Surf Forecasts:
Middlesex surf forecast from 13 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, SSW swell with 576 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Middlesex this week:
The surf forecast for Middlesex over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Middlesex in the next 16 days are 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Middlesex over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 31°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sun night, calm by Mon afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | SW 4 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | S 6 | S 4 | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 6 | SE 9 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 |
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7 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 22 | 17 | 18 | 13 | 152 | 320 | 112 | 59 | 20 | 13 | 44 | 87 | 57 | 35 | 45 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:26AM1.55m | 8:40PM1.69m | 9:14AM1.57m | 9:27PM1.62m | 10:02AM1.56m | 10:15PM1.52m | 10:51AM1.53m | 11:03PM1.42m | 11:39AM1.48m | 11:52PM1.31m | 12:26PM1.44m | 00:41AM1.22m | 1:12PM1.39m | 1:30AM1.15m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:34PM-0.04m | 3:12AM-0.14m | 3:23PM-0.02m | 3:54AM-0.11m | 4:10PM0.03m | 4:34AM-0.04m | 4:55PM0.11m | 5:12AM0.06m | 5:40PM0.20m | 5:52AM0.16m | 6:30PM0.28m | 6:35AM0.27m | 7:29PM0.35m | ||||||||
6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
— | 7:54 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:46 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 12 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 31 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 26 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | SSW 3 | ESE 9 | SSE 6 | ENE 5 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | — | S 7 | S 7 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 |
2 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 7 | — | 112 | 59 | 20 | 6 | 44 | 87 | 57 | 35 | 21 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 9 | S 5 | E 13 | ESE 9 | S 5 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | NE 4 | — | — | — | NNW 3 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 6 | — | — | — |
7 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 3 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | SE 10 | E 13 | E 13 | — | S 6 | S 5 | E 12 | E 12 | SE 6 | — | — | — | — | SE 16 | SSE 7 | SSW 6 | — | — | — | — |
2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 10 | 4 | 3 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | SW 4 | N 3 | N 3 | S 2 | — | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | S 6 | S 4 | S 6 | S 7 | NW 3 | N 3 | — | ENE 3 | SE 6 | SE 4 | SSE 3 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 |
5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 22 | 17 | 18 | 13 | 152 | 320 | 3 | 1 | — | 3 | 23 | 13 | 8 | 33 | 45 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 911 | 1036 | 171 | 2244 | 1277 | 3243 | 1038 | 1473 | 3243 | 1437 | 470 | 1489 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 125 | 130 | 47 | 290 | 1177 |
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Information about the Middlesex Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Middlesex provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Middlesex can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Middlesex 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 (Middlesex) 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 Middlesex 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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