Halfway Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break it down in feet and knots.

We’ve got a long stretch of solid SW groundswell on the cards at Halfway. The water’s about 80°F, which is normal for this time of year, so no temperature shocks.

The first weekend (September 5th and 6th) is a bit average. Swell is 6 to 7 ft from the SSW, with a steady cross-off breeze at 12 knots. The wave energy is high (1826 and 2028), but the forecast flags it as marginal – probably a tide thing. Not your best bet.

Monday the 7th is similar: 6 to 7 ft, same wind, but still not clicking.

Tuesday the 8th is a step up. The morning swell is 5 ft, but the period is 19 seconds – that’s a long, powerful groundswell. The energy is huge (2774). The afternoon is 6 ft at 18 seconds, with even bigger energy (3320). It’s starting to look good.

Wednesday the 9th is the standout of the first week. The morning is pumping: 8 ft of SSW swell at 16 seconds, with a light 9-knot cross-off breeze. The energy is massive (3182), and it’s being called excellent for experienced surfers. That’s big, heavy stuff – over 8 ft, so it’s for the experts only. The afternoon drops to 8 ft, but the wind goes a bit cross, so get on it early.

From Thursday the 10th to Sunday the 13th, we’re in a solid rhythm. Swell sits between 7 ft and 8 ft from the SSW, with periods of 15 to 17 seconds. The wind is light to moderate cross-off. Energy is consistently strong (over 2000). Thursday and Friday mornings are clean and score well.

Sunday the 13th afternoon is another gem. Swell is 8 ft from the SW at 17 seconds, with a gentle 9-knot cross-off breeze. The energy is massive (3087) and it’s scoring a 5. Clean, powerful, and lined up.

The week of the 14th to the 19th is a bit bumpier. Swell drops to 5 ft to 7 ft, but the wind picks up to 15 knots from the ESE. It’s still surfable, but choppier. The exception is Wednesday the 16th afternoon, which cleans up with a 9-knot SE breeze and 7 ft of SSW swell at 17 seconds (2404 energy).

We finish strong on Sunday the 20th afternoon: 7 ft of SW swell at 16 seconds, light 9-knot cross-off, and clean conditions scoring a 4.

Crowds at Halfway are “sometimes”, so you might see a few others, but it’s not crowded. The spot is consistent and likes the SW swell direction we’re getting.

The 9th and the 13th are your best bets. Respect the size, and surf smart.

Rusty.

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