Halfway Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. We’ve got a window of surf ahead for Hawaii. It’s not gonna be pumping the whole time, but there’s a sweet spot for the crew who know what they’re doing.

The main action is at Halfway. This spot is exposed to the southwest and it’s fairly consistent, so it’ll be picking up energy for most of the run. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so nothing wild there. Don’t expect it to be empty – it can get busy.

We’re looking at a solid stretch starting from Thursday the 3rd of September. The swell builds in the first few days, but conditions are just so-so with a moderate cross-offshore breeze and moderate combined wave energy (1188–2143). The size is there, 5 ft to 7 ft, but the forecast is a bit marginal. It’s surfable, sure, but not the pick.

Saturday the 5th sees the swell push up to 6 ft from the SSW, and by Sunday morning the 6th we’re cooking with 7 ft SSW swell and strong energy hitting 3262. Still, the wind is a bit too keen at 16 mph, so it’s not quite clean enough for me to call it the standout.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Monday morning the 7th of September is a real highlight. We’ve got a 7 ft SSW groundswell with a healthy 14-second period, and the wind drops to a gentle 9 mph cross-offshore breeze. That’s clean surf, and the combined wave energy is solid at 1834. This is excellent conditions for experienced surfers – it’s pushing over 7 ft, so it’s not for beginners.

If you're looking for the absolute best of the bunch, I’d aim for Tuesday afternoon the 8th of September. You’ve got a 6 ft SSW swell, but the period stretches out to a very long 18 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy – 3130 – and with a light, gentle cross-offshore breeze, it’ll be glassy. This is the kind of day where a point break or reef setup really shines. For Halfway, that long period will give you some beautiful lines.

The second week gets a bit more up and down. The 14th and 15th of September see another pulse of 8 ft SW swell, but the wind picks up to 16 mph, making it a bit of a battle. Still, if you’re desperate, Thursday the 17th of September morning is worth a look – 6 ft SSW with a gentle breeze and clean conditions (1018 energy). After that, the energy drops off into the 18th.

So, bottom line: for the true standouts, pencil in the 7th and especially the afternoon of the 8th. The rest is a waiting game, but the ocean’s got some gifts for those who can read it.

Rusty.

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