
Surf Forecasts:
Middleton Beach surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 18s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 5,083 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 18s 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 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 14s. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 13) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Fri 11th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Fri 11th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Middleton Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, I'm Rusty. Let's have a look at what's on the table for Middleton Beach over the next couple of weeks.
We are in for a bit of a wait, I'm not gonna lie. The first few days are a write-off, so don't bother paddling out until at least Friday the 11th. We've got some serious swell on the way, but the wind is going to be a real challenge to start with.
Wednesday the 9th and Thursday the 10th are a total no-go. That's a solid 8.2ft to 4.9ft SSW swell coming in with a long 15 to 16-second period, but a strong cross-onshore wind (19 mph) is just wrecking everything. Lumpy, poor conditions across the board.
Friday the 11th is when things start to look interesting. The morning is a bit marginal with a NNE cross-shore, but by the afternoon we see a shift. The wind goes light and cross-off from the North, cleaning things right up. We're looking at a 5.2ft SSW groundswell with a very long 18-second period (combined energy of 2592). For Middleton, a long period SSW swell can produce some nice lines. This is your first real window for a surf. It's not a standout, but after the last few days, it's a welcome sight.
The weekend (Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th) is a mixed bag. Saturday morning has clean waves thanks to a strong offshore from the West (19 mph), but it's fresh and the 5.9ft swell might be a bit onshore by the afternoon. Sunday afternoon has a bit more size, pushing 6.9ft, but it gets a bit rough again. There are options for the patient surfer, but nothing world-beating.
Then the middle of next week (Monday 14th to Wednesday 16th) gets blown out again with onshore winds and a big, lumpy 9.8ft to 7.5ft swell. Stay home.
Now, there is a true standout at the very end of the forecast period. It’s a long way out, so take it with a grain of salt, but it looks epic. Saturday the 19th of September to Tuesday the 22nd of September is the real deal. On the Saturday afternoon we see an 11.5ft SSW swell with a moderate offshore wind. The energy starts building, and then it gets serious.
The real highlight is Sunday the 20th through Monday the 21st. We are looking at a massive 16.4ft to 19.7ft SSW groundswell, with periods of 16 to 18 seconds. The combined swell energy is off the charts (12868 to 21777). The wind is forecast to be offshore or cross-off, which means these monsters could be absolutely perfect. This is big wave territory. Anything over 8.2ft is for experts only, and at 19.7ft, this is a serious, serious swell. Middleton is a sheltered spot, but if it handles this direction, it could be the session of the year. The Tuesday morning (22nd) looks excellent too, with a clean, moderate offshore wind on a still huge 16.4ft swell.
Be warned: This is a hold-out. The first week is a struggle, but the second week has a massive payoff for the experienced crew who can handle it.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Tue night, light winds from the NE by Fri afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri night, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the S by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 |
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4588 | 3598 | 2727 | 1271 | 949 | 988 | 1366 | 1493 | 1602 | 2653 | 1664 | 1284 | 1109 | 1388 | 2160 | 2763 | 3167 | 4066 | 4530 | |
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 | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 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 | |||||||
— | 6:16 | — | — | 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 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 5 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 |
4588 | 3598 | 2727 | 1271 | 949 | 988 | 1366 | 1493 | 1602 | 2653 | 1664 | 1284 | 1109 | 1388 | 2160 | 2763 | 3167 | 4066 | 4530 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 28 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | E 8 | E 8 | SW 14 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | WSW 8 | SSW 9 | S 11 | SW 7 | SW 8 | — | — |
— | — | 15 | 383 | 243 | 190 | 283 | 198 | 787 | 120 | 57 | 41 | 263 | 52 | 35 | 211 | 203 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSW 26 | SSW 24 | SW 22 | SSW 21 | SW 19 | E 8 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | E 7 | S 11 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | — | — |
— | — | — | 66 | 217 | 242 | 302 | 863 | 203 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 28 | 83 | 17 | 8 | 3 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | — | — | WNW 3 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | — | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | — | — | — | ENE 5 |
432 | 425 | 408 | 453 | 368 | 357 | 300 | — | — | 5 | 273 | 320 | — | 191 | 522 | — | — | — | 91 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 271 | 271 | 152 | 271 | 59 | 59 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 101 | 1526 | 5 | 101 | 101 | 271 | 98 | 313 | 283 |
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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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