Surf Forecasts:
Middleton Beach surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 17s period, SW swell with 10,407 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 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 1.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m 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 4.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Middleton Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here, looking at the surf ahead for Middleton Beach. At first glance, it's a bit of a mixed bag. This spot is pretty sheltered, and very inconsistent, so we have to pick our moments. The water temp sits around 64°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you might get away with a slightly thinner wetsuit.
The action starts Sunday afternoon the 23rd of August. We've got a clean 8ft SW swell but it's a cross-off wind and the conditions are only marginal, so it's not the best start. Something to watch but not to get too excited about.
Monday the 24th looks much better. Morning brings an 8ft SW groundswell with a 14-second period and gentle offshore NW winds. The combined energy is strong at (2981). This is a real standout for the cleaner, more lined-up waves. The afternoon holds similarly clean conditions with an 8ft SW swell and light offshore WNW breeze. That morning session is the pick of the first few days.
Tuesday the 25th starts with a drop in size to 4ft SW swell, but a long 15-second period. Fresh offshore wind keeps it clean, but the energy is low (1173). It's a bit marginal. The afternoon bumps back up to 8ft SW swell, but again the quality is questionable.
Now, Wednesday the 26th is the big one for experienced crew. The morning shows 10ft SW groundswell with a 15-second period and very light offshore wind. The combined energy is very strong (6956). This is excellent for those who can handle it. But the real standout is Wednesday afternoon: a 13ft SW groundswell with an 18-second period and glassy conditions. The energy is a massive (10507), and it says excellent for experienced surfers. That's a full-on session for the experts, with super long-period groundswell that will be powerful and demanding at this beach break.
Thursday the 27th and Friday the 28th are write-offs. Strong, onshore and cross-shore winds from the south ruin the quality, dropping the rating to zero. The swell is still there, but the wind chops it up badly. A few days to skip altogether.
Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th start to improve. Sunday morning the 30th looks promising with an 8ft SW groundswell, 16-second period, and light offshore NNW winds. The energy is strong (3584) and conditions look clean. This is a good window for competent surfers.
Monday the 31st holds some solid 7-7ft SW groundswell with a 16-second period and clean cross-off winds. That afternoon session is another real standout for the second week, with clean conditions and good energy (2519).
The first few days of September are a bit messy with strong winds, but Wednesday the 2nd picks up again with a 10ft SW swell and offshore WNW wind. The energy is high (2961) and conditions are looking very good.
Then we get into the big stuff. Thursday the 3rd of September has an 12ft SW groundswell with a 15-second period, but a strong offshore wind of 22 mph. It's a clean but challenging session for experts only.
The real monster, and the absolute best of the entire outlook, is Monday the 7th of September. The morning session delivers a massive 23ft SW groundswell with a 15-second period and gentle offshore wind. The combined energy is enormous (23400). The afternoon is even bigger, with a 23ft SSW groundswell, a 16-second period, and the same gentle offshore breeze. The energy reaches a colossal (25636). This is exceptional, heavy-duty surf for serious, expert surfers only. If you are not a pro, stay well clear. This is the one to circle on the calendar, even if it's a long way off and less certain this far out.
Stay safe out there.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Tue morning, light winds from the WNW by Wed morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed night, min 11°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the S by Thu afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 17 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
1756 | 4772 | 2926 | 2209 | 891 | 566 | 2549 | 2350 | 3633 | 10382 | 7502 | 4885 | 3517 | 2243 | 710 | 471 | 461 | 3074 | 4975 | 4826 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 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 | 11:20AM1.01m | 11:53PM0.77m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 6:05PM0.39m | |||||||||
— | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 12 | 5 | 9 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 13 |
Feels °C | 8 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SW 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 17 |
1756 | 4772 | 2926 | 2209 | 891 | 486 | 2549 | 2350 | 3633 | 10382 | 7502 | 4885 | 3517 | 2243 | 343 | 262 | 461 | 3074 | 4975 | 4826 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | — | S 13 | — | WSW 8 | SW 15 | S 12 | S 13 | SW 19 | SW 8 | S 10 | — | — | S 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | S 11 | SW 20 | — | ESE 7 |
493 | — | 55 | — | 173 | 566 | 12 | 125 | 3075 | 125 | 18 | — | — | 45 | 710 | 471 | 235 | 753 | — | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | — | — | — | S 12 | WSW 7 | — | SW 8 | SW 8 | — | — | — | — | SE 16 | E 7 | SSW 20 | SW 18 | ESE 7 | — | — |
6 | — | — | — | 432 | 121 | — | 42 | 248 | — | — | — | — | 10 | 4 | 37 | 154 | 10 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NW 4 | — | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 3 | NE 4 |
— | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | 272 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 18 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 309 | 55 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 55 | 55 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 289 | 1519 | 1526 | 283 | 283 | 287 | 152 | 7 | 287 | 5 |
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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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