Halfway Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

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