Middleton Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, and I’ve had a good look at the charts for Middleton Beach.

First off, the water temp is sitting at 64°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year – nothing dramatic, but a nice little bonus.

We’re in for a bit of a slow start, but the real action kicks off later. The first few days are pretty average. Wednesday the 19th of August and Thursday the 20th have solid 12ft SW swell, but with a cross-off wind and a lot of energy in the water (6240 and 5678), it’s all a bit messy and marginal. Friday morning the 21st is the first real glimmer – a 10ft SW swell with a 15-second period, cross-off NW wind at 10 km/h, and clean conditions. The energy is still pumping (4543), but the quality is there for experienced surfers. That’s the pick of the early run.

There’s a bit of a lull over the weekend. Saturday morning the 22nd is clean with 8ft SSW swell and glassy offshore WNW wind, but it’s inconsistent and the energy drops a bit (3639). Sunday the 23rd is a write-off with strong cross-shore winds and a choppy mess.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. The standout is Wednesday the 26th of August. We’ve got a big 12ft to 13ft SW groundswell, with a long 16-17 second period, and the energy is huge (6818 to 8042). The morning is offshore from the NW, and the afternoon is cross-off WSW. Conditions are clean all day. This is a heavy, powerful, long-period swell, so it’s going to be a proper handful at a beach break – expect long waits between sets and big, pitching waves. This is strictly for the experts. The crowd factor is “sometimes,” so you might get a few, but with that size, it’ll thin out.

After that, the swell backs off a bit, but we get another solid run starting Sunday the 30th of August through Monday the 1st of September. Swell sits around 7ft to 8ft from the SW, with clean offshore to cross-off winds and moderate energy (2325 to 3783). The morning of the 30th has a nice offshore WNW breeze – that’s a good, cleaner option for the more experienced intermediate crew.

Looking further out, Thursday the 3rd of September brings another 10ft SW swell with a 15-second period, and morning offshore winds from the north. The energy is strong (3738) and conditions look clean. It’s a long way out, so take it with a grain of salt, but it’s a promising pulse.

Overall, the real standout is the 26th if you’re a charger and can handle the size and power. The 30th to the 1st is your best bet for a bit more manageable, but still fun, clean surf.

Rusty.

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