Surf Forecasts:
Middle Access surf forecast from 14 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 16 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s period, E swell with 61 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period with SE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Middle Access this week:
The surf forecast for Middle Access over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Middle Access in the next 16 days are 0.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 8PM. 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Middle Access over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 33°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 36°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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) | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | E 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
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10 | 19 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 12 | 12 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 57 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 14 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross | off | off | cross | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | off | on | off |
High Tide | 9:55AM1.72m | 10:16PM1.79m | 10:43AM1.73m | 11:01PM1.69m | 11:29AM1.72m | 11:45PM1.58m | 12:15PM1.68m | 00:31AM1.47m | 1:05PM1.62m | 1:21AM1.37m | 1:59PM1.57m | 2:16AM1.28m | 2:56PM1.53m | 3:14AM1.23m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:07PM-0.14m | 4:33AM-0.14m | 4:54PM-0.06m | 5:14AM-0.09m | 5:42PM0.03m | 5:57AM-0.01m | 6:33PM0.13m | 6:44AM0.07m | 7:32PM0.23m | 7:38AM0.15m | 8:32PM0.29m | 8:35AM0.20m | 9:31PM0.33m | ||||||||
6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | |
— | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 14 | — | — | 6 | — | 8 | 36 |
Temp °C | 31 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 28 | 30 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 35 | 29 | 32 | 36 | 26 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 33 | 25 |
Feels °C | 36 | 33 | 31 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 37 | 31 | 35 | 39 | 27 | 35 | 36 | 32 | 33 | 36 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | E 13 | SE 4 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 4 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | E 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 4 |
10 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 12 | 12 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 57 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 3 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 13 | ESE 8 | ESE 4 | E 11 | ESE 8 | N 3 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | — | — | E 12 | ESE 12 | E 5 | — | NE 8 | SE 4 | E 7 | E 6 | ESE 8 |
1 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 11 | 26 | 1 | — | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 14 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 14 | E 8 | E 12 | E 12 | — | E 11 | E 10 | — | — | — | — | E 14 | E 6 | E 6 | NE 5 | E 8 | — | E 6 | E 6 | — | WNW 3 |
4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 8 | — | — | SE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 | — | SW 2 | WSW 3 | SE 2 | — | — | SE 2 | — |
— | 19 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1929 | 2122 | 600 | 558 | 2038 | 350 | 43 | 43 | 9 | 414 | 558 | 43 | 9 | 107 | 0 | 9 | 581 | 43 | 43 | 716 | 710 |
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Information about the Middle Access Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Middle Access provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Middle Access can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Middle Access 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 (Middle Access) 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 Middle Access 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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