Surf Forecasts:
Black Middens surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, NNE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, NNE swell with 378 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period with NNE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Black Middens this week:
The surf forecast for Black Middens over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Black Middens in the next 16 days are 1.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Black Middens over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's get into it. We've got a look at Black Middens over the next couple of weeks, and I gotta be straight with you—it’s a lean stretch. The water temperature is sitting right around average for this time of year, so no surprises there, but the surf definitely isn't firing.
The first real chance to get wet doesn't come until the afternoon of Thursday, August 20th. The swell jumps up to 5 ft from the NNE, but with a short period of just 6 seconds, it's going to be pretty weak and messy. The wind is offshore from the N at 35 km/h, which sounds clean but with that short period, the energy is just not there. The combined swell energy is a moderate 155, but it's nothing to write home about. This is a spot you'd want to look at for kite surfing more than a proper paddle session.
The best of a mediocre bunch looks like Friday, August 21st into Saturday, August 22nd. Friday morning we see 5 ft NNE swell with a period of 8 seconds, cross-offshore winds from the NNW at 25 km/h, and the energy climbs to 333—still moderate, but the best we've seen. The conditions are clean, but the waves are just ordinary. Friday afternoon gets a bit better with 6 ft swell and offshore N winds at 15 km/h, pushing the energy to 370. Still, it's surfable at best.
Saturday, August 22nd, holds up similar: 5 ft NNE swell, 8-second period, and offshore winds from the NNE at 10 km/h in the afternoon. The energy is 371, and it's the best-looking window in the whole forecast. Early morning Saturday is also clean, with cross-offshore winds from the NW. If you're gonna paddle out, that Saturday afternoon window is your standout, but keep your expectations in check.
After that, it fades fast. Sunday the 23rd sees dropping swell and more cross-shore wind, and by Monday the 24th we're back to 3 ft or less. There's a long gap of nothing recommended from the 25th right through to the 30th. The 30th of August offers a 4 ft N swell with glassy conditions on Sunday morning, but it's still small and ordinary.
Bottom line: There's no real quality on offer here. Black Middens is inconsistent at the best of times, and this 16-day window is a tough one. A few afternoons on the 21st and 22nd might give you a few small, clean waves, but don't expect much. Stay patient.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 4 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 |
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 kJ | 13 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 51 | 0 | 155 | 155 | 333 | 370 | 371 | 346 | 371 | 288 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | off | cross |
High Tide | 6:55PM4.84m | 7:03AM5.15m | 7:34PM4.60m | 7:44AM4.84m | 8:14PM4.34m | 8:27AM4.48m | 8:59PM4.07m | 9:18AM4.12m | 9:52PM3.84m | 10:22AM3.81m | 11:02PM3.69m | 11:46AM3.65m | 00:21AM3.70m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:51PM0.51m | 00:58AM1.07m | 1:29PM0.79m | 1:35AM1.28m | 2:07PM1.14m | 2:14AM1.54m | 2:46PM1.51m | 2:58AM1.81m | 3:32PM1.86m | 3:55AM2.06m | 4:34PM2.14m | 5:18AM2.19m | 6:03PM2.28m | ||||||||
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 | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — |
 | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:23 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | — | — | — | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 |
| kJ | 13 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 51 | — | — | — | 333 | 370 | 371 | 346 | 371 | 288 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 4 | — | — | — | — | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | — | E 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 3 | — | — | — | — | SSE 2 | WNW 3 | NW 3 | — | W 3 | WSW 2 | SSW 2 | N 4 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 42 | 155 | 155 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 318 | 377 | 279 | 277 | 316 | 427 | 431 | 1418 | 2 | 2 | 56 | 316 | 39 | 272 | 186 | 429 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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The above surf forecast table for Black Middens provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Black Middens can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Black Middens surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Black Middens) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
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