Surf Forecasts:
Middleton Beach surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with 13,824 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period with SSW 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s. 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 5.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 16ft (5.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Middleton Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's take a proper look at what's coming down the pipe for Middleton Beach.
We’ve got a solid run of surf on the horizon, but it’s a bit of a mixed bag with the wind. The pattern is setting up with a series of powerful SW groundswells, but not every day is going to be a peach. You’ll want to pick your sessions carefully.
The first real standout is Saturday the 22nd. The morning is looking prime with a clean 8ft swell from the SSW at a long 16 seconds—that’s proper groundswell energy. The wind is a light, cross-off N breeze, so the conditions should be really good. This is your best bet early on. Keep in mind this is a very sheltered spot, so the swell is dialed in.
Sunday the 23rd is a write-off, unfortunately. The wind is messy and we've got rain and poor conditions. Save your energy.
Monday the 24th is a cracker. Morning brings offshore breeze with that same 8ft SW swell (14 seconds), and then the afternoon turns glassy with a lighter 6ft swell and a slight offshore wind. That afternoon session is going to be ridiculously clean. Get on it.
Tuesday the 25th is a tale of two halves. The morning is blown out by strong NW wind, but the afternoon! The afternoon is the highlight of the outlook for me. We've got a solid 10ft swell from the SW (14 seconds) with a moderate offshore breeze. This is going to be clean, punchy and powerful—not for beginners, that's for sure. It's a standout session.
Then things get serious. Wednesday the 26th, a massive 13ft SW groundswell rolls in with a period of 19 seconds. This is real-deal, expert-only territory. The wind is cross-off but strong, so it’ll be raw and powerful. It’s best to watch from the beach if you're not in the top tier.
The following days, from the 27th to the 30th, are mostly messy with cross-shore winds and drop in quality, although the swell stays decent. Not the best windows.
Another promising period kicks off on Monday the 31st of August. The morning session looks excellent with an 8ft SW swell (16 seconds) and a gentle offshore breeze. Clean lines are on the cards.
The pattern repeats through the start of September, with solid swells but the wind being the main variable. Thursday the 3rd of September afternoon is worth a mention for the experienced crew: a clean 8ft SSW swell with gentle winds.
So, to wrap it up: Monday the 24th afternoon for the glassy, clean waves, and Tuesday the 25th afternoon for the standout power session. The rest of the window is good swell, but you'll need to dodge the wind.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Mon night, fresh winds from the NW by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 13 |
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2803 | 3639 | 2911 | 1759 | 1614 | 1756 | 4772 | 2756 | 1299 | 629 | 1622 | 3013 | 2923 | 12160 | 10217 | 8338 | 3816 | 4010 | 2359 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | off | glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 7:09AM0.89m | 8:08AM0.95m | 8:45AM1.01m | 9:18AM1.06m | 11:52PM0.66m | 9:50AM1.09m | 11:37PM0.68m | 10:20AM1.09m | 11:38PM0.70m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 5:22PM0.30m | 5:08PM0.29m | 5:04PM0.28m | 5:10PM0.27m | 2:54AM0.62m | 5:23PM0.28m | 3:38AM0.57m | 5:38PM0.30m | 4:15AM0.52m | ||||||||||
— | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | |
5:39 | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | 6 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
Feels °C | 12 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 13 |
2803 | 3639 | 2911 | 1759 | 1614 | 1756 | 4772 | 2756 | 1299 | 629 | 1622 | 3013 | 2923 | 12160 | 10217 | 8338 | 3816 | 4010 | 2359 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | SW 18 | SW 17 | — | S 13 | SSW 13 | WSW 7 | S 9 | S 13 | WSW 22 | S 12 | — | — | — | — | S 12 |
2065 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 201 | 493 | — | 55 | 648 | 146 | 173 | 408 | 188 | 11 | — | — | — | — | 45 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | E 5 | E 5 | — | — | — | S 12 | — | — | S 12 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 16 |
— | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 294 | — | — | 25 | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 7 | — | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | SSW 9 | — | SW 8 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 205 | — | 318 | 417 | 497 | — | 482 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 5 | 101 | 101 | 289 | 309 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 55 | 5 | 55 | 101 | 1431 | 283 | 283 | 283 | 10 |
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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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