
Surf Forecasts:
Middleton Beach surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 17s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 14 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 4,163 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 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 Friday (Sep 11) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 8s. 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 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 14) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 12) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Fri 11th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Mon 14th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Middleton Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ve gotta be straight with you – for Middleton Beach, the next 16 days are a right mixed bag, and there’s a fair bit of wind to work through. There’s some solid swell on the cards, but you’ll need to pick your moments to get the clean ones.
The water temp is sitting at 63°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so that’s a nice little bonus if you’re heading out without a thick steamer.
We’re starting off with a bit of a slow burn. Wednesday and Thursday (9th and 10th September) are a write-off – fresh cross-onshore winds and lumpy, choppy surf. The swell is there, 8 ft dropping to 5 ft, but it’s messy. Not worth your time.
Friday the 11th is where we see a flicker of hope. The morning is still a bit average with a cross-off wind and 6 ft of SW swell (16-second period), but the afternoon cleans up nicely. The wind drops to a light breeze, cross-off, and the swell settles to 4 ft with a very long 18-second period. The combined energy is moderate (2631), and it’ll be clean. That’s a solid session for the more experienced crew – the long period will give some nice lines, but it might be a bit straight for the beach break. Still, a good one to get out for.
Saturday and Sunday (12th and 13th) are a write-off again – fresh winds making it lumpy or just too blown out, even if the swell is there. The Sunday morning has a brief window of offshore wind (WNW at 15 mph) with 4 ft of swell, but it’s marginal and only a 1/10 score.
The first real standout comes on Wednesday the 16th of September. The morning is glassy – zero wind, clean as a whistle – with 8 ft of SW swell rolling in at a 17-second period. The combined energy is strong (4002). This is a big, powerful groundswell, and with those conditions, Middleton will be offering up some serious, clean waves. It’s a bit much for the beginners (over 5 ft), but for the experienced crew, this is the pick of the first week. The long period means it’ll have plenty of push, but watch for long lulls between sets.
The end of the second week gets properly hefty, but it’s not for the faint-hearted. On Monday the 21st of September, we’ve got a massive 18 ft of SSW swell in the afternoon, with a 17-second period and combined energy readings of 17487 – that’s extreme. The wind is cross-off, keeping it clean, but this is expert-only territory. The swell is over 8 ft, so it’s dangerous for anyone without serious experience. Tuesday the 22nd is similar, with 18 ft and 15 ft swells, still cross-shore winds, so it’ll be a beast.
Wednesday the 23rd of September is another standout for the experienced crew. The morning has a 10 ft SSW swell with a 16-second period, light offshore winds, and clean conditions. The combined energy is strong (4899). This is a big, powerful day with proper shape, but again, over 8 ft, so experts only.
So, to wrap it up: the best on offer for the whole period is Wednesday the 16th of September morning (glassy, 8 ft, clean) for the experienced folks, and if you’re looking for a lighter, fun session, Friday the 11th of September afternoon (4 ft, clean, light wind). The big stuff at the end of the second week is for the hardcore crew only.
Stay safe out there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Wed morning, light winds from the NNW by Fri afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Sat morning, light winds from the ESE by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
3598 | 2727 | 1271 | 949 | 988 | 1366 | 1493 | 1215 | 2653 | 1664 | 1384 | 1203 | 492 | 2078 | 2847 | 4163 | 4163 | 3566 | 3440 | 3227 | 2379 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 10:13AM1.08m | 11:32PM0.68m | 10:47AM1.03m | 11:27PM0.72m | 11:15AM0.95m | 11:27PM0.77m | 11:35AM0.84m | 11:29PM0.83m | 11:41AM0.73m | 11:36PM0.88m | 11:26AM0.63m | 11:47PM0.92m | 10:48AM0.57m | 00:03AM0.93m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:32PM0.28m | 4:11AM0.49m | 5:43PM0.36m | 4:47AM0.45m | 5:44PM0.44m | 5:20AM0.42m | 5:33PM0.48m | 5:52AM0.43m | 5:10PM0.48m | 6:22AM0.45m | 4:43PM0.43m | 6:52AM0.49m | 4:28PM0.36m | ||||||||
6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | |
— | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 |
Feels °C | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 16 | 15 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
3598 | 2727 | 1271 | 949 | 988 | 1366 | 1493 | 1212 | 2653 | 1664 | 1384 | 1203 | 492 | 2078 | 2847 | 4163 | 4163 | 3566 | 3440 | 3227 | 2379 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 28 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 21 | E 8 | SW 18 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | SW 18 | S 10 | SW 8 | — | — | — | — | E 6 | E 6 |
— | 15 | 383 | 243 | 190 | 302 | 193 | 1215 | 114 | 55 | 40 | 27 | 437 | 108 | 321 | — | — | — | — | 62 | 36 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 26 | SSW 24 | SW 22 | S 11 | SW 19 | S 13 | S 12 | — | S 11 | S 10 | S 12 | E 7 | E 7 | — | — | — | — | WSW 7 | SW 21 |
— | — | 66 | 217 | 242 | 64 | 940 | 13 | 3 | — | 2 | 2 | 134 | 17 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 17 | 72 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | — | E 8 | WNW 3 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | — | — | — | ENE 4 | ENE 6 | — | — |
437 | 436 | 441 | 320 | 319 | 276 | — | 191 | 5 | 270 | 242 | 237 | 423 | 679 | — | — | — | 46 | 113 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 271 | 152 | 271 | 59 | 59 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 39 | 101 | 1431 | 5 | 101 | 101 | 101 | 7 | 287 | 92 | 283 | 1585 | 5 |
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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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