Surf Forecasts:
Black Middens surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, N swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, N swell with 800 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period with N 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 7s 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 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 8s |
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 coming down the pipe for this spot.
Well, I gotta be straight with you – this 16-day window is a tough one for Black Middens. The first sniff of anything rideable is Thursday morning, but it’s nothing to write home about. We’ve got a 4ft swell sneaking in from the NNE, with a short period of 8 seconds. The energy is weak (169), and while the wind is offshore from the north at 12 mph, keeping it clean, the whole package is just ordinary. The water temp is sitting at 59°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The real tease comes Friday afternoon. The swell jumps up a bit, with a 7ft NNE swell and a combined energy of 509 (moderate). Winds are a clean offshore from the NNE at 12 mph, so it’ll be clean. But here’s the kicker – that’s a short period swell at 8 seconds. It’s going to be a bit lumpy and gutless, not the kind of groundswell that really wraps in here. The morning of Friday has a bigger 8ft NNE swell but with a fresh breeze at 19 mph, making it a messy proposition. That 8ft is getting into expert territory, but with the wind, it’s a washout.
Saturday and Sunday flatten right out, with weak, crossed-up winds and energy dropping below 400. The following week is a write-off – tiny swell, mostly poor wind directions, and energy levels that barely reach three digits. We’re talking knee-high slop at best.
The one standout, if you’re desperate, is Friday afternoon. The wind is offshore, the swell is 7ft from the NNE, and the break is a sheltered reef/river/pier setup. It’s inconsistent here, so don’t expect a conveyor belt, and crowds are possible. The short period means it won’t have the grunt of a proper groundswell, but for a few hours, it might be the only game in town. For experts only at that size.
After that, it’s a long, flat gap until the end of the first week of September, and even then it’s tiny. This is just a dry spell for the area.
Stay patient, mates. The forecasts can change.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Thu afternoon, calm by Sat morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | N 6 | NNE 7 | N 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | E 5 | ESE 6 | E 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | ESE 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 169 | 0 | 210 | 800 | 509 | 330 | 380 | 380 | 243 | 144 | 110 | 62 | 30 | 18 | 13 | 66 | 160 | 126 | 50 | 41 | 43 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:52PM3.84m | 10:22AM3.81m | 11:02PM3.69m | 11:46AM3.65m | 00:21AM3.70m | 1:09PM3.71m | 1:31AM3.86m | 2:12PM3.92m | 2:24AM4.10m | 2:59PM4.17m | 3:06AM4.37m | 3:37PM4.42m | 3:42AM4.64m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:32PM1.86m | 3:55AM2.06m | 4:34PM2.14m | 5:18AM2.19m | 6:03PM2.28m | 6:55AM2.12m | 7:29PM2.20m | 8:05AM1.88m | 8:28PM1.99m | 8:53AM1.59m | 9:10PM1.74m | 9:32AM1.30m | 9:46PM1.49m | ||||||||
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 | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — |
 | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — |
mm | 4 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 |
Temp °C | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNE 7 | — | — | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | N 6 | ESE 6 | NE 5 | ESE 6 |
| kJ | — | — | 210 | — | — | 330 | 380 | 380 | 243 | 144 | 110 | 62 | 30 | 18 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 50 | 6 | 43 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 13 | N 12 | N 11 | NE 5 | N 10 | NE 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 34 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 8 | 8 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | N 6 | — | N 8 | NNE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | E 5 | ESE 6 | E 6 | — | E 6 | — |
| kJ | 169 | 200 | — | 800 | 509 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | 13 | 66 | 160 | 126 | — | 41 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 998 | 272 | 319 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 117 | 1 | 277 | 277 | 277 | 427 | 451 | 206 | 378 | 65 | 43 |
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