
Surf Forecasts:
Middleton Beach surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with 9,737 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s 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 (Jul 12) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 2.0m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Middleton Beach in the next 16 days are 4.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Middleton Beach over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here with the skinny on Middleton Beach. It’s been a bit slow to start, but don’t write this one off just yet. We’ve got a wild ride coming over the next two weeks, with some serious size and power on the horizon, though you’ll need to pick your moments and watch the wind.
The first couple of days are pretty much a write-off. Friday the 10th and Saturday the 11th are a no-go. The swell is messy with a short, weak period of 7-8 seconds and a combined energy reading around 750-980 (weak) – just not worth getting wet for, especially with a brisk cross-off breeze. The real action doesn’t start kicking off until later.
Sunday the 12th sees the swell start to build, but it’s still rough. We’re looking at 10ft of SSW swell with a period stretching out to 15 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy showing up (combined energy over 5300, moderate to strong). But the cross-off wind makes it a messy, lumpy affair. Not recommended for the average punter.
Now, hold onto your boards. Monday the 13th is the first true standout. The swell jumps to 13ft from the SSW, with a very long 16-second period. The combined energy hits a massive 7986 (strong). That’s serious power. The wind drops right out – a light breeze from the WSW, making it clean. This is big, powerful stuff. For experienced surfers only – at 13ft, this is not for the faint-hearted. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing weird.
Tuesday the 14th keeps the goods coming. Another solid 12ft SSW swell, still with a 15-second period (combined energy 4703, strong), and the morning is glassy with a light offshore from the NNW. It doesn’t get much cleaner than that. The afternoon gets a little tricky with a cross-shore breeze, so get out early.
We hit a bit of a lull mid-week. Wednesday the 15th and Thursday the 16th have some decent size (8-8ft) but the wind is up again, making it choppy. Thursday afternoon shows a little promise with light winds, but the window is narrow.
Friday the 17th is a frustrating one. The morning has a clean 5ft swell with a fresh offshore wind, but the combined energy is weak (812). By the afternoon, it’s blown out.
The second week gets wild again. Saturday the 18th is massive, with a huge 15ft to 25ft SSW swell rolling in. The combined energy on Saturday afternoon is staggering at 22822 (very strong). This is only for the top-tier experts in the biggest of big-wave kit. The wind is howling though, making it look more like a kite-surfing spot than a paddle session. Sunday the 19th drops back to a much more manageable 8-10ft but stays clean with light winds – a solid option for those who know what they’re doing.
The period from Monday the 22nd to Wednesday the 23rd of July is the other major standout in the second week. Tuesday the 22nd has a clean 10ft SSW groundswell (period 15s, combined energy 4072 strong) with light offshore winds. Wednesday the 23rd keeps the 8ft size with a moderate offshore. Solid and clean. The swell direction (SSW) is a bit off the optimum for this very sheltered spot, but the quality of the swell and the wind make it worth a look.
Keep in mind, `Middleton Beach` is a beginner spot that’s inconsistent, and crowds are possible, especially when it’s good. Long-period groundswell (over 15 seconds) like we’ll see on the 13th and 22nd can break a bit straight on a beach break, but with these perfectly light winds, it’ll still offer up some gems.
If I had to pick the two best windows: Monday the 13th of July for the sheer power and cleanness for experts, and Tuesday the 14th of July morning for the combination of size, period, and glassy conditions. The second week, Tuesday the 22nd of July looks like a great, cleaner alternative. Get on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu night, min 13°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Mon night, fresh winds from the NNW by Wed morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thu 16 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
2180 | 558 | 571 | 1862 | 1605 | 2039 | 4660 | 4152 | 3761 | 9737 | 7986 | 3640 | 3086 | 4703 | 3595 | 1969 | 1144 | 3119 | 3197 | 3004 | 2125 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:48AM1.10m | 8:39AM1.20m | 9:27AM1.28m | 10:13AM1.32m | 10:55AM1.32m | 11:34AM1.28m | 12:08PM1.20m | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide | 4:54PM0.38m | 5:29PM0.29m | 6:07PM0.23m | 6:48PM0.22m | 7:27PM0.25m | 8:05PM0.31m | |||||||||||||||
— | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | |
5:09 | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | |
mm | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 |
Feels °C | 12 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | S 12 | WSW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
852 | 418 | 180 | 578 | 1605 | 2039 | 4660 | 4152 | 3761 | 9737 | 7986 | 3640 | 3086 | 4703 | 3595 | 1969 | 1144 | 3119 | 3197 | 3004 | 2125 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | — | — | — | SW 13 | SW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | — | — | SW 16 | SSW 16 | — | — | S 13 | SW 19 | ENE 6 | SSE 13 | NE 6 | WSW 7 |
3 | — | — | — | 757 | 1824 | 1138 | 983 | 1615 | — | — | 3098 | 2766 | — | — | 55 | 518 | 18 | 17 | 9 | 73 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 13 | NE 6 | ENE 5 |
— | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 21 | 70 | 15 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SSW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | N 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | W 7 | — |
2180 | 558 | 571 | 1862 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | 58 | 24 | 50 | 62 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 101 | 283 | 309 | 283 | 101 | 55 | 25 | 155 | 304 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 492 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 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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