
Surf Forecasts:
Middleton Beach surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 18s period, SW swell with 9,554 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 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 Friday (Sep 04) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 3.0m and 12s. 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 4.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Middleton Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve got a bit of a mixed bag for you from Middleton Beach. Don’t get your hopes up too high for the first week—there’s a lot of waiting around before we see something truly special. The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, so nothing wild there.
The forecast kicks off on Friday the 4th with a solid pulse of swell, but it’s a messy one. We’re looking at 18 ft from the SW early on Friday morning, with a 12-second period, but that wind is howling out of the WSW at 25 mph, cross-off but strong. The wave energy is cranked right up (8533), but the conditions are marginal at best. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, but with that size, honestly, it’s more of a look-and-see situation. Friday afternoon drops to 12 ft, still from the SSW, but the wind stays lively. Not great.
Saturday the 5th is similar—7 ft from the SW in the morning, dropping to 5 ft by the arvo. The wind swings NNW at 12 mph, still cross-off, and the wave energy is moderate (3121 and 1956). But the forecast says marginal, so it’s not really firing. Sunday the 6th is a write-off: the wind goes cross-on from the SSE, and the swell is onshore and lumpy. A 0 out of 10 says it all. That continues through Monday and Tuesday the 8th and 9th—big swells, but with onshore winds and poor quality. The wave energy is massive (up to 9585), but it’s just not clean. For a beach-and-reef setup like this, with that wind, it’s looking more like a kite surfer’s playground than a paddler’s dream.
We get a brief flicker of hope on Saturday the 12th. The morning brings 12 ft from the SW with a 16-second period and cross-off NNW wind at 22 mph. The wave energy is strong (5989), but it’s still marginal. Then Saturday afternoon, the wind shifts offshore from the NW at 16 mph, and the swell drops to 8 ft with a 15-second period. The energy is moderate (3324), but the conditions are clean and the forecast says “expect very good surf conditions.” That’s a standout for the week, but it’s not huge.
Sunday the 13th goes back to poor with strong WSW wind, and Monday the 14th is cross-shore chop. Not worth it.
Now, here’s the real standout. Tuesday the 15th: morning session, we’ve got 12 ft from the SSW with a 17-second period, and the wind is a gentle WSW breeze at 9 mph, cross-off. The wave energy is pumping (6576), and the forecast says “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” That’s a 4 out of 10, and it’s the best call of the whole window. The swell is over 8 ft, so it’s for the crew who know what they’re doing. The long period (17 seconds) means it’s a groundswell, and it’ll be peeling nicely with the offshore flow. The wind is light, so it’ll be clean. This is the one to circle.
Wednesday the 16th is a big swell day again—16 ft from the SSW in the morning, but the wind is onshore from the E at 9 mph, so it’s a bit of a gamble. The energy is huge (14665), but the conditions are marginal. The afternoon goes lumpy with cross-on wind.
The end of the window has a couple of nice moments. Thursday the 17th afternoon: 7 ft from the SW with a 14-second period, light NNW wind at 6 mph, cross-off. The forecast says “expect very good surf conditions,” and the energy is moderate (2997). That’s a clean, fun option. Friday the 18th morning is even lighter—5 ft from the SW, 14-second period, and barely a breath of wind from the WSW at 3 mph. “Expect good surf conditions” with a 2 out of 10. Small, but clean.
And then the final highlight: Saturday the 19th morning. We’ve got 15 ft from the SSW with an 18-second period—that’s a very long period groundswell. The wind is glassy out of the north at 3 mph. The wave energy is massive (11525), and the forecast says “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” That’s a 4 out of 10. For a long-period swell like this, Middleton Beach can be tricky—it’s a beach break, so it might break a bit straight—but with glassy conditions and that size, it’s a serious option for the experienced crew. Just be aware that crowds are possible here.
So, to sum it up: the first week is mostly a washout. The standout is Tuesday the 15th morning for the big, clean groundswell, and Saturday the 19th morning for the glassy, massive swell. Don’t waste your time on the rest.
Stay salty,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WSW on Fri morning, light winds from the NW by Sat night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Mon night, fresh winds from the ENE by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 8 | S 9 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 17 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
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6254 | 8406 | 3146 | 2810 | 1665 | 947 | 1853 | 2084 | 1901 | 7686 | 6673 | 5002 | 4447 | 9125 | 9554 | 6262 | 4678 | 3598 | 2305 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 1:44AM0.92m | 4:32AM0.90m | 7:51AM0.98m | 1:32AM0.74m | 8:49AM1.05m | 00:15AM0.68m | 9:34AM1.09m | 11:45PM0.67m | 10:13AM1.08m | 11:32PM0.68m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 3:55PM0.25m | 4:09PM0.18m | 4:30PM0.14m | 1:39AM0.74m | 4:53PM0.16m | 2:53AM0.65m | 5:15PM0.20m | 3:34AM0.56m | 5:32PM0.28m | 4:11AM0.49m | |||||||||
— | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | |
5:50 | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | |
mm | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 9 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 16 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 22 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 17 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
1001 | 127 | 3065 | 2810 | 1413 | 942 | 20 | 1575 | 1103 | 7686 | 6673 | 5002 | 4447 | 9125 | 9554 | 6262 | 4678 | 3598 | 2305 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 20 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | — | SW 20 | SW 18 | SSE 8 | — | — | ESE 6 | — | — | — | — | S 19 | SSW 26 |
— | — | 188 | 1589 | 1665 | 947 | — | 204 | 1901 | 437 | — | — | 31 | — | — | — | — | 267 | 66 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSE 16 | SW 16 | SSE 15 | WSW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 80 | 1412 | 43 | 67 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | — | NNW 3 | NNW 3 | SSW 8 | S 9 | S 9 | — | — | — | — | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 8 | E 8 | E 5 | ENE 6 |
6254 | 8406 | 3146 | — | 4 | 6 | 1853 | 2084 | 1250 | — | — | — | — | 23 | 31 | 136 | 161 | 106 | 117 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 893 | 1875 | 304 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 252 | 1431 | 289 | 39 | 271 | 289 | 39 | 283 | 288 | 271 | 300 | 152 | 59 |
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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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