Surf Forecasts:
Middles/Generals surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, ENE swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, ENE swell with 2,578 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Middles/Generals this week:
The surf forecast for Middles/Generals over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Middles/Generals in the next 16 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Middles/Generals over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. We’re taking a look at what’s coming down the pike, and honestly, it’s looking like a long stretch of mostly messy conditions. The first few days have some moments, but don’t get too hyped – the wind is going to make things tough after that.
The first thing worth paddling out for is Tuesday the 28th of July. We’re seeing a building easterly swell, hitting about 7ft in the morning and pushing 8ft by the afternoon. The period is a reasonable 13 seconds, so it’s got some juice. The wind is out of the north-northeast to northeast, but it’s cross-offshore, which is the key to keeping the surface clean at Middles/Generals. The combined energy is well into the thousands, with 2036 in the morning and 2704 in the afternoon, so it's packing plenty of power. This is solid intermediate territory, and the afternoon might be a touch big for the less experienced.
The real standout, no question, is Wednesday the 29th of July. This is the day. From the morning through the afternoon, we’re looking at a 7ft to 8ft easterly swell with a short 10-second period. But the magic is in the wind: a light 6 mph breeze out of the north-northeast, going cross-offshore. That means glassy, clean conditions and well-shaped lines. The combined energy is still strong at 1580 in the morning and 1014 in the afternoon. This is top-tier for experienced surfers at Middles/Generals. The 8ft morning session is not for beginners, but if you're comfortable in that size, it's going to be a cracker.
Then the wheels fall off. From Thursday the 30th of July morning, the wind swings onshore or goes strong cross-shore, and the swell gets short-period and choppy. Even the days where the energy picks up – like the 1st of August with a 10ft easterly swell – it’s under nasty 25 mph winds from the east-northeast. That’s kite-surfing weather, not for a paddle board. The rest of the forecast is a write-off: messy, blown-out, and weak.
The water is sitting at about 80°F, which is normal for the time of year, nothing unusual.
So, the only real window is Wednesday the 29th. It’s clean, solid, and for experienced surfers only. After that, grab a kite or take a break. Pick your moment.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Sun afternoon, light winds from the N by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Wed afternoon, strong winds from the ENE by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 10 | NE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 469 | 499 | 697 | 631 | 792 | 1543 | 1667 | 2364 | 1928 | 1385 | 782 | 243 | 314 | 222 | 327 | 459 | 528 | 1102 | 1156 | 1051 | 1152 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross |
High Tide | 1:55PM0.66m | 1:32AM0.20m | 2:28PM0.68m | 2:09AM0.22m | 2:58PM0.69m | 2:46AM0.24m | 3:28PM0.69m | 3:26AM0.26m | 3:57PM0.68m | 4:08AM0.30m | 4:25PM0.65m | 4:55AM0.33m | 4:53PM0.60m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:38PM0.11m | 7:06AM0.01m | 10:01PM0.09m | 7:44AM-0.00m | 10:25PM0.09m | 8:21AM0.00m | 10:49PM0.08m | 8:58AM0.02m | 11:13PM0.07m | 9:38AM0.05m | 11:37PM0.06m | 10:23AM0.11m | 00:02AM0.05m | ||||||||
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 | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — |
 | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:08 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 10 | NE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 13 | S 12 | E 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | E 14 | E 14 |
| kJ | 469 | 499 | 697 | 631 | 792 | 1543 | 1667 | 2364 | 1928 | 1385 | 782 | 243 | 314 | 215 | 166 | 153 | 213 | 176 | 127 | 264 | 264 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 14 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 14 | N 7 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 16 | E 15 | SW 15 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 348 | 341 | 333 | 292 | 222 | 213 | 143 | 179 | 195 | 195 | 195 | 68 | 181 | 222 | 177 | 161 | 239 | 47 | 42 | 123 | 133 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | S 11 | NNE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | NE 9 | SW 21 | SSW 20 | S 14 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | E 16 | SW 16 | S 12 | N 8 | S 15 | S 11 | S 11 |
| kJ | 21 | 20 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 36 | 10 | 10 | 37 | 17 | 37 | 184 | 154 | 207 | 130 | 206 | 106 | 5 | 5 | 22 | 23 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 7 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 382 | 397 | 334 | 282 | 248 | 111 | 216 | 151 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 327 | 459 | 528 | 1102 | 1156 | 1051 | 1152 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 55 | 60 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 5 | 5 | 50 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 14 | 48 | 55 | 57 | 57 | 132 | 112 | 57 |
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