Halfpoint/Fullpoint Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you – the outlook for Halfpoint/Fullpoint over the next 16 days is a tough one to swallow. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with nothing really worth paddling out for.

Right now, and through the first week of August, we’ve got a persistent ENE wind blowing through. The swell is there, but it’s mostly a short-period, wind-affected mess. That combined energy of all swells directed here is moderate at best, peaking around 1297, but it’s all cross-shore wind and chop. The water is sitting at 80°, which is about average for the time of year, but you won’t be feeling it with that wind in your face.

The period from the 1st to the 7th is a write-off, with waves between 1.5m and 2.5m but the wind is always cross or cross-onshore, making everything lumpy and messy. The surf is just poor, day after day. There’s not a single standout session in the first week.

We get a tiny reprieve on the 4th (Tuesday) morning with a slight drop in wind, but it's still cross-shore and the swell is only 1.5m from the ENE with a period of 11 seconds. The energy is moderate (596) but the conditions are only marginal. It’s not a goer.

From the 8th to the 10th, the wind is still a problem, with a strong breeze and more messy cross-shore conditions. The swell is mostly ENE, but the period is short (7-8 seconds) and the quality is poor. The energy is moderate (around 500-600), but the wind is just ruining it.

The second week doesn’t get much better. Starting around the 12th, we see a shift to a long-period S swell, with periods up to 18 seconds. This is a proper groundswell, but the wind is still cross-shore or cross-onshore from the ENE. The energy is strong (up to 919 on the 12th afternoon), but that wind is going to chop it up. For a point break like Halfpoint/Fullpoint, a long-period S swell is a decent direction, but with that wind, it's a lost cause. It’s more of a kite-surfing setup than a surfing one.

The final stretch from the 14th to the 16th sees the wind getting even stronger, with speeds up to 45 km/h at times. The swell drops back to ENE at 1.6m to 2.0m, but the period is short again and the wind is just relentless. The energy is moderate to strong (737 on the 16th afternoon), but the conditions are just plain ugly.

Honestly, it’s a blank run. We’re looking at a 16-day stretch with no real surf recommendation. The consistent wind and poor direction have got this spot locked up. It’s a bit of a bummer, but sometimes that’s the way it goes. Forecasts can change, so keep your eyes peeled, but for now, I’d find something else to do.

Rusty.

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