Middleton Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve got a good look at what’s coming up for Middleton Beach. We’ve got a solid run of swell on the cards, but the wind and conditions are going to keep things interesting. The water is sitting at 65°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you won’t need a thick wetsuit.

It’s a slow start until Saturday the 15th of August, with the first real window of surf arriving that morning. We’re looking at a clean 8ft SW swell – that’s a solid size, already in the expert zone, so leave the foamie at home. The wind is a moderate cross-off from the north, keeping things clean but a bit lumpy. The combined swell energy is pumping at 2379 (moderate), and the period is 14 seconds, so there’s plenty of grunt. Saturday afternoon drops a little to 7ft, but with a light breeze, it’s cleaner.

Sunday the 16th keeps the momentum, with a 8ft SW swell in the morning and a fresher 25 km/h north wind, still cross-off, so it’s clean but a bit bumpy. The swell energy is 2709 (moderate). The afternoon is better, dropping to 7ft SW with a gentle breeze and a very good surf rating.

Monday the 17th sees a jump in power – the morning has a 7ft SW swell with a 35 km/h north wind, which is a bit fresh. The swell energy is 3208 (strong). The afternoon gets heavy, with a 10ft SW swell and a 45 km/h west wind – that’s big and messy, and the energy is 5864 (strong). This is all expert territory, and the wind is making it marginal.

Tuesday the 18th is a standout. The morning is clean with a 8ft SW swell and a moderate WSW wind, but the afternoon is where it’s at – the wind shifts to WNW, going offshore, and the swell is still 8ft with a period of 16 seconds. The energy is 3488 (strong). This is the best window for a clean, powerful session.

Wednesday the 19th brings a big pulse. The morning is a clean 8ft SW swell, but the afternoon is the main event – 12ft SW with a gentle breeze, and the energy is 5962 (strong). This is excellent for experienced surfers only. Thursday the 20th follows with a 12ft SW swell in the morning, offshore wind from the WNW, and energy at 5457 (strong). Another top call for the pros.

Friday the 21st drops off a bit, with a 12ft SSW swell but a cross-onshore wind in the morning, making it choppy. The afternoon is glassy with a light onshore, but it’s marginal.

The highlight of the whole run lands on Saturday the 22nd of August. The morning is a 10ft SSW swell, with virtually no wind, just a slight air, keeping it glassy. The swell period is 18 seconds, that’s a very long groundswell, and the energy is 8494 (very strong). This is huge, clean, and powerful – it’s going to be a freight train at Middleton, and it’s only for the heavies. The crowds are *sometimes* an issue, but with conditions this good, expect a few locals out.

Sunday the 23rd is another good one, with a 8ft SSW swell and a light breeze keeping it clean. The energy is 4872 (strong). The afternoon gets a bit cross-on, but still fun.

The following week drops off a bit. Monday the 24th has a 12ft SSW swell with offshore wind in the morning, but the period is shorter at 12 seconds. Tuesday the 25th and Wednesday the 26th are write-offs – strong onshore winds and poor conditions. The swell is still there, but it’s messy.

Thursday the 27th sees a return of cleaner conditions, with a 8ft SSW swell, light wind, and energy at 4463 (strong). Friday the 28th is a gem – the morning is glassy with a 8ft SW swell, period at 18 seconds, and energy at 3520 (strong). That’s a beautiful, clean day.

The final standout is Sunday the 30th of August. The morning has a 7ft SW swell, offshore wind at 25 km/h, and a period of 19 seconds – the longest of the run. The energy is 4141 (strong). This is another excellent call for the experienced crew, with clean, powerful lines.

So, to sum it up: the best windows are the afternoon of Tuesday the 18th, Saturday the 22nd of August, and the morning of Friday the 28th. If you’re a pro, the 22nd is the one. The rest of the time, keep an eye on the wind – it’s going to be the deciding factor. The water’s a touch warmer than usual, so it’s a nice time to be out there.

Rusty.

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