Halfway Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get stuck into this one – we’ve got a solid run of swell on the way at Halfway, so there’s plenty to talk about.

The pattern is pretty straightforward: a long, drawn-out pulse of SSW groundswell is going to keep this spot alive for well over a week. The water temperature is sitting at 79°, which is pretty much bang on average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

First up, we kick off Friday morning, 21st August. The swell is already a clean 5ft from the SSW, with a very long period of 18 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy, and the combined energy is a strong 2588. The wind is a gentle cross-off, which should keep things clean. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers – the size is manageable, but that long period will make the waves hollow and powerful. It’s a great start. The crowds are possible, so keep an eye out.

Into Saturday, 22nd, we’re looking at a similar setup. The swell has bumped up a touch to 7ft, still from the SSW with a 16-second period. The wind is a solid offshore breeze in the morning, which is a major positive. The combined energy is strong at 2417. This is the standout of the first week – clean, offshore, and a solid 7ft of SSW groundswell. It’s right in the intermediate wheelhouse, but at 7ft, beginners might find it a bit much.

The swell sticks around through Sunday and Monday, staying in the 6ft to 6ft range with offshore cross-off winds. The combined energy stays moderate to strong (1986 to 2256). It’s good, consistent, but not the absolute peak.

We get a bit of a lull mid-week, with the swell dropping to 5ft and the energy fading to 930 on Wednesday, 26th. Still rideable, but nothing to write home about.

Then things get interesting again. Friday, 28th August, sees a real spike: the swell jumps to 8ft from the SSW, with a 16-second period and a combined energy roaring to 4128. That’s a lot of water moving. The wind is a cross-off. This is the second standout – a proper chunk of swell. But at 8ft, this is one for the experts only. It’s going to be a serious session.

The surf eases a bit over the weekend, but stays in the 5ft to 7ft range up until Monday, 31st August. That Monday morning, the swell drops right off to 3ft, but the period is a very long 19 seconds, and the energy is still moderate (930). The wind is a light cross-off. It’s small, but long-period groundswell on a small day can be surprisingly fun and clean.

After a brief drop, the swell fills back in for the start of September. Tuesday, 1st September, we see 6ft from the SW, building to 8ft again by Wednesday, 2nd September, with a strong combined energy of 3654. The wind remains a cross-off. This is a strong run of surf, but you’re looking at a week and a half out, so treat it as a promising but less certain call.

The forecast tails off into early September with continued moderate SSW swell, keeping the window open for a good session right through to the end of the 16-day period. For a spot that’s fairly consistent, this is a solid outlook.

Rusty.

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