
Surf Forecasts:
Middleton Beach surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SW swell with 7,945 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 17s 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 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 1.4m and 8s is also forecast. 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 3.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 12) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 11th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 11th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Middleton Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve gotta be straight with you – the next couple of weeks at Middleton Beach look like a real mixed bag. We’re in for a long stretch of waiting, with a lot of wind-ruined days and only a couple of windows where it all comes together. The water’s sitting at 63°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t be freezing your arse off while you’re staring at the whitecaps.
The pattern starts pretty grim. Tuesday and Wednesday the 8th and 9th of September are write-offs – strong onshore winds and big, messy surf. That carries on through Thursday the 10th. Friday the 11th eases up a bit, but it’s still cross-shore and only marginal, with a 6ft to 6ft SW swell (period 15-16 seconds) and the energy is moderate (2,756). Not worth paddling out for.
Saturday the 12th gets a bit interesting in the morning. There’s a strong offshore wind from the west, but it’s a 25 mph blow, so even though it’s clean, that’s a big paddle. The swell’s 6ft from the SW with a 16-second period, but the energy’s only moderate (1,853). The afternoon sees a 10ft swell from the WSW, but the period drops to a short 8 seconds, so it’s just a washing machine. Sunday the 13th is a write-off again.
Monday the 14th through to Thursday the 17th September is a real slog. We’ve got a 8ft to 10ft SW swell, but the wind is mainly cross-onshore, chopping it up. The morning of Thursday the 17th is the best of this lot – a moderate offshore breeze from the west, clean lines, 6ft from the SW (15 seconds, 1,660 energy). But it’s only a marginal call, so don’t get too excited.
The real standout, and I mean the *only* standout you should pencil in, is the weekend of the 20th and 21st of September. Sunday the 20th is the pick of the whole 16-day window. The morning shows a 13ft SSW swell with a very long 17-second period, and the energy is strong (9,789). The wind is a gentle offshore, so it’s clean. The afternoon is even better – 15ft from the SSW, same period, energy through the roof (11,414), and a light cross-offshore breeze. That’s what I call a proper groundswell. This is expert territory – over 8ft, so leave the foamies at home. The long period means it’ll be a bit fat and straight at the beach, but if you can find a bank or a rip, it’ll be a hell of a ride. Expect crowds to be possible.
Monday the 21st holds a solid 12ft from the SSW (16 seconds, 6,684 energy), with a fresh offshore wind, but it’s a bit windier than Sunday. Then Wednesday the 23rd of September has another strong pulse – 10ft to 13ft from the SSW, with a moderate offshore wind and energy in the strong range (6,451 to 7,835). Again, experts only.
The gap in the middle is rough – from Tuesday the 10th through to Saturday the 19th, there’s barely a session worth chasing. That’s a solid week of disappointment. But the 20th and 23rd look like they could deliver the goods. Fingers crossed the forecasts hold.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Sat morning, calm by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | WSW 8 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 8 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 |
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7945 | 6545 | 4588 | 3598 | 2727 | 1169 | 949 | 988 | 1349 | 1384 | 1325 | 2982 | 1783 | 1190 | 1163 | 837 | 1355 | 2004 | 2576 | 3372 | 3765 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:34AM1.09m | 11:45PM0.67m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:15PM0.20m | 3:34AM0.56m | 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 | ||||||||
6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | |
— | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 9 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 11 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | E 8 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 |
7945 | 6545 | 4588 | 3598 | 2727 | 1169 | 949 | 988 | 1349 | 1384 | 1325 | 2982 | 1783 | 964 | 1163 | 837 | 10 | 2004 | 2576 | 3372 | 3765 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | S 28 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | E 8 | E 8 | SW 18 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | S 10 | SSW 8 | E 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 15 | 383 | 243 | 239 | 284 | 295 | 1215 | 157 | 60 | 32 | 88 | 134 | 10 | 305 | 201 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 26 | SSW 24 | SW 22 | SW 21 | SW 19 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 12 | E 8 | WSW 18 | S 10 | SSW 12 | E 7 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 66 | 217 | 242 | 365 | 1077 | 30 | 11 | 10 | 3 | 32 | 207 | 2 | 256 | 4 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 5 | SE 6 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | E 8 | NW 3 | W 6 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 7 | SW 8 | — | — | ENE 3 | ENE 5 |
67 | 292 | 512 | 510 | 569 | 609 | 454 | 408 | — | — | 253 | 6 | 302 | 1190 | 376 | 272 | 1355 | — | — | 9 | 77 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 287 | 288 | 271 | 271 | 152 | 271 | 59 | 92 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 1090 | 1526 | 5 | 759 | 101 | 5 | 7 | 287 | 98 |
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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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