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Middle Access Surf Forecast
/ Florida – North (78 breaks) / Florida (155 breaks) /
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Middle Access surfForecast / Florida – North / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Monday 18 May 2026 EDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Middle Access surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Middle Access sea temperature is
24.6° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)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 Wednesday (May 20) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Middle Access in the next 16 days are 1.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Wed 20th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 20th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 20th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Middle Access over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
ESE 8 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 5 | ESE 7 | |
94 | 52 | 83 | 43 | 82 | 90 | 90 | 131 | 71 | 127 | 52 | 36 | 122 | 35 | 42 | 125 | 42 | 25 | 102 | 34 | 108 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | |
High Tide | 10:20PM1.96m | 10:44AM1.46m | 11:15PM1.90m | 11:41AM1.45m | 00:11AM1.81m | 12:42PM1.44m | 1:10AM1.71m | 1:46PM1.44m | 2:11AM1.61m | 2:51PM1.47m | 3:13AM1.52m | 3:54PM1.51m | 4:13AM1.44m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:50PM-0.29m | 4:48AM-0.19m | 4:44PM-0.24m | 5:42AM-0.16m | 5:43PM-0.17m | 6:41AM-0.12m | 6:50PM-0.08m | 7:44AM-0.10m | 8:02PM-0.02m | 8:44AM-0.10m | 9:08PM0.02m | 9:40AM-0.10m | 10:11PM0.03m | 10:33AM-0.09m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 |
 | 8:13 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:16 | — | 8:16 |
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Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 26 |
26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | NE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 15 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | — | E 8 | ESE 6 | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | ESE 7 |
 kJ | 1 | 3 | 83 | 24 | 56 | 90 | 4 | 73 | 71 | 127 | 14 | 16 | — | 35 | 25 | — | 22 | 21 | 2 | 2 | 54 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ESE 8 | NE 8 | ESE 8 | E 15 | E 14 | — | — | — | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | E 8 | — | — | E 8 | — | — | NE 7 |
| kJ | — | — | 24 | 2 | 24 | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | 52 | 36 | — | — | 34 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | — | E 8 | ESE 8 | — | — | SE 4 | SE 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 5 | ESE 7 |
| kJ | 94 | 52 | 73 | 43 | 82 | — | 90 | 131 | — | — | 27 | 29 | 122 | 28 | 42 | 125 | 42 | 25 | 102 | 34 | 108 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2006 | 531 | 417 | 1313 | 547 | 417 | 1282 | 19 | 789 | 1590 | 19 | 680 | 789 | 26 | 1354 | 789 | 531 | 821 | 823 | 531 | 789 |
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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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