Middleton Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, it’s Rusty. Let’s have a look at the next couple of weeks for Middleton Beach. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, but there are a few days that’ll get the heart rate up. The water’s sitting at 63.3°F, which is a touch warmer than what you’d usually expect this time of year, so that’s a small win.

The pattern starts off rough. For the first couple of days, there’s plenty of swell but it’s messy. Sunday afternoon we’ve got a solid 9.8ft SW groundswell with a long 16-second period, but a cross-onshore ENE breeze is chopping it all to bits. It’s not looking like a paddle-out that’ll reward you. The energy is strong but the quality just isn’t there. We roll into Monday morning with conditions cleaning right up. The wind swings offshore from the WNW, and that same 7.2ft SW swell is still pushing through. It’s a much better prospect, clean lines, and a proper start to the week, though it’s still a bit on the bigger side for the beginners.

Monday afternoon though, the wind swings hard onshore from the SSW and whips up to 35 km/h, and the surf turns to slop. That one’s a write-off. Tuesday is a bit of a tease. The swell drops to a more manageable 7.2ft, but the wind is cross-offshore and the conditions are only marginal. It’s clean, but the waves aren’t playing nicely. Wednesday is similar, offshore in the morning but still only marginal. The swell is fading a touch down to 6.9ft.

Then Thursday arrives. This is where it starts to get serious. The swell jumps back up to 11.5ft from the SSW, with a 14-second period. The wind is offshore from the WNW, keeping it clean and hollow. Thursday afternoon is the standout of this first week – solid size, good shape, and offshore breeze. It’s got that power you feel in your chest. This one’s for the experienced crew.

Friday gets really big. We’re looking at 14.8ft on Friday morning, but the wind is howling from the SW at 40 km/h, making it a complete mess. It’s just raw, angry power. Not a surfer’s friend. Friday afternoon backs off a bit to 11.5ft but it’s still just lumpy. Saturday is a step down in size but still struggling for quality. By Sunday afternoon, the swell fills back in again, pushing 9.8ft with a massive 20-second period, but the wind is up again. This long-period groundswell is going to be breaking straight at the beach, so it won’t be the best shape. The energy is massive, but the wind is ruining the party.

The real standout window opens up on Monday the 7th. The swell is pumping at 14.8ft and the energy is through the roof. The period is still long, but the wind is only moderate cross-offshore, so it’s going to be big and powerful. This is proper, serious surf. But the true gem comes on Tuesday the 8th. The morning sees a 13.1ft SSW groundswell with a 17-second period, but the wind drops right out to a light offshore breeze. This is the day. Big, clean, lined-up sets rolling through with no wind to mess them up. The afternoon is just as good, with a light cross-offshore breeze. Wednesday the 9th follows suit, with 13.1ft to 14.8ft waves and light winds again. This is the heart of the run.

Thursday the 10th is still solid, with the swell easing to 11.5ft, and the wind staying light. It’s another good day. Friday sees the wind pick back up, and then Saturday the 12th is the other big flag on the calendar. Another excellent afternoon, with 13.1ft of SW swell, moderate offshore winds, and a massive energy reading. It’s another day for the experienced surfers only. There’s a window through to Sunday the 13th as well, but the size and the wind start to get a bit less friendly. By Monday the 14th, the swell has dropped right off and the wind is howling again, signalling the end of the run.

So, if you’re looking for the best of the best, circle Tuesday the 8th and Saturday the 12th. Both are big, powerful, and clean. A close second is Thursday afternoon the 3rd, and the run of days from the 8th to the 10th. This spot is inconsistent and very sheltered, so when it turns on like this, you make the most of it.

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