Middleton Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we've got a solid run of surf ahead. The first few days look a bit rough around the edges, but the swell is building and there's some serious energy on the way. We're talking about Middleton Beach, a very sheltered spot, so it takes a fair bit to get it going, but when it does, it can be a gem.

The first decent option pops up on Tuesday morning, the 4th of August. There's an 8ft SSW swell rolling in with a very long 18-second period. The combined energy is a strong 4499, which tells you there's plenty of push. The problem is the wind is a moderate 16 mph offshore from the west, so it should be clean. It's a bit marginal for the morning, but it's a start.

Things get much more interesting that same Tuesday afternoon. The swell jumps to 10ft from the SW, period still a long 17 seconds, and the energy is up to 5322. The text says it's excellent for experienced surfers, and that's the truth. With that size and a clean offshore breeze, it's a standout window for the skilled crew. The 10ft+ stuff is expert territory, so if you're not confident, sit this one out.

Wednesday the 5th sees the swell peak at 13ft from the SW, with a 16-second period. The energy is massive, hitting 8265 on the morning. But the wind swings to a light 3 mph cross-onshore from the SSE, putting a little wrinkle on the face. It's still powerful, but the conditions aren't as clean as the day before.

The pattern of big, powerful swell continues through the week. Thursday the 6th afternoon has a gorgeous clean 10ft swell with a light offshore wind, another excellent call for experienced surfers. Friday the 7th is messy with rain and strong winds, but still surfable for the keen.

Now, here's the real standout. Saturday the 8th of August. The swell is a massive 21ft from the SSW, with a 15-second period. The combined energy is a staggering 17493, and it hits 19240 in the afternoon. This is big, big ocean energy. The wind is a strong cross-offshore, so it's clean, but this is for absolute experts only. The energy levels are off the charts. This is a day for the chargers, and it's a true highlight of the whole forecast.

After that beast, the swell drops but stays solid. Sunday the 9th and Monday the 10th still have 13ft to 16ft SSW swell, but the wind is strong, making it a battle. Tuesday the 11th brings another big pulse of 20ft SSW swell, with solid energy. It's a bit of a wild week, to be honest.

We get a bit of a breather mid-week, with the swell dropping to 10ft around Thursday the 13th and Friday the 14th. The winds are much lighter, and the conditions are cleaner.

Then, we have another absolute gem at the very end of the forecast. On Monday the 17th of August, the morning is glassy. Zero wind. The swell is a clean 10ft from the SW with a 16-second period. The energy is a solid 5480. With the water glassy and the swell that size, this is the pick of the whole run for a clean, powerful session. It's a morning to circle on the calendar. The afternoon gets a bit choppy, so get in early.

The 18th and 19th see the swell drop to 7ft to 10ft, with clean conditions and lighter winds, making for a nice, manageable end to the period.

The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing out of the ordinary.

So, my two true standouts are the Saturday the 8th of August for the big-wave chargers (that 21ft energy is a monster), and the glassy Monday morning on the 17th of August for the clean, powerful, and slightly more manageable 10ft swell. Get on it.

- Rusty

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