Halfway Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it. This forecast is a bit of a mixed bag for Halfway. There’s solid swell on the way, but it’s not just about size – we gotta read the whole picture.

The first real window is kicking off this Saturday afternoon, August 8th. We’re looking at a solid 8ft of SSW groundswell, rolling in with a long 16-second period. The energy is strong, coming in at 2800. It’s clean, with a gentle cross-off breeze, and the water temp is sitting at 80°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year. Good, clean, powerful waves, but that size is pushing it for the less experienced. It’s not the standout, but it’s a decent start.

Sunday, the 9th, sees the swell easing slightly to 7ft but the wind picks up to a moderate cross-off. Still clean, but the energy is dropping a bit. The real issue starts on Monday, August 10th. The morning is still okay, but Monday afternoon is where things get serious. The swell jumps to 10ft. The guidance is clear – this is too big for Halfway. The period is long at 18 seconds, and the energy is pumping with 5492, but it’s just going to be a washing machine. Same story for Tuesday morning, with 10ft on the face. Not the time to be a hero. Tuesday afternoon backs down to 8ft, but it’s still big, and the comments echo that it’s just too much for this spot.

We get a bit of a lull on Wednesday and Thursday, hovering around 8ft to 7ft. It’s surfable for the experienced, but it’s not lighting the world on fire. Then, on Friday, August 14th, we see a change. The swell drops to 7ft, but the comments turn more positive. The afternoon looks good for experienced surfers, with a gentle breeze and clean conditions. It’s a step in the right direction.

The weekend after that, the 15th and 16th, is more of the same – 7ft dropping to 7ft, with moderate cross-off winds. It's okay, but nothing to write home about.

Now, let’s talk about the standout. Circle Tuesday, August 19th. The morning is the one to watch. We get a 8ft SSW swell with a long 18-second period, but the key difference is the wind – a fresh offshore breeze. That’s the magic word. It’s going to be clean and lined-up. The energy is strong at 4585. This is your best bet for some quality waves. The afternoon gets too big again, hitting 10ft, so get out there early.

After that, we slide back into the 8ft range for a few days, and then on Friday, August 21st, we get another pulse of 10ft swell, but with moderate cross-off winds. Again, too big for Halfway. The last few days of the window, the 22nd and 23rd, see the size drop back down to the 5ft to 6ft range. The 23rd does have a good long period, but with rain showers and a fresh breeze, the conditions are less than ideal.

So, bottom line? The standout is definitely the morning of Tuesday, August 19th. The offshore wind makes all the difference. There’s also a decent pick on the afternoon of Friday the 14th if you want something slightly smaller. But most of the bigger pulses are just going to be too much for this break. Stay smart, pick your moments.

Rusty out.

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