Halfway Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, let’s talk about your local waves. For Halfway, we’ve got a sixteen-day stretch that’s got some swings and roundabouts, but there’s plenty to get your board wet on.

The overall vibe is a solid run of SSW to SW swell with winds mostly cross-off from the ESE or SE, keepin’ things fairly clean but never glassy. Water temp’s about 81°, which is dead average for this time of year—nothing to complain about.

Kickin’ off Sunday, July 5th, we’ve got a clean 6ft swell from the SSW with a 14-second period and 1336 combined energy. It’s not huge, but it’s rideable with the cross-off breeze. A proper opener.

Monday the 6th into Tuesday the 7th, the swell drops a notch to 4ft to 5ft, but the period stretches out to 17 seconds Monday morning. That’s genuine groundswell—more energy per wave, longer lulls. At a beach break, it might run a bit straight, but the push is good. Energy sits between 1051 and 1325, and the wind is manageable.

Wednesday the 8th is where it steps up. You’re lookin’ at 7ft to 7ft SSW swell with a 15 to 16-second period and energy jumpin’ to 2105 by the afternoon. That’s moderate to strong energy. Over 5ft, it’s gettin’ serious—beginners best stay on the sand. The cross-off wind keeps it tidy.

Thursday the 9th and Friday the 10th hold that 6ft to 7ft range with similar periods, but the wind picks up to a fresh 19 to 22 mph, so it’s gonna be lumpy. Friday afternoon eases to a 12 mph breeze and a 6ft SW swell at 16 seconds—a nice little window.

Now, Saturday, July 11th, is the highlight. Mornin’ brings a 5ft SW swell with a 14-second period and, crucially, an offshore wind from the ESE at 19 mph. “Fresh offshore and clean” is the call. Energy’s at 1122, so it’s got punch, and with that offshore flow, the waves will hold up with real shape. This is the best session of the run. Crowds can pop up at Halfway sometimes, so beat the rush.

Then it drops off Sunday the 12th—only 3ft of SW swell and weak energy at 385. A day for the longboard or a paddle.

Monday the 13th, it roars back: a 4ft SSW swell in the mornin’ with a very long 19-second period and 1420 energy. That’s a proper long-period groundswell. By the afternoon, it’s 6ft at 18 seconds with 2200 energy—big, powerful, and the best structured wave energy of the whole period. The cross-off wind is moderate, so it’ll be a bit bumpy, but this is where experienced surfers can really feel the ocean.

Tuesday the 14th pushes up to 7ft with a 17-second period and a massive 2730 energy—that’s strong. But the wind is fresh again at 19 mph, so it’s gonna be messy. That’s expert-only. The afternoon drops to 6ft with lighter breeze, which is workable.

From Wednesday the 15th through the end, it settles into a pattern of 5ft to 7ft swells with periods of 14 to 18 seconds and energy from 1000 to 2500. The wind stays cross-off, so it’s never flat, but it’s never dead perfect either. The standout from this latter half is Saturday, July 18th afternoon—a 6ft SSW swell at 17 seconds and 2349 energy—a solid, powerful wave with decent spacing.

Bottom line: your best bets are Saturday July 11th morning for the offshore conditions and Monday July 13th afternoon for the raw, long-period power. Pick your windows, and you’ll get some good ones.

Rusty out.

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