
Surf Forecasts:
Black Middens surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, NNE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, NNE swell with 784 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 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 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 9s 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 2.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) 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 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Black Middens over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s see what’s cookin’ for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, if you’re lookin’ to paddle out, it’s a pretty lean time. The only real window of decent surf shows up this Sunday, July 19th, and then it mostly fades away into a long stretch of tiny, messy, or just plain flat conditions. There’s a big gap with no real recommendations from Monday, July 21st, all the way through to the end of the month, with a little flicker of somethin’ towards the end of the first week of August.
The standout is the Sunday morning session for Black Middens (reef/river/pier) . We’ve got a solid 7ft swell pushin’ in from the NNE with a 9-second period, which gives it some decent energy (combined energy of 1363). The wind is offshore from the North at 15 mph, keepin’ things clean and lined up. The forecast says “expect very good surf conditions,” and for a sheltered spot like this, that’s the call. The water temperature is about average for this time of year. Just keep in mind, this break can be inconsistent, and it does get crowded sometimes, so get in early.
Sunday afternoon drops off a touch to 7ft, still clean with offshore winds, but the energy is a bit lower (616). It’s still good, just not the peak.
Monday morning, July 20th, drops to 4ft with a cross-offshore breeze, surfable but nothin’ to write home about. After that, it’s a long, slow slide into tiny surf. For the rest of the week and into the next, we’re lookin’ at wave heights under 3ft, short periods, and mostly cross-shore or onshore winds. There’s a bit of a pulse on Tuesday, July 28th, with a 7ft swell early but the wind is cross-offshore and the energy is moderate (538), and the followin’ afternoon is a choppy mess. After that, it’s back to flatness.
For the second week, the only thing worth notin’ is that Tuesday morning, July 28th, might offer a few waves, but it’s a long way off and the wind isn’t ideal. The rest of the week is tiny, with the swell dropping to 0.7ft or 1ft, and onshore winds makin’ it a complete write-off for the paddle surfer. This setup looks far more interesting for a kite surfer than someone on a log.
So, to sum it up: your best bet is this Sunday morning, July 19th, at Black Middens. Get it while it’s good, because the waitin’ game after that is a long one.
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 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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 | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
784 | 643 | 381 | 207 | 113 | 73 | 37 | 36 | 40 | 69 | 77 | 82 | 59 | 68 | 57 | 45 | 22 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | on |
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 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 9 |
Temp °C | 13 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 23 | 25 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 13 |
Feels °C | 8 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 20 | 22 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NW 4 | N 6 | N 6 |
— | 643 | 381 | 207 | 113 | 73 | 37 | 36 | 40 | 69 | 77 | 82 | 59 | 68 | 57 | 45 | 22 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 3 | — | — | E 6 | N 7 | — | — |
— | — | — | 16 | 23 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 2 | — | NW 3 | NW 3 | WNW 3 | — | — | SSW 2 |
784 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 4 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 619 | 1 | 461 | 609 | 1 | 130 | 411 | 73 | 1 | 296 | 1 | 55 | 1290 | 318 | 333 | 416 |
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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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