Halfpoint/Fullpoint Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let's be real. Looking at the whole 16-day picture for Halfpoint/Fullpoint, it's a tough stretch. The first week and a half is basically a write-off with a persistent cross-wind messing up what little swell there is. We've got a decent pulse of energy coming in the second week, but it's still fighting that wind.

It kicks off Saturday the 12th with tiny 2ft of ENE swell and a cross-shore breeze. It's messy and not worth paddling out for. This same story basically holds through to the end of the week: small waves, cross-shore winds, and "poor surf conditions" being flagged. The water is a warm 81°F, which is about average for the time of year, but the quality is just not there.

We do see a jump in the combined swell energy mid-week – hitting some moderate to strong numbers (686 on Wednesday the 16th, 604 and then a massive 1108 on Thursday the 17th). But that's misleading. That Thursday sees a 7ft swell from the ENE, but with a 25 mph cross-shore wind, the ocean is going to be a churning, choppy mess. At that size and with that wind, this is looking more like a kitesurfing setup than anything else. It's just too big and blown out.

The real window to look at is the tail end. Friday the 25th of September is the only time things might line up. The swell drops to a clean 3ft from the SSW with a long period of 14 seconds, and the wind swings light from the ESE. It's still cross-onshore, but very light (3 mph). The wave comment is "marginal," but with a score that's the highest in the entire run, it's the best we've got. The combined energy is still moderate (524), but that long-period groundswell could wrap in and offer some clean, fun shapes if the wind holds.

That's it. One day, two weeks out, that's the standout. It's a long-range promise, so don't book the trip yet, but keep an eye on it.

Rusty

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