Surf Forecasts:
Black Middens surf forecast from 12 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period, N swell with 414 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 16 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 Wednesday (Sep 16) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s 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 1.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Monday (Sep 14) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Black Middens over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let me tell you straight up – the Black Middens region is looking pretty grim over the next few weeks. We've got no standout days, no real swell to get excited about, and a whole lot of flat spells. It's one of those runs where you might be better off waxing your longboard just for the hell of it, but don't expect much.
The entire 16-day forecast is a bust; there isn't a single session with decent surf quality. You're looking at a long gap of nothingness right from the start. For a sheltered spot like Black Middens, which is a reef/river/pier setup that's inconsistent and rarely breaks, this kind of blank run is actually pretty normal. It takes a perfect alignment of swell and wind, and we just don't have it.
On the first Saturday morning, the 12th of September, we've got a tiny 2ft southerly swell with a short period of 4 seconds. The wind is a messy 19 mi/h cross-on from the SW, and the combined swell energy is a weak 14. It's just lumpy and poor. That afternoon, it drops to 2ft with a cross-shore wind.
Sunday the 13th brings a brief moment of glassy conditions in the morning, but with only 1.0ft from the NE and a combined energy of just 2, it's essentially flat. The water temp is 58°F, which is about 1°F above average – nothing unusual for this time of year.
Moving on, the afternoon of the 16th of September shows a 3ft bump from the north, period of 6 seconds, and it goes glassy. The combined energy is 85, which is still weak, and the wave comment is "poor surf conditions." It's the closest we get to anything, but it's not worth paddling out for.
The rest of the window is a blur of weak swell under 3ft, with onshore or cross-shore winds. The 22nd of September has a brief moment with a 3ft NNW swell and a clean offshore breeze in the afternoon, but the energy is only 93 and the quality is still poor.
Nothing stands out. Not a single session gets a passing grade. If you're into kite surfing, the consistent cross-shore and onshore winds on a beach setup might be more interesting, but for paddle surfing, leave your board in the car.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | WSW 4 | NW 3 | NNE 4 | N 16 | SSE 4 | N 14 | N 13 | N 12 | N 12 | N 11 | N 10 | N 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | N 9 | NNE 8 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 |
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 kJ | 14 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 13 | 16 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 21 | 8 | 21 | 207 | 355 | 154 | 94 | 81 | 61 | 59 | 39 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:10PM5.13m | 5:17AM5.46m | 5:45PM5.06m | 5:54AM5.34m | 6:19PM4.91m | 6:31AM5.10m | 6:53PM4.70m | 7:08AM4.78m | 7:28PM4.45m | 7:47AM4.41m | 8:07PM4.17m | 8:33AM4.04m | 8:55PM3.90m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:08AM0.37m | 11:18PM0.84m | 11:44AM0.47m | 11:52PM0.89m | 12:18PM0.67m | 00:26AM1.02m | 12:50PM0.96m | 1:00AM1.22m | 1:23PM1.30m | 1:36AM1.48m | 1:58PM1.65m | 2:17AM1.76m | 2:39PM2.01m | 3:10AM2.03m | |||||||
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 | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — |
 | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:15 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 18 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | SSE 4 | S 5 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | N 12 | SE 4 | N 11 | N 10 | N 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | N 9 | NNE 8 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 |
| kJ | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 21 | 8 | 21 | 207 | 355 | 154 | 94 | 81 | 61 | 59 | 39 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | N 13 | ESE 4 | N 12 | SE 5 | SE 5 | — | — | — | S 3 | — | — | NNW 4 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | N 16 | N 15 | N 14 | N 5 | N 8 | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | WSW 4 | NW 3 | — | ESE 3 | SSE 4 | — | SSW 2 | SSW 3 | SW 3 | W 3 | NW 3 | NNW 5 | — | W 3 | SW 3 | W 3 | WNW 3 | W 3 | — | S 3 |
| kJ | 14 | 11 | 2 | — | 2 | 13 | — | 1 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 7 | — | 1 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 1 | — | 8 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 333 | 223 | 272 | 272 | 277 | 301 | 299 | 299 | 416 | 317 | 775 | 421 | 370 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 876 |
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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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