Midway Beach - Gizzy Pipe Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Righto, let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Midway Beach - Gizzy Pipe. It’s a bit of a slow start, but there’s some real promise later on.

The first few days are pretty lacklustre. Saturday the 5th through to Monday the 7th, we’re looking at tiny waves, mostly under 2ft, and while the morning winds are clean, there’s just no energy. The combined swell energy is weak, down around 32 to 81, so it’s a total flat spell. Nothing worth paddling out for.

Then Tuesday the 8th morning brings a sudden spike – 8ft of swell from the S, moderate energy (1353), but the wind is cross-onshore and messy. It’s powerful but sloppy, really only for experienced crew, and even then the conditions are marginal. The afternoon drops to 6ft but stays choppy. Not a standout.

Wednesday the 9th morning cleans up nicely: 4ft from the SSE with a light cross-offshore breeze and clean conditions. Combined energy is moderate at 219. It’s surfable, solid beginner to intermediate fun, but nothing to write home about.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Sunday the 13th morning is a real gem. We’ve got a proper 6ft SSE groundswell with a long 14-second period, combined energy of 1046 (strong), and a light offshore cross-off wind. The water temp is about 56°, which is a touch below average for this time of year – nothing extreme, just a bit cool. This is clean, powerful surf that’ll hold up nicely on the bank. Experienced surfers will be stoked. The crowd factor is “sometimes” at Gizzy Pipe, so you might have a few out, but it’s worth it.

Monday the 14th morning is glassy – 4ft from the SSE with a 13-second period and zero wind. Combined energy is 506. It’s clean, lined up, and perfect for a longer session. Not as strong as Sunday, but the glassy conditions make it a top pick for a more relaxed paddle.

Tuesday the 15th morning sees another pulse: 5ft from the SSE with a 15-second period (very long period groundswell) and a cross-offshore breeze. Combined energy hits 911. This is quality swell, but with that long period, it might wall up and be a bit fast on a beach break. Still, it’s clean and powerful – a true standout for the confident surfer.

Further out, Saturday the 20th morning kicks up: 7ft from the S with glassy conditions. Combined energy is 961. This is big for a beach break – definitely expert territory. The afternoon looks even bigger at 10ft from the S with a cross-offshore breeze, combined energy a massive 1902. That’s serious power, and very strong. Only for the brave.

So, to sum it up: the best on offer is Sunday the 13th morning with its clean, powerful groundswell and light offshore wind, and Tuesday the 15th morning if you want a bit more size and are comfortable with a long-period swell. The later weekend has big waves for the experienced crew.

Rusty.

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