Middleton Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here, looking at the surf ahead for Middleton Beach. At first glance, it's a bit of a mixed bag. This spot is pretty sheltered, and very inconsistent, so we have to pick our moments. The water temp sits around 64°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you might get away with a slightly thinner wetsuit.

The action starts Sunday afternoon the 23rd of August. We've got a clean 8ft SW swell but it's a cross-off wind and the conditions are only marginal, so it's not the best start. Something to watch but not to get too excited about.

Monday the 24th looks much better. Morning brings an 8ft SW groundswell with a 14-second period and gentle offshore NW winds. The combined energy is strong at (2981). This is a real standout for the cleaner, more lined-up waves. The afternoon holds similarly clean conditions with an 8ft SW swell and light offshore WNW breeze. That morning session is the pick of the first few days.

Tuesday the 25th starts with a drop in size to 4ft SW swell, but a long 15-second period. Fresh offshore wind keeps it clean, but the energy is low (1173). It's a bit marginal. The afternoon bumps back up to 8ft SW swell, but again the quality is questionable.

Now, Wednesday the 26th is the big one for experienced crew. The morning shows 10ft SW groundswell with a 15-second period and very light offshore wind. The combined energy is very strong (6956). This is excellent for those who can handle it. But the real standout is Wednesday afternoon: a 13ft SW groundswell with an 18-second period and glassy conditions. The energy is a massive (10507), and it says excellent for experienced surfers. That's a full-on session for the experts, with super long-period groundswell that will be powerful and demanding at this beach break.

Thursday the 27th and Friday the 28th are write-offs. Strong, onshore and cross-shore winds from the south ruin the quality, dropping the rating to zero. The swell is still there, but the wind chops it up badly. A few days to skip altogether.

Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th start to improve. Sunday morning the 30th looks promising with an 8ft SW groundswell, 16-second period, and light offshore NNW winds. The energy is strong (3584) and conditions look clean. This is a good window for competent surfers.

Monday the 31st holds some solid 7-7ft SW groundswell with a 16-second period and clean cross-off winds. That afternoon session is another real standout for the second week, with clean conditions and good energy (2519).

The first few days of September are a bit messy with strong winds, but Wednesday the 2nd picks up again with a 10ft SW swell and offshore WNW wind. The energy is high (2961) and conditions are looking very good.

Then we get into the big stuff. Thursday the 3rd of September has an 12ft SW groundswell with a 15-second period, but a strong offshore wind of 22 mph. It's a clean but challenging session for experts only.

The real monster, and the absolute best of the entire outlook, is Monday the 7th of September. The morning session delivers a massive 23ft SW groundswell with a 15-second period and gentle offshore wind. The combined energy is enormous (23400). The afternoon is even bigger, with a 23ft SSW groundswell, a 16-second period, and the same gentle offshore breeze. The energy reaches a colossal (25636). This is exceptional, heavy-duty surf for serious, expert surfers only. If you are not a pro, stay well clear. This is the one to circle on the calendar, even if it's a long way off and less certain this far out.

Stay safe out there.
Rusty

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