
Surf Forecasts:
Black Middens surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period, NNE swell with 561 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Black Middens in the next 16 days are 1.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Black Middens over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for Black Middens. This is a sheltered reef setup, and it’s going to be a real mixed bag over the next couple of weeks.
First up, we’ve got a bit of a pulse arriving on Sunday morning, July 19th. The water is a touch warmer than normal at 60°. The swell is coming in at 7 ft from the NNE, with a period of 9 seconds. That’s a solid, moderate wave energy (1387), and with a clean offshore wind from the north at 16 mph, it’s going to be well-shaped and clean. This is the standout of the whole window. The wave quality is good and the wind is proper offshore, so expect some workable lines. It’s a sheltered spot, so it won’t be as big as the open coast, but that size is pushing into the intermediate zone. Crowds are *sometimes* a thing here, so you might have company.
Sunday afternoon keeps the NNE swell at 7 ft, with a period of 9 seconds, and the wind goes a touch lighter to 12 mph from the NNE, still offshore. It’ll stay clean, but the energy is dropping.
Monday the 20th sees a big drop. Morning has 4 ft from the NNE at 8 seconds, with a cross-offshore breeze from the NE. It’s surfable, but nothing to get excited about. Afternoon is even smaller at 3 ft.
From Tuesday the 21st all the way through to the end of the month, we hit a flat spell. The swell drops to under 3 ft, and the wind is all over the place – glassy, cross, cross-on, onshore. There’s no real energy in the water. The biggest day in this stretch is a measly 3 ft on Wednesday the 22nd, but the period is short and the wind is not ideal. This is a real lull, and for a sheltered spot like Black Middens, it’s pretty normal to go quiet for a while.
We get a tiny flicker of life on Sunday, August 2nd. The morning shows 3 ft from the NNE with a 9-second period and a 12 mph offshore wind from the north. The energy is moderate (118). It’s clean, but the size is tiny. Afternoon is the same story. This is a long way out, so treat it as a hopeful sign, not a plan.
The next day, Monday August 3rd, is similar: 2 ft, 9 seconds, and a light offshore from the NNW. Clean, but again, small.
So, the honest truth is this: your best bet is to get in the water on Sunday the 19th. That’s the only real taste of proper surf in the whole 16-day window. After that, it’s a long slog of knee-high or smaller waves. The setup is a reef, so when the swell is this small, it’s not going to offer much. Keep your eye on the forecasts, but for now, it’s a quiet period for Black Middens.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the W by Fri afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | N 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | N 6 | N 6 | W 3 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
784 | 643 | 449 | 192 | 110 | 66 | 42 | 35 | 56 | 99 | 101 | 56 | 55 | 64 | 48 | 32 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 8:15PM4.49m | 8:21AM4.79m | 9:04PM4.24m | 9:11AM4.50m | 9:56PM4.01m | 10:07AM4.20m | 10:54PM3.86m | 11:12AM3.97m | 11:57PM3.80m | 12:22PM3.85m | 1:01AM3.85m | 1:29PM3.86m | 1:57AM3.98m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:05PM0.72m | 2:14AM1.41m | 2:51PM1.03m | 2:59AM1.64m | 3:40PM1.36m | 3:51AM1.85m | 4:35PM1.65m | 4:54AM2.02m | 5:39PM1.86m | 6:11AM2.07m | 6:50PM1.95m | 7:27AM1.97m | 7:54PM1.92m | ||||||||
4:50 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:56 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:21 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 16 |
Feels °C | 8 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | N 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 |
603 | 643 | 449 | 192 | 110 | 66 | 42 | 35 | 56 | 99 | 101 | 56 | 55 | 64 | 48 | 32 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 7 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 12 | 14 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 3 | — | — | WNW 3 | NW 3 | NW 5 | WNW 3 | W 3 |
784 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 3 | 7 | 14 | 3 | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 619 | 1 | 572 | 395 | 1 | 1 | 444 | 73 | 1 | 55 | 55 | 932 | 1305 | 791 | 411 | 411 | 410 |
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Information about the Black Middens Surf forecast
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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Black Middens may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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