Surf Forecasts:
Middleton Beach surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 19s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 19s period, SW swell with 14,933 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 13s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Middleton Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Middleton Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Middleton Beach in the next 16 days are 4.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Middleton Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let's have a look at what's cookin' over the next couple of weeks.
First up, the water temp is sitting at 64°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. Feels nice, a bit of a tropical treat for the skin.
The first real chance to get wet kicks off Saturday morning, the 22nd of August. We've got a solid 10ft swell out of the SSW, with a long 16-second period. That's a groundswell with real grunt – combined energy is a hefty 3889. The wind is light and cross-off from the north, so it'll be clean. Keep in mind, this is a very sheltered spot, so this size is a big deal for it. Middleton Beach is the only game in town, but it's a beginner spot and inconsistent. For a Saturday morning, it's a decent start, but don't expect a crowded lineup.
The real standout, the one you want to circle on the calendar, is Wednesday the 26th. The morning session is looking absolute fire. We're talking a massive 15ft SSW swell, with a period of 19 seconds – that's a very long period groundswell. The combined energy is a massive 14958, so there's a ton of power. The wind is a clean offshore from the WNW. This is expert territory only at that size. It's a beach break, so that long period might make it a bit straight, but with offshore wind, it could be unreal. Wednesday afternoon gets messy with cross-shore wind.
The following week keeps the pulse going. Sunday the 30th has a 12ft SW swell (7027 energy) with a clean cross-off in the morning, and the afternoon cleans up even more. Monday the 31st of August is a hidden gem morning – 8ft SW swell, 15-second period, and the wind goes glassy. That's the kind of morning you dream about, and with the light crowds, you might have it to yourself.
Into the first week of September, the swell keeps pumping. Friday the 4th has a 15ft SSW swell, but the wind is a bit dicey. But then Saturday the 5th of September morning is the pick of the second week. We're looking at a 16ft SSW swell with a 16-second period, and a gentle offshore wind. The combined energy is 13173. Again, this is for the experienced crew only. The waves will be powerful and clean.
There are a few flat days, like the 28th and 29th of August, and the 2nd of September, where the energy drops right off, but it's a short-lived lull before the next pulse.
So, to sum it up: the absolute best windows are the morning of Wednesday the 26th of August for the big, clean power, and the glassy morning of Monday the 31st of August. The second week's standout is the morning of Saturday the 5th of September. Don't sleep on these.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Wed night, light winds from the SW by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
3875 | 2911 | 1759 | 1722 | 1117 | 5220 | 2926 | 2067 | 772 | 2233 | 2658 | 2201 | 14933 | 12064 | 6165 | 5590 | 3737 | 1197 | 649 | 471 | 413 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:08AM0.95m | 8:45AM1.01m | 9:18AM1.06m | 11:52PM0.66m | 9:50AM1.09m | 11:37PM0.68m | 10:20AM1.09m | 11:38PM0.70m | 10:51AM1.07m | 11:44PM0.74m | |||||||||||
Low Tide | 5:22PM0.30m | 5:08PM0.29m | 5:04PM0.28m | 5:10PM0.27m | 2:54AM0.62m | 5:23PM0.28m | 3:38AM0.57m | 5:38PM0.30m | 4:15AM0.52m | 5:53PM0.34m | 4:51AM0.48m | ||||||||||
6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | |
— | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 19 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
Feels °C | 14 | 17 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 9 | SW 12 | SW 11 |
3875 | 2911 | 1759 | 1722 | 1117 | 5220 | 2926 | 2067 | 772 | 2233 | 2658 | 2201 | 14933 | 12064 | 6165 | 5590 | 3737 | 1197 | 359 | 471 | 413 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | SW 18 | SW 17 | — | S 13 | — | WSW 7 | S 11 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | — | — | — | — | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 9 | S 11 |
— | 7 | 5 | 201 | 568 | — | 55 | — | 207 | 227 | 31 | 209 | 25 | — | — | — | — | 901 | 649 | 257 | 149 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 5 | E 5 | — | — | — | S 12 | S 13 | — | SW 22 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 16 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | SSW 16 |
— | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 289 | 3 | — | 126 | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 21 | 33 | 280 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | — | — | SW 5 | SW 8 | — | — | — | — | NW 4 | — | W 7 | — | — | SSW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
14 | — | — | 74 | 221 | — | — | — | — | 16 | — | 157 | — | — | 671 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 101 | 101 | 283 | 287 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 55 | 39 | 378 | 5 | 101 | 288 | 289 | 117 | 101 | 271 | 287 | 7 |
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Information about the Middleton Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Middleton Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Middleton Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Middleton Beach 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 (Middleton Beach) 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 Middleton Beach 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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