Middleton Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but don’t write it off just yet. That first proper swell window kicks off Thursday morning, the 16th, but it’s not exactly a classic. The water’s sitting at a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, around 65°, which is a bit unusual.

Thursday, 16th July – The morning brings a 8ft SW swell, but it’s a cross-off wind from the NNW at 16 mph, and the combined energy is cranking at 2282. It’s got some size, but it’s a messy one. The afternoon sees the rain moving in with a NW wind, and the surf drops off a bit. Not a day to get excited about.

Friday, 17th July – A bit of a drop in size. Morning sees a 5ft SW swell with a cross wind from the NE at 6 mph. The energy is down to 884, and it’s just ordinary. The afternoon is small and clean, but not doing much.

Saturday, 18th July – This is where it gets interesting. The morning has a 8ft SW swell with a strong offshore from the WNW at 25 mph. The energy is up to 3573, but it’s going to be a grunt to paddle into. The afternoon is a standout for the bigger crew. A solid 10ft SW groundswell, period hitting 17 seconds, and the energy is roaring at 5815. That’s a big, powerful, clean swell with a fresh offshore wind. This is proper expert territory. If you’ve got the skills, this is your window.

Sunday, 19th July – Still good. The morning has a 7ft SW swell with a moderate offshore at 12 mph, and the energy is 2358. Nice and clean. The afternoon eases a touch, but still fun.

Monday, 20th July – A solid run continues. Morning has a 6ft SSW swell with a clean offshore from the NW at 12 mph. The afternoon holds a 7ft SW swell with a gentle offshore. Both sessions are clean and good.

Tuesday, 21st July – A bit of a hiccup. The wind swings onshore and the quality drops. Not the day.

Wednesday, 22nd July – Now we’re talking. The morning has a 8ft SSW swell with a light offshore from the W at 6 mph. The afternoon is similar, 8ft SSW swell, period at 14 seconds, and a light cross-off. The energy is 2594. This is the pick of the week for most surfers. Clean, solid, and not too crazy. Middleton Beach is looking prime.

Thursday, 23rd July – Another good one. Morning has a 7ft SW swell with a light cross-off from the NNW. The afternoon is a 7ft SSW swell. Both are clean with light winds. This is a great run.

Friday, 24th July – The swell backs off. Morning is a 4ft SSW swell, and the afternoon is even smaller. Not much to write home about.

Saturday, 25th July – The morning is a bit lumpy, but the afternoon is a monster. A 15ft SW swell with a fresh offshore from the NW at 19 mph. The energy is screaming at 9417. That’s a serious, expert-only swell. Very long period at 15 seconds. This is for the brave.

Sunday, 26th July – The swell peaks. A massive 18ft SSW swell with a period of 14 seconds. The energy is a staggering 12116. This is a huge, powerful swell. The wind is cross-off, but the size is the story. This is not for the faint of heart.

Monday, 27th July – The swell is still big at 12ft, but the wind is onshore and choppy. Not a good day.

Tuesday, 28th July – Back to clean. A 8ft S swell with a light cross-off from the WSW. A good, solid, clean day to finish the swell.

Wednesday, 29th July – The wind is onshore again, and the quality is poor. A bit of a flat note.

Thursday, 30th July – A big, long-period SSW swell (20 seconds!) at 7ft, but the wind is cross-on and choppy. The energy is very high at 6855, but the conditions are not forgiving.

Friday, 31st July – A 10ft SSW swell, but the wind is cross-on again. Some morning light wind, but it’s a bit messy.

The standout for the whole run is definitely Wednesday, 22nd July – that morning and afternoon session is as good as it gets. It’s clean, solid, and the conditions are spot on. For the big wave hunters, Saturday afternoon, 25th July and Sunday, 26th July are the ones to circle, but only if you’re an expert.

Rusty.

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