Surf Forecasts:
Middleton Beach surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with 6,268 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period with SW 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 30) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. 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 3.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Middleton Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. This is Rusty, and I’m looking at what we’ve got for Middleton Beach over the next couple of weeks. I’ll be straight with you – it’s a bit of a slow burner, and there’s a lot of waiting involved, but we do have some moments that could be worth the paddle out.
First up, the water temp is sitting at 64°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, so that’s a small win.
The first real shot comes pretty late – we’re looking at the morning of Monday, August 31st. The wind is offshore from the west at 12 mph, and we’ve got a 8 ft SSW groundswell with a long period of 16 seconds. That’s proper energy (2925), and the offshore breeze should keep things clean. This is one of the better windows we get. The swell is from the SSW, which isn’t perfect for Middleton’s optimum direction, but the quality of the wave itself should be decent. It’s an inconsistent spot, so don’t expect set after set, but when they come, they’ll have some push.
Wednesday morning, September 2nd, looks similar. Offshore wind from the west at 16 mph, an 8 ft SSW swell, period dropping to 13 seconds. Still clean, still some good energy (2759). A solid option for those who can pick the eyes out of a session.
Now, the standout – if you can wait, the afternoon of Monday, September 7th is where I’d put my money. Light cross-offshore breeze from the SW at 9 mph, an 12 ft SSW groundswell with a 16-second period, and the energy is pumping (6590). This is expert territory – over 8 ft and long-period, so it’s not a beginner’s game. The wave quality is rated excellent for experienced surfers. The cross-off wind will groom it nicely. This is the best on offer across the whole run.
The following day, Tuesday afternoon, September 8th, runs a close second. Same 10 ft SSW swell, 16-second period, light NNW cross-off breeze at 9 mph, and clean conditions. Another expert-level session with good energy (5082).
Into the second week, things look promising but less certain. The morning of Thursday, September 10th has a 6 ft SW swell with a light NNW cross-off breeze – cleaner, smaller, maybe a good look for a wider range. The afternoon that same day jumps back up to 10 ft SW swell (17 seconds) and light NNW winds – again, excellent for experienced surfers.
Saturday morning, September 12th, brings a 10 ft SW swell (17 seconds) with an offshore WNW wind. Clean, strong energy (4728). Another expert highlight in the later stages.
Be aware that from the afternoon of Saturday, September 5th through to Sunday morning, September 13th, the wind turns onshore or cross-onshore, and the swell gets big and messy. That stretch is pretty rough – some of those afternoon pulses on the 5th are over 16 ft with fresh cross-shore winds, which makes for a choppy, blown-out mess. Not for surfing, unless you’re chasing something else entirely.
Overall, this is a patchy run, especially early on. We’ve got gaps of no solid surf until the 31st. Middleton is inconsistent anyway, so a few days of nothing aren’t a surprise. But when the swell lines up with those offshore or light cross-off winds – particularly around the 7th and 8th of September – it’s worth the wait.
Keep your eyes peeled, and don’t sleep on those Monday morning windows.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Sun night, fresh winds from the WSW by Mon afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Wed night, strong winds from the SW by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
2841 | 4191 | 4593 | 5488 | 4190 | 3098 | 2902 | 2535 | 2653 | 1716 | 2734 | 3680 | 2457 | 2584 | 4025 | 3410 | 1941 | 5210 | 4980 | 1710 | 2318 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 11:20AM1.01m | 11:53PM0.77m | 11:48AM0.92m | 00:04AM0.82m | 12:12PM0.80m | 00:18AM0.87m | 12:22PM0.67m | 00:38AM0.91m | 11:37AM0.55m | 1:05AM0.93m | 1:44AM0.92m | 4:32AM0.90m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 6:05PM0.39m | 5:28AM0.45m | 6:10PM0.44m | 6:09AM0.44m | 6:03PM0.48m | 6:58AM0.46m | 5:37PM0.48m | 8:10AM0.50m | 4:52PM0.44m | 4:07PM0.35m | 3:55PM0.25m | ||||||||||
6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
— | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 8 | 2 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 12 |
Feels °C | 8 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | — | SSE 15 | SSW 9 | SSW 13 |
2841 | 4191 | 4593 | 5488 | 4190 | 3098 | 2902 | 2535 | 2653 | 1716 | 2734 | 3680 | 2457 | 2584 | 4025 | 3410 | 1941 | — | 42 | 1258 | 2318 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | — | SW 22 | — | — | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | S 9 | S 10 | E 7 | — | — | — | SE 13 | — | SSW 9 | — | — | SW 13 | SW 14 |
1088 | — | 553 | — | — | 43 | 23 | 6 | 325 | 108 | 4 | — | — | — | 7 | — | 203 | — | — | 1710 | 1494 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 13 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 85 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 5 | W 3 | WSW 6 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | — | WSW 8 | SW 8 | — | — | WSW 7 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | — | — |
215 | 196 | 145 | 98 | 76 | 55 | 6 | 186 | 362 | 337 | 291 | — | 302 | 298 | — | — | 397 | 5210 | 4980 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 288 | 283 | 98 | 92 | 39 | 5 | 10 | 101 | 289 | 101 | 289 | 5 | 101 | 101 | 5 | 101 | 101 | 101 | 1712 | 309 | 55 |
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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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