Halfway Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a solid run of surf ahead at Halfway, but it’s not all going to be perfect. The first standout is on Wednesday, 15 July. We’ve got a solid 7ft SSW groundswell rolling in with a very long 16-second period, and the morning is looking clean with offshore wind. This is proper groundswell – long lines, heaps of energy, and the kind of wave that holds its shape. The combined energy is strong at 2120, so you’ll feel that power. This is one for experienced surfers as it’s pushing 7ft; beginners will want to sit this one out. It’s a fairly consistent break, and since it’s exposed to the SW swell and the optimum direction is SW, this is right in its wheelhouse. Water temp is sitting at a warm 81°F, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises in the water temp. Crowds are sometimes a factor here, so keep that in mind.

The next real standout pops up on Monday, 20 July, and again on Tuesday morning, 21 July. On Monday afternoon we see a 7ft SSW swell, again with a 16-second period, and combined energy hitting 2193 – that’s strong. The wind is a cross-off SE breeze, which will keep the faces reasonably clean. Tuesday morning still has 6ft from the SSW with a 14-second period and cross-off SE wind. These two days have the size and the period for powerful, well-shaped waves, but again, this is expert territory when it’s over 5ft. If you’re not confident, give it a miss. For the experienced crew, this is the pick of the second week.

After that, the surf drops off a little. There are some smaller days around the 3 to 5ft mark through the end of July, but nothing that really screams “drop everything and go”. By the 28th and 29th, we’re looking at smaller SW swell but with very long periods (17 to 18 seconds) – energy is moderate (694 to 890), so the waves will be clean and lined up, just smaller. Good for a longboard or a funboard on those days. The wind stays cross-off or offshore through most of this, so the surface will be tidy.

To be honest, the best wave of the whole window is Wednesday morning, 15 July. That’s the one to circle on the calendar. Monday, 20 July afternoon is a close second. After that, it’s still surfable but not as epic.

Rusty.

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