Surf Forecasts:
Black Middens surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, N swell with 302 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s 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 06) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m 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 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Black Middens over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for the next couple of weeks.
First off, I gotta be straight with you – it's a pretty grim run for the most part. We're looking at the Black Middens, which is a sheltered reef/river/pier set-up. It's an inconsistent spot at the best of times, and this forecast is mostly a whole lot of nothing. The water's sitting around 60°, which is pretty much where you'd expect it for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The outlook kicks off on Tuesday, the 4th of August, with a stormy afternoon and a messy 4ft swell from the east, but it's blown out by a cross-onshore wind. It's a no-go.
We've got a long, dry spell here. There's a little glimmer on Thursday afternoon, the 6th. The swell picks up to 5ft out of the north, and the wind goes glassy. The wave energy is moderate, and the surf is rideable, but it's merely ordinary. It's the best we've got for a while, but it's not a standout.
After that, it's back to tiny, weak, and choppy conditions for days on end. We're talking about a real gap from the 7th right through to the morning of the 18th of August. There are a few clean mornings with offshore winds on the 10th and 11th, but the swell is tiny – 0.7ft to 1ft – so you're just floating around.
Now, finally, we get to something worth mentioning. On Tuesday, the 18th of August, the surf wakes up. We've got a 6ft swell from the north-northeast with a period of 6 to 7 seconds. The wave energy is strong, and the wind is glassy in the morning, turning light offshore in the afternoon. The surf is still described as "ordinary," but it's the best conditions of the whole run. For a rarely-breaking, inconsistent spot, this is the one to circle. The north-northeast direction is what this break likes best.
Given the long gaps and the generally poor quality, if you're after a paddle, the 18th is your best bet. For the rest of the time, with that strong wind and choppy conditions, the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Wed night, calm by Thu afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | W 4 | N 7 | N 8 | NNE 8 | N 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 5 | WSW 3 | N 8 | N 8 | N 9 | N 8 | N 10 | N 10 |
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 kJ | 22 | 19 | 31 | 68 | 302 | 240 | 161 | 113 | 57 | 26 | 9 | 22 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 54 | 48 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | on |
High Tide | 8:18AM4.70m | 8:54PM4.24m | 9:11AM4.49m | 9:52PM4.10m | 10:18AM4.27m | 11:03PM4.02m | 11:39AM4.16m | 00:21AM4.09m | 1:02PM4.23m | 1:33AM4.31m | 2:15PM4.45m | 2:35AM4.62m | 3:15PM4.71m | 3:28AM4.94m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:46PM1.22m | 2:58AM1.58m | 3:39PM1.45m | 3:59AM1.74m | 4:47PM1.66m | 5:20AM1.80m | 6:11PM1.76m | 6:52AM1.67m | 7:34PM1.67m | 8:10AM1.34m | 8:41PM1.47m | 9:11AM0.96m | 9:35PM1.23m | ||||||||
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 | 5:20 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:49 | — |
mm | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 7 | 13 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 7 | N 8 | NNE 8 | N 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 5 | E 4 | — | N 8 | N 9 | N 8 | N 10 | N 10 |
| kJ | 18 | 19 | 19 | 68 | 302 | 240 | 161 | 113 | 57 | 26 | 9 | 22 | 12 | 5 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 6 | 54 | 48 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | ENE 5 | NE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | N 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 6 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | E 5 | — | NNW 4 | N 11 | N 6 |
| kJ | 22 | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 9 | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | NNE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | SE 4 | — | — | — | N 12 | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 3 | WSW 4 | W 4 | WNW 3 | — | W 3 | WSW 2 | — | W 3 | S 3 | S 3 | SSW 2 | WNW 2 | — | WSW 3 | W 3 | WNW 3 | NW 3 | NW 4 | SE 2 | SE 4 |
| kJ | 2 | 14 | 31 | 4 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 244 | 719 | 808 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 318 | 333 | 239 | 333 | 272 | 410 | 410 | 395 | 316 | 279 | 318 | 1 |
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