and lasting through the entire period. For the first week, from Saturday the 4th of July right through to Friday the 10th of July, the wind is locked in from the East-Northeast, blowing a solid 19-25 mph. That’s a cross-shore wind, which sounds okay, but it’s too strong and it’s creating a lumpy, messy cross-chop that will ruin any chance of a clean face. The swell is all over the place, too. There’s a mix of short-period, weak ENE windswell at 5 ft to 7.5 ft, and some longer-period SSW groundswell, but the wind just tears it apart. The combined wave energy is moderate, typically in the 200-900 range, but it’s all wasted energy with that wind. Water temp is about average for this time of year.

The second week doesn’t get any better. From Saturday the 11th of July through to Sunday the 19th of July, the story is the same. The wind stays strong from the ENE or NE, mostly 19-22 mph, and it’s either cross or cross-onshore. The swell stays small to moderate, with heights between 2 ft and 6 ft, and periods that are either short (7-8 seconds) or long (14-18 seconds), but the wind is the constant enemy. The combined energy drops off a bit, but the conditions are still described as “poor” across the board. There’s a long period SSW groundswell that shows up on the 13th and 15th of July, which would be great for a point break or reef, but with moderate to fresh cross-shore wind and chop, it’s just not going to be a fun paddle at Halfpoint/Fullpoint. There’s a bit of a lull in the middle of the second week, but the wind never lets up enough to make anything worthwhile.

Honestly, there's not a single standout session in this whole 16-day run. The swell is there, but the wind is relentless. For a spot that’s fairly consistent, this is a real bummer. If you’re a kite surfer, this setup—with that strong cross-shore wind and consistent swell—might actually be interesting, but for a paddle surfer, it’s a no-go. The long-range stuff in the second week is a bit more promising on paper, but with that wind forecast, I wouldn’t get my hopes up.

Keep it on the back burner, boys. The forecast can change, but right now, it’s a solid two weeks of waiting.

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