Middleton Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty. Let's have a look at what's cookin' for Middleton Beach.

Right now, things are flat and pretty ordinary for a stretch. The first few days of the forecast are a write-off for a proper paddle session. We're looking at a real slow start, with nothing worthwhile to report until at least Thursday afternoon. The setup is very sheltered and the swell that's coming is from the wrong direction for this spot, and it's getting smashed by strong cross-onshore winds, especially early in the week. It's a tough run, but don't lose hope just yet.

Thursday the 17th afternoon things start to turn. The wind swings offshore from the NW and the sea state cleans right up. We're looking at a clean, gentle offshore breeze, but the swell is a bit of a mixed bag. The combined swell energy is moderate (712), so it's not going to be pumping, but it's surfable and clean. The swell is from the SW at 4ft with a period of 14 seconds. It's a longer period groundswell, which will make for a better shape but with longer lulls between sets. The water temp is about average for this time of year.

The standout window looks like it's going to be the afternoon of Sunday the 20th. This is the best on offer in the near term. We get a 7ft SSW groundswell with a 14-second period and a combined swell energy of 2078, which is moderate to strong. The wind goes glassy from the ESE, just 5 km/h. This is going to be clean, lined-up and really inviting. This is a proper session for those who can wait.

Further out, the week of the 23rd gets interesting but also dangerous. Wednesday the 23rd afternoon is a highlight for the experienced crew. We've got a solid 11ft SW groundswell, period of 13 seconds and combined energy of 4194. The wind is a gentle offshore from the WNW, so it'll be clean and powerful. This is for the experienced only, as 11ft is serious size. The water temp remains about average.

Monday the 28th morning is another very promising window, but it's far out. We get an 8ft SSW groundswell with a very long period of 18 seconds and a huge combined energy of 4755. The wind is glassy from the NNE at just 5 km/h. This is a true long-period groundswell, and Middleton Beach is a very sheltered spot, so these long-period swells can be inconsistent and break a bit straight, but when they hit right it will be incredible. Keep your fingers crossed for this one.

The days between these standouts are a mix of clean but average conditions, or big, messy cross-shore winds. Some of those bigger swells in the 13-16ft range around the 24th and 25th are going to be too big and blown out for a decent paddle, better suited for a strong swimmer.

So, for the paddler, hold out for Sunday the 20th afternoon, and keep a very close eye on Monday the 28th morning. That Monday could be the one, but it's a long way out.

Rusty.

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