Halfway Surf Break

Lat Long: 8.71° S 115.17° E

Halfway Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 19 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Halfway sea temperature is
27.3° C
0.7° 

Halfway surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Halfway surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 16s period, SSW swell with 2,178 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Halfway this week:

The surf forecast for Halfway over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 18s. Another secondary swell of 1.4m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Halfway in the next 16 days are 2.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (WITA) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 25th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 25th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s
Most Powerful 5PM (Mon 20th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Halfway over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – we're looking at a pretty flat and frustrating stretch for a while. The surf's gonna be on the small side, with a lot of messy energy and stiff cross-offshore winds. Don't expect much in the way of quality for the first week or so.

The first real glimmer of hope doesn't show up until Saturday, July 26th. That morning we've got a clean 5ft swell from the SE, with an offshore wind blowing. The period is a short 8 seconds though, so it's a bit of a windswell setup, not a lot of punch. Still, it'll be the cleanest it's been all week. The energy is moderate at 727, but it's a start.

The whole thing really starts to build towards the end of the forecast. The standout window is definitely the start of August. On Saturday, August 1st, we're looking at a solid 7ft to 8ft swell from the SSW, with a long period of 17-18 seconds. That's proper groundswell energy. The combined energy jumps right up to 3120 and 3573, which is strong. This is serious swell. The wind is cross-offshore, so the shape should be there. But listen, at 8ft, this is expert territory. The average punter is going to be in over their head.

Then it gets even better. Monday, August 3rd, is the pick of the bunch. Morning session sees a 4ft swell from the SSW, but with a staggering 21-second period. That's a very long period groundswell – the kind that carries a ton of energy and wraps deep into the coast. The energy reading is a massive 3258, and the conditions are flagged as "excellent" with a moderate offshore wind. This is a serious session for the experienced crew. The water temp is sitting at 81°, which is about 1° warmer than normal, so it's feeling pretty average for this time of year.

The one spot we've got dialed in is Halfway. It's a fairly consistent, exposed spot that likes a SW swell direction, which is exactly what we’re getting. It’s an intermediate level break, and it can get crowded sometimes, so if you see that big swell coming, expect a few others in the water.

The Big Picture:
- July 19th to July 25th: Mostly a write-off. Small, average conditions with fresh winds. Not worth rushing out for.
- July 26th to July 27th: A slight uptick, but still windswell. Clean enough for a splash, but not a standout.
- July 28th to July 31st: A slow build with some longer period SW groundswells coming through. Look for the mornings when the wind is lighter.
- August 1st to August 3rd: This is the real deal. Strong, long-period SSW groundswell. The Monday morning, August 3rd, with that 21-second period and offshore wind, is the absolute highlight. That's a day for the experts to circle on the calendar.

It’s a slow start, but it builds to a proper finish. Keep your eyes on that first week of August.

Stay salty,
Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Sun morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 26°C on Thu night, min 25°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Sunday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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SW
13
1.2
SW
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1.7
SSW
15
1.6
SW
14
2.1
SSW
16
2
SSW
16
1.7
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
13
1
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
17
1.4
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
14
1.7
SSE
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
577
488
1206
1031
2178
1832
1244
1028
731
528
346
515
487
508
290
333
516
962
706
594
430
Wind (km/h)
25
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25
ESE
25
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25
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25
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Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
1:06PM2.38m
1:43AM2.41m
1:45PM2.14m
2:18AM2.36m
2:25PM1.89m
2:55AM2.27m
3:08PM1.65m
3:37AM2.14m
4:07PM1.44m
4:30AM2.02m
6:07PM1.31m
5:49AM1.94m
8:38PM1.37m
Low Tide
7:21PM0.30m
7:51AM0.60m
7:52PM0.47m
8:37AM0.70m
8:21PM0.66m
9:29AM0.81m
8:51PM0.84m
10:35AM0.91m
9:24PM1.02m
12:08PM0.94m
10:16PM1.18m
1:53PM0.86m
00:16AM1.27m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Halfway Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Halfway provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Halfway can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Halfway surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Halfway) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Halfway may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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