
Surf Forecasts:
Middleton Beach surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 9,838 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Middleton Beach in the next 16 days are 4.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Middleton Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Middleton Beach. The forecast period starts now and stretches out 16 days, but there’s a bit of a wait before the waves really turn on, so bear with me.
The water temperature here is sitting at 64°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you’ll be comfortable in a spring suit without needing to overthink it.
The first proper surf worth paddling out for shows up on Thursday morning, the 3rd of September. That’s when a solid 13ft SSW groundswell rolls in, with a period of 15 seconds, packing a strong 6123 units of combined energy. The wind is light offshore from the NW, so the faces will be clean and lined up. This is expert territory, though – that size is not for the faint-hearted. The afternoon holds at 12ft with the same offshore breeze, still a good call for the experienced crew.
Friday the 4th sees a peak in height, hitting 15ft in the morning, but the wind swings cross-off from the SW, and the energy is a massive 10894 units. The quality is marginal, and it’s messy enough that the beach-and-reef setup here might actually be more interesting for kite surfing than a paddle session. The afternoon drops to 10ft, but it’s still not the best.
Saturday the 5th is a bit of a mixed bag. The morning has a 7ft SW swell, but the wind is cross-off, and the energy is moderate. The afternoon though, picks up a light offshore from the NW, with 5ft waves and a reasonable 1708 units of energy. It’s clean, but small.
Now, the standout. If you’re waiting for the best of the whole run, circle Saturday the 12th of September. The morning is absolutely glassy – dead calm, not a breath of wind – with a 12ft SW groundswell, period of 16 seconds, and a strong 5233 units of energy. It’s big, it’s clean, and the conditions are exceptional for experienced surfers. This is one of those mornings where you paddle out early and don’t come back until you’re exhausted.
Then, Sunday the 13th of September is another cracker. The morning brings a 13ft SSW groundswell, period of 16 seconds, 7680 units of energy, and a gentle offshore breeze from the WNW. That’s a big, powerful, clean swell that will hold well. The afternoon holds at 13ft, but the wind shifts to cross-off, so the morning is definitely the pick.
Monday the 14th of September is also worth a mention. The morning is glassy again, with a 10ft SW swell, 15-second period, and 3326 units of energy. The conditions are very good, but it’s not as big or as powerful as the weekend.
The second week gets a bit more hit-and-miss. Wednesday the 16th has a glassy morning with 6ft swell, but it’s small. Thursday the 17th has a clean 5ft swell with a light offshore wind, but the energy is only 832 units, so it’s a mellow session.
Overall, the best on offer is the morning of Saturday the 12th of September – glassy, big, and powerful. The Sunday the 13th morning runs it a close second. The rest of the window has some good moments, but those two are the real standouts. Keep an eye on the forecasts, but if you can get out those days, you’ll be grinning.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Thu morning, strong winds from the WSW by Fri morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the S on Sat night, calm by Sun night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 10 | S 9 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
2805 | 6474 | 6123 | 4970 | 6949 | 6936 | 2898 | 3181 | 1641 | 872 | 4562 | 2060 | 2078 | 9838 | 6860 | 5091 | 4640 | 6607 | 6093 | 6144 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 1:05AM0.93m | 1:44AM0.92m | 4:32AM0.90m | 7:51AM0.98m | 1:32AM0.74m | 8:49AM1.05m | 00:15AM0.68m | 9:34AM1.09m | 11:45PM0.67m | |||||||||||
Low Tide | 4:52PM0.44m | 4:07PM0.35m | 3:55PM0.25m | 4:09PM0.18m | 4:30PM0.14m | 1:39AM0.74m | 4:53PM0.16m | 2:53AM0.65m | 5:15PM0.20m | 3:34AM0.56m | ||||||||||
— | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
Feels °C | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | S 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SSW 12 | S 11 | SW 23 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 |
2805 | 6474 | 6123 | 4970 | 941 | 3827 | 2898 | 3181 | 1446 | 676 | 20 | 1724 | 1591 | 9838 | 6860 | 5091 | 4640 | 6607 | 6093 | 6144 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | S 16 | WSW 19 | SSW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | — | SW 20 | SW 18 | SSE 8 | — | — | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 131 | 212 | 1849 | 1641 | 872 | — | 204 | 2078 | 236 | — | — | 14 | 15 | 16 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 16 | — | SSE 15 | WSW 7 | — | — | S 12 | — | — | — | E 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 122 | — | 21 | 160 | — | — | 43 | — | — | — | 7 | 8 | 15 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | — | — | — | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 11 | — | — | NNW 4 | SSW 10 | S 9 | S 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 9 |
413 | — | — | — | 6949 | 6936 | 2344 | — | — | 5 | 4562 | 2060 | 1204 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 79 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 287 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1431 | 1725 | 304 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 378 | 1431 | 287 | 55 | 283 | 287 | 39 | 283 | 288 | 271 |
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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.
Middleton Beach is 8 km (5 miles) from Albany. If you plan a holiday in Far South of Western Australia, look for hotels and other accommodation in Albany. Albany has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










