Middleton Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.08° S 117.94° E

Middleton Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 06 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Middleton Beach sea temperature is
18.2° C
1.9° 

Middleton Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Middleton Beach surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 25ft (7.5m), 18s period, SSW swell with 36,366 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period with SW 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 16s period. 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 7.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) 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 2.1m 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Thu 6th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Best Surf 8PM (Wed 12th Aug)18ft (5.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 2AM (Tue 11th Aug)25ft (7.5m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Middleton Beach over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Looks like a big run of heavy, serious swell heading for Middleton Beach, but it’s not all easy going. This is a very sheltered spot, so it takes a lot to get it going, and when it does, it’s big, raw, and for the experienced crew only. The water’s sitting at 65° – a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. Let’s get into it.

The first real action kicks off Thursday morning, August 6. We’re talking a solid 12 ft SW groundswell with a very long 16-second period, and the combined energy is massive at 6021. It’s blowing a moderate cross-off from the NW at 15 mph, so the surface is clean. This is heavy, powerful stuff for a sheltered break – not for the faint-hearted.

Thursday afternoon stays clean with 12 ft SW swell, still that long 16-second period, and the wind swings offshore from the NW at 15 mph. Energy is still huge at 5707. Friday morning, August 7, sees a bump up to 13 ft SW swell, 15-second period, with a clean offshore breeze from the WNW at 15 mph. Energy is 6228. Friday afternoon drops a bit to 10 ft SW swell but the wind picks up to a fresh 22 mph offshore from the WNW. Still clean, but the wind is strong.

Now, Saturday, August 8, is when things get serious. Morning brings 18 ft SW swell, 15-second period, strong cross-off wind from the SW at 28 mph, and energy is a massive 12992. Saturday afternoon hits 21 ft SW swell, 16-second period, energy at 21124. This is expert-only territory, and the wind is howling. Sunday, August 9, isn’t much smaller – 18 ft SSW swell in the morning, 16-second period, and 15 ft in the afternoon. Wind is moderate cross-off from the W at 15 mph. Clean, but the size is intimidating.

Monday, August 10, is a write-off with a near gale from the W at 31 mph and 16 ft SW swell. Just forget it. Tuesday, August 11, is the first real standout. Morning offers 23 ft SSW swell with an 18-second period, energy at 41545, and a fresh cross-off from the SW at 22 mph. The score is high, and it’s clean. This is the biggest, most powerful swell of the run, but it’s only for experts. The very long period will make it race down the line, great for this sheltered spot if you can handle the freight train.

Wednesday, August 12, drops to 15 ft SSW swell, still clean with a moderate cross-off. Thursday, August 13, is promising with a 13 ft SSW swell, 16-second period, and a light offshore from the WNW at 12 mph. Clean and excellent conditions for experienced surfers. Friday, August 14, has a standout morning: 13 ft SSW swell, 17-second period, and a light cross-off from the NW at 6 mph. Energy is 9385, and it’s marked as excellent. The wind is light, the swell is long and powerful – this is the pick of the second half.

The run drops off after that. Saturday, August 15, is much smaller at 8 ft SSW swell, and it’s not worth getting excited about. Sunday, August 16, offers a brief uptick with 8 ft SW swell and a fresh offshore from the W at 19 mph, but it’s average. Monday, August 17, brings back some size: 15 ft SW swell, 14-second period, with a moderate offshore from the WNW at 12 mph. This is another excellent session for experienced surfers.

The last true standout is Wednesday, August 19, morning: 18 ft SW swell, 19-second period, energy at 20311, with a fresh cross-off from the SW. That’s a very long period groundswell – it’ll be a heavy, grinding wall at Middleton. Thursday, August 20, afternoon is also excellent: 15 ft SW swell, 16-second period, light cross-off from the SW at 6 mph. Clean and powerful.

Overall, the best on offer is Tuesday, August 11 morning – 23 ft, 18-second period, 41545 energy – and Friday, August 14 morning – 13 ft, 17-second period, light wind. Both are for experts only, but the quality is there. Middleton is inconsistent and rarely breaks with this much size, so this is a rare, heavy run. Crowds are possible, but with this size, only the brave will be out.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the NNW on Thu morning, strong winds from the WSW by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 7°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the W on Sun morning, strong winds from the WSW by Mon night).

Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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4703
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6313
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9745
13194
19168
31018
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3534
7890
14398
36366
26951
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Wind (km/h)
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20
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High Tide
5:44AM0.96m
7:43AM1.05m
8:45AM1.14m
9:34AM1.21m
10:17AM1.23m
1:06AM0.64m
10:56AM1.21m
00:53AM0.63m
Low Tide
4:50PM0.42m
4:38PM0.31m
4:55PM0.23m
5:22PM0.18m
5:51PM0.17m
6:19PM0.21m
3:35AM0.61m
6:44PM0.28m
4:20AM0.57m
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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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