Halfway Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, so we’ve got a solid run of groundswell coming through Halfway. The big story is a long-period SSW swell pushing in from Monday July 6th and hanging around for a couple weeks. Biggest energy hits mid-week. Water temp’s about 81°F, pretty average for this time of year, so no wetsuit needed. But the wind’s the catch – mostly cross-off from the SE, fresh to moderate most days, so it stays clean but never glassy.

The first standout day is Wednesday July 8th. Swell bumps to 7-7ft with a 15-16 second period from the SSW. Combined energy reads 1907 to 2095 (moderate punch). That’s not huge but it’s got some grunt and long lines. Wind’s cross-off all day. It’s over 5ft, so not beginner-friendly. Tide’s a factor – “marginal surf or questionable tide” so time it right.

Sunday July 12th morning could be a sleeper. Swell drops to about 3ft, but the wind turns true offshore for the first time. Energy’s still 733 (moderate). It’ll be clean little chest-high waves on a groveller. It won’t last – wind shifts back cross-off in the afternoon.

Monday July 13th has a tiny offshore morning at 2ft, but the afternoon brings a monster 21-second period with 1008 energy. That’s very long period groundswell – long lulls, but the sets that come will have serious shape. At a beach break like Halfway, it might wall up straight, so keep your eyes peeled.

Another pulse arrives Tuesday July 14th – 6ft from the SSW with an 18-second period, energy at 1754. Wind stays cross-off and fresh, so still not perfect, but the size and period make it a solid option for intermediate surfers.

Late in the window, Friday July 17th is worth circling – swell 5ft, 14-second period, wind drops to a gentle 9 mph from the ESE, and the comment says “very good surf conditions.” Energy’s moderate at 736-849. That’s likely your cleanest day of the second week.

Crowds at Halfway are “sometimes,” so you’ll see others on the good days but it’s manageable.

Bottom line: consistent surf most days, but the standout mornings are Wednesday July 8th and Friday July 17th. Not epic, but for a steady run of SSW groundswell, it’s a solid block of waves.

Rusty.

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