
Surf Forecasts:
Middleton Beach surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 12 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 15s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 6,564 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 12 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 15s 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 Saturday (Sep 12) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 2.5m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Middleton Beach in the next 16 days are 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 7s period and expected on Friday (Sep 18) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sat 12th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sat 12th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sat 12th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Middleton Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, it’s Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you: the next couple of weeks are going to test your patience if you’re chasing waves at Middleton Beach. This stretch is very sheltered, so it takes a lot to get it firing, and for the most part, the ocean’s going to be a mess of cross-shore wind and lumpy conditions. But there are a couple of windows where it could all come together, and one morning in particular that looks like it’ll be well worth setting the alarm for.
The first real hope doesn’t show up until Sunday the 20th. Before that, we’re looking at a week of frustration. From Friday the 11th right through to the morning of Friday the 18th, it’s mostly marginal at best. There’s some swell pushing through, around 3ft to 5ft, but the winds are usually ruining it, coming cross-off or cross-on, and the description is mostly "marginal" or "poor". There is a brief moment on Friday morning the 18th when the breeze drops to light and it’s clean, with a 4ft SW swell, but it’s still small and the energy is weak (1082). It’s surfable, but you won’t be bragging about it.
Saturday the 19th is a write-off. A strong SW wind is hammering the coast at 25 mph, the swell jumps to 13ft, but the surface is chopped up and messy. That’s not paddle surfing; that’s kite-surfing conditions. You’d want to be on a board with a kite, not a leash.
Then comes the standout. Sunday morning the 20th. This is the one to circle. The swell is holding at a solid 13ft from the SW with a 15-second period, the wind has swung offshore from the west at 12 mph, and the water is clean. The combined energy is a massive 15890. This is going to be a proper, powerful swell. Now, let me be clear: 13ft is not for the faint-hearted. That’s expert territory. It’s a long-period groundswell, and at a beach setup like this, those long-period swells can tend to break straight and close out. This is a high-performance wave for experienced surfers only. The crowds? They’ll be out there, that’s for sure, so expect some company. The water temp is 63°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you might not need the thickest suit. Sunday afternoon drops off a bit with a cross-off breeze, but it’s still substantial. This is the best on offer, period.
The following week settles down but stays inconsistent. Monday the 21st has a few waves in the 10ft to 15ft range but the wind is cross-shore, making it tricky. Tuesday the 22nd has some size but it’s onshore and lumpy. The next real highlight is Wednesday morning the 23rd: a 7ft S swell at 12 seconds, light offshore wind, and the call is "very good" surf. It’s a more manageable size, and that offshore breeze makes it clean. It won’t have the power of Sunday, but for a more average surfer, this could be the better option. After that, it fades out. Thursday the 24th has a tiny window of clean 4ft surf in the morning, but it’s ordinary. Then Friday the 25th brings in another 11ft SW swell, but the wind is onshore from the southeast, making it messy, and Saturday the 26th is more of the same, with onshore winds and lumpy conditions.
So, bottom line: if you’re an experienced surfer, Sunday morning the 20th is your day. Unreal power, clean conditions, just be ready for a full-on paddle. If you want something less intense, Wednesday the 23rd looks like a solid, clean session. Otherwise, it’s a lot of waiting around for not much. That’s the way it goes sometimes.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Fri afternoon, strong winds from the WNW by Sat morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 23°C on Wed night, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Tue morning, light winds from the N by Wed night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
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1451 | 2653 | 6564 | 1055 | 1006 | 666 | 1078 | 3324 | 5127 | 4671 | 3532 | 2948 | 1647 | 1179 | 658 | 471 | 614 | 588 | 540 | 479 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 10:07AM0.56m | 00:23AM0.93m | 00:45AM0.91m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 7:26AM0.53m | 4:27PM0.31m | 4:31PM0.27m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | |
5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | |
mm | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 19 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 17 |
Feels °C | 17 | 16 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 15 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 17 | E 8 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | E 7 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
978 | 2653 | 41 | 1055 | 1006 | 666 | 837 | 3324 | 5127 | 4671 | 3532 | 2948 | 1647 | 1179 | 658 | 471 | 173 | 588 | 540 | 479 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 7 | S 10 | SW 17 | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | SW 19 | SSW 13 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | SW 15 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 |
1451 | 120 | 40 | 18 | 74 | 427 | 1078 | — | — | — | — | 96 | 700 | 610 | 414 | 290 | 614 | 168 | 108 | 74 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 12 | — | S 11 | E 7 | S 12 | S 9 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 18 | — | — | WSW 7 | S 13 | S 14 | SSW 18 | SW 17 |
13 | 3 | — | 2 | 4 | 24 | 85 | — | — | — | — | — | 214 | — | — | 5 | 222 | 148 | 130 | 238 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | NNW 3 | SW 16 | SW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 8 | — | — | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | — | W 7 | NW 3 | W 7 |
234 | 10 | 6564 | 1010 | 458 | 439 | 477 | 369 | — | — | 77 | 217 | 288 | 392 | 226 | 297 | — | 9 | 3 | 117 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 10 | 1090 | 770 | 5 | 101 | 101 | 155 | 287 | 287 | 291 | 271 | 287 | 59 | 59 | 25 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 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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