Middleton Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the pipe for Middleton Beach.

Honestly, the next week and a half is a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got some serious size coming through, but the wind is going to be the main character for a lot of it. The first few days are a write-off for decent surfing thanks to howling onshores, but once we get past that, there’s some real quality lurking.

The pattern kicks off this Sunday, the 26th of July, with a massive 15ft to 20ft swell from the WSW and SW, but it’s accompanied by a near-gale force wind. With energy readings hitting 5138 and then a whopping 12750, it’s a lot of heavy water, but it’s all blown out and messy. That’s kite-surfing territory, not paddle surfing. Monday looks cleaner but still a bit raw with an 8ft SSW swell, but the cross-offshore wind is solid.

The first real glimmer of hope comes on Tuesday the 28th, with a big 10ft SSW groundswell (14-second period) and light, glassy winds from the SE. The energy is strong at 4127 to 4570, so there’s plenty of push. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no shocks there. Middleton Beach is a very sheltered spot, so this size will be manageable, but with that long period, expect it to be a bit lined up and straight at this beach break. It’s a solid option, but it’s marginal.

But the standout? That’s got to be the window from Monday the 3rd of August through to Tuesday the 4th of August. We’ve got a 7ft to 10ft SSW swell, with a gentle offshore wind from the NW and WNW. The energy is moderate to strong (2069 to 4080) and the forecast is for “gentle offshore and clean” conditions. This is the kind of setup that makes Middleton shine. It’s not too big for intermediate surfers, but the 10ft on Tuesday afternoon is a solid go for more experienced folks. The break is inconsistent and often crowded, but on a clean, offshore day like this, it’s worth the paddle.

Then, hold onto your boards, because the 7th and 8th of August are looking absolutely massive. Friday the 7th has a 16ft SW groundswell with an 18-second period, and gentle offshore winds. The energy is extreme at 17020. Saturday the 8th is even bigger, with a 21ft WSW swell (15-second period) and moderate offshore wind, with energy hitting 29394. This is expert-only territory. The swell direction is a bit off from the optimum SSE, but when it’s that clean and that big, it’s a once-in-a-while event. If you’re a charger, that Saturday morning is the one to circle on the calendar. Just be aware, with a period over 15 seconds, it’s going to be a very long-period groundswell, which might make it break a bit straight at the beach, but the power will be unreal.

After that, Sunday the 9th and Monday the 10th are still holding big, solid 18ft to 23ft swells, but the wind swings onshore and gets strong, so it’s going to be a wild, lumpy mess. Plenty of energy (26723 to 27535), but not much fun for the average surfer.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a wash. The best bet is the clean, offshore days on August 3rd and 4th for a solid, fun swell. The absolute standout for the big-wave crew is the Saturday morning of August 8th, with an unbelievable, clean, XXL swell. Don’t sleep on it, but be ready.

Rusty.

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