
Surf Forecasts:
Black Middens surf forecast from 14 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 17 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, N swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 21 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, E swell with 368 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 17 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s 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 Saturday (Oct 17) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 14s. 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 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 21) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 17) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Sat 17th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Sat 17th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Wed 21st Oct) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Black Middens over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Wed night, light winds from the W by Thu night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon night, min 7°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | ||||||||||||||
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) | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | NNE 22 | N 20 | NW 3 | N 16 | NNE 15 | N 6 | NNE 6 | N 13 | N 13 | N 12 | N 12 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
18 | 26 | 28 | 46 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 73 | 130 | 144 | 89 | 117 | 110 | 103 | 146 | 127 | 175 | 261 | 247 | 358 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:18PM4.76m | 6:37AM4.64m | 6:51PM4.54m | 7:16AM4.32m | 7:28PM4.29m | 8:01AM4.01m | 8:13PM4.02m | 9:03AM3.75m | 9:15PM3.79m | 10:30AM3.63m | 10:43PM3.71m | 11:58AM3.72m | 00:04AM3.83m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:31AM1.22m | 12:47PM1.45m | 1:07AM1.44m | 1:22PM1.76m | 1:48AM1.69m | 2:03PM2.07m | 2:39AM1.93m | 3:00PM2.34m | 3:49AM2.10m | 4:24PM2.49m | 5:19AM2.10m | 6:00PM2.42m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | |
6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:55 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 |
Feels °C | 10 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | N 10 | N 23 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | NNE 15 | N 14 | N 13 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | N 11 | N 11 | ESE 8 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 |
2 | 2 | 11 | 18 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 73 | 94 | 90 | 89 | 91 | 56 | 83 | 91 | 61 | 48 | 8 | 8 | 2 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 9 | N 23 | NNE 22 | N 20 | — | N 16 | — | — | — | N 6 | N 13 | N 12 | N 12 | — | N 21 | NNE 10 | — | — | N 9 |
1 | 2 | 11 | 46 | 8 | — | 5 | — | — | — | 16 | 117 | 110 | 103 | — | 9 | 37 | — | — | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 13 | — | ENE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 85 | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | SW 3 | WNW 2 | NW 3 | NW 4 | N 4 | N 6 | NNE 6 | — | — | — | N 3 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 |
18 | 26 | 28 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 16 | 130 | 144 | — | — | — | 5 | 146 | 127 | 175 | 261 | 247 | 358 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 590 | 278 | 206 | 65 | 239 | 411 | 483 | 370 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 277 | 145 | 326 | 326 | 146 |
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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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