Middleton Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. This is Rusty, and I’m looking at what’s cookin’ for Middleton Beach over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a waiting game. The first proper session that’s worth paddling out for is Wednesday afternoon, July 29th. The ocean’s gonna be pumping a solid 6 ft of SSW groundswell, with a long 16 second period pushing a heap of energy into the bay – the combined energy’s sitting at a strong 2172. The water’s a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 65°F, which is a nice bonus. The wind’s a light N’ly cross-off, keeping things clean. This is a good one to get the stoke back.

Now, the next few days are a mixed bag. Thursday the 30th has some smaller 4 ft to 5 ft SSW swell, but the conditions are clean. Friday the 31st gets a bit rowdy – we’re looking at a 10 ft to 12 ft SSW groundswell, but the wind is ripping at 15–22 mph. That afternoon, it does turn offshore with a fresh WNW breeze, so the surface will be clean, but the size is getting into the "big" category. It’s going to be a handful for beginners, that’s for sure.

The weekend of August 1st and 2nd is a write-off for the average punter. The swell is huge – 13 ft to 16 ft – with an insane amount of energy (over 11,000 on Saturday afternoon). The wind is cross-off or cross-shore, so it’ll be a clean mess of big, powerful lines. This is strictly for the experienced crew, and even then, it’s a big ocean out there.

We get a bit of a breather on Monday the 3rd. The swell drops to a more manageable 5 ft to 7 ft with a lovely 15-16 second period. The wind is light, and conditions are clean. That afternoon session is a real standout for the week – the kind of day where you just want to sit in the lineup and soak it all in.

Then the ocean really starts showing off for the second week. The standout, the absolute gem in this outlook, is Sunday, August 9th. We’re talking a massive 20 ft to 21 ft SW groundswell with a 15-second period. The combined energy is off the charts – 19,716 on the morning session. And the wind? Light to moderate offshore from the WNW and W. This is a world-class day for the experts. The sets will be clean, powerful, and long. If you’ve got the skills and the board for it, this is the day you’ve been waiting for.

The following Monday the 10th keeps the big swell going at 16 ft, but the wind is cross-off, so it’s a bit less perfect. Tuesday the 11th is a day to avoid – gale-force winds will blow the place out completely.

The outlook cleans up towards the end. Thursday, August 13th is a solid finisher. We’ve got a 10 ft SSW groundswell, a moderate offshore WNW wind, and very good conditions. For a solid, clean, big-wave session, that’s your ticket.

So, to wrap it up: the best on offer for the average surfer is that Wednesday afternoon, July 29th session, and for the big-wave chargers, it’s all about Sunday, August 9th. There’s some big, raw energy in between, so choose your battles wisely.

- Rusty

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