Halfway Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, I'm Rusty. Let's have a look at what's coming up for Halfway over the next couple of weeks.

We've got a solid run of southwest swell on the way, starting from Tuesday the 25th of August. The water temperature is sitting at 80°, which is about average for this time of year. The first few days are a bit of a mixed bag, with the swell building and dropping, but the wind is a persistent cross-off from the southeast, keeping things reasonably clean.

Tuesday afternoon kicks things off with a 6ft SSW swell, period at 16 seconds—a nice long-period groundswell. The energy is moderate to strong (1335). The wind is a moderate cross-off, so it's clean, but the surf forecast is marginal, probably due to tide. Wednesday brings similar conditions, with the swell easing a bit, and it continues to be a bit average.

Thursday morning the 27th looks better. We have a 4ft SW swell combined with a 16-second period, and the energy is moderate (1330). The cross-off wind is lighter, from the SE at 9 mph, making for excellent conditions for those with a bit of experience. The afternoon sees the swell bump up to 5ft but the quality dips.

The real standout starts to build from Friday the 28th. The swell is up around 8ft from the SSW, period at a solid 16 seconds, and the energy is strong (3616 in the morning, 3037 in the afternoon). The wind stays light and cross-off. Friday afternoon is noted as excellent for experienced surfers. This size is getting up there—over 8ft—so it's really only for the crew who know what they're doing.

Saturday the 29th continues the theme with a 7ft to 5ft SSW swell, periods still in the 14-15 second range, and energy is moderate to strong (1671). The wind is very light, and conditions are excellent. This is a top window for intermediate to advanced surfers.

After a bit of a drop-off on Sunday the 30th, the surf picks up again nicely for Monday the 31st. The morning is a highlight: a 5ft SSW swell but with a very long 18-second period, and the wind turns offshore from the ESE at 16 mph. The energy is strong (1618) and the conditions are described as excellent with moderate offshore wind. That long period will really line up the waves at a point or reef. The afternoon stays clean with a 6ft swell.

The first week of September sees consistent swell ranging from 4ft to 7ft, mostly from the SW, with periods around 16-17 seconds. The wind is a consistent cross-off from the SE. The quality is often described as marginal, but there's plenty of waves in the water. By Saturday the 5th and Sunday the 6th, we get another push. Saturday afternoon sees a 6ft SSW swell with an 18-second period and strong energy (2387). Sunday afternoon the 6th has a 7ft SSW swell with a 15-second period, and the wind eases to a light cross-off, making for excellent conditions for the experienced.

Looking further out, Monday the 7th and Tuesday the 8th ease off a bit, but Tuesday morning the 8th is interesting with a small 3ft SSW swell but a very long 22-second period and excellent conditions. The energy is moderate (1449), but that period is so long it will be super clean and powerful on the right bank.

Then, for the keen ones, Wednesday the 9th of September is a big one. We have an 8ft SSW swell, with an 18-second period, and the energy is very strong (4707). The wind is a moderate cross-off. This is big, powerful, and only for the experts. It's a long-range standout, so keep an eye on it as it gets closer.

Overall, the best on offer for most surfers is Thursday the 27th and Saturday the 29th of August, and Monday morning the 31st for that offshore glass. For the big wave crew, Friday the 28th and Wednesday the 9th of September are the ones.

Stay stoked, and I'll see you in the water.
Rusty

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