
Surf Forecasts:
Middleton Beach surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 18s period, SSW swell with 8,255 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 15s 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 Wednesday (Jul 08) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 20s. 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 3.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 09) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Middleton Beach over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's coming down the pipe for Middleton Beach.
The next couple of weeks are going to be a wild ride, a proper mixed bag of serious south-west groundswell and some pretty challenging winds. We've got a couple of standout windows for the experienced crew, but you'll need to be patient and pick your moments.
The water is sitting at 65°F with a 2° anomaly, so it's a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – not a bad little bonus if you're spending time out the back.
Kicking off Wednesday the 8th, we've got a solid 10ft SW groundswell rolling in with a 17-second period. That's a very long period groundswell, packing a heap of energy. The morning looks clean with a cross-off breeze, making it excellent for experienced surfers. Just be aware, a long period like that can make waves break a bit too straight at a beach break, so keep your eyes peeled for the better peaks. The afternoon goes a bit cloudy and the wind swings more WSW, making conditions more marginal.
Thursday the 9th sees the swell drop a touch to 6ft, still from the SW with a 14-second period. The morning has offshore winds (NW) keeping it fairly clean, but the quality drops off. Decent enough for a paddle if you need a fix, but not the epic day of Wednesday.
Friday the 10th is a write-off in the morning with small, poor conditions. The afternoon picks up a bit of size to 6ft but it's cross-off and not offering much quality.
Now, here's where it gets serious. If you're an experienced surfer, circle Monday the 13th and Saturday the 18th. Monday the 13th is the absolute standout. We’re looking at a massive 12ft SSW groundswell with a 16-second period and a huge amount of energy. The morning has gentle offshore winds from the WNW, delivering excellent surf conditions for the pros. There's a lot of water moving, so it’s a big, powerful day for experts only. Saturday the 18th is a similar story: another 12ft SW swell with 15-second period and even higher energy in the morning with moderate offshore winds. Again, this is serious size and power – for experts only.
Between those two big days, the surf stays solid but the winds get messy. The afternoon of the 14th gets a cross-on wind that will chop things up. The 15th gets hit by some fresh NW winds that will make it tricky.
Heading into the second week, hope fades a bit. Thursday the 16th afternoon looks promising with a 10ft SSW swell and light winds, offering very good conditions. The 17th has a couple of mornings with clean offshore winds on a 7ft SW swell – worth a look for a more manageable session.
But from Sunday the 19th onwards, it turns ugly. Strong onshore and cross-onshore winds from the SE, E, and NE ruin a lot of big swell. The 21st is hopeless with 18 mph cross-on winds making it lumpy and messy. The 23rd finishes with a bonkers 25-28 mph offshore that will be glassy clean but nearly impossible to paddle into. A bit of a shame with decent swell running under it.
For non-surfers, there will be days with significant swell and strong cross/onshore winds that look more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
So, to sum it up: the two true standouts for experienced surfers are the mornings of Monday the 13th and Saturday the 18th. Everything else is a gamble with the wind.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 11 | SW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
4554 | 3981 | 2562 | 1344 | 890 | 713 | 411 | 687 | 1214 | 1197 | 1989 | 4041 | 4317 | 3580 | 8255 | 6678 | 5957 | 5441 | 4897 | 3385 | 1307 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 6:50AM0.99m | 7:48AM1.10m | 8:39AM1.20m | 9:27AM1.28m | 10:13AM1.32m | 10:55AM1.32m | |||||||||||||||
Low Tide | 6:14PM0.63m | 4:32PM0.51m | 4:54PM0.38m | 5:29PM0.29m | 6:07PM0.23m | 6:48PM0.22m | 7:27PM0.25m | ||||||||||||||
7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | |
— | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 11 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 |
4554 | 3981 | 2562 | 1344 | 890 | 656 | 411 | 240 | 223 | 1197 | 1989 | 4041 | 4317 | 3580 | 8255 | 6678 | 5957 | 5441 | 4897 | 3385 | 1307 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | E 13 | E 12 | WSW 14 | — | SW 13 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | — | — | — | S 16 | — | S 14 | SSW 13 |
12 | 7 | 7 | 433 | 412 | 3 | 3 | 136 | — | 769 | 1347 | 1240 | 485 | 1213 | — | — | — | 183 | — | 189 | 828 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | — | — | E 6 | SW 12 | — | E 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 23 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
12 | — | — | 3 | 144 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 181 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | WNW 4 | WSW 5 | SSW 11 | SSW 8 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 20 | 37 | 713 | 318 | 687 | 1214 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 101 | 5 | 5 | 101 | 101 | 283 | 283 | 101 | 101 | 55 | 10 | 10 | 55 | 5 | 10 | 55 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 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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