
Surf Forecasts:
Middleton Beach surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 19s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 8,800 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 19s 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 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 1.3m and 14s is also forecast. Another secondary swell of 1.9m 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 4.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 13) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Middleton Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ve got to be straight with you—this 16-day run for Middleton Beach is a real mixed bag, and it takes a while to get anything worth paddling out for. The first week is mostly a write-off, with a lot of junky, blown-out conditions and inconsistent, sheltered swell. Things only start to look promising from next Friday onwards, with a couple of proper standouts.
The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing wild there.
Alright, let’s break it down. The first real chance to get wet won’t come until Friday the 11th. The swell is 5ft from the SSW with a very long period of 19 seconds, and we’ve got gentle cross-offshore winds. That’s a clean setup, with combined energy of 2986 (moderate). There’s a better window that same afternoon—7ft from the SW at 18 seconds, with an offshore breeze (gentle offshore and clean), energy at 3344. This is one of the true standouts for the period. The long period and offshore wind will mean nice, lined-up waves, but at a sheltered spot like Middleton, the sets could be a bit straight—still a solid option for a fun session.
Saturday the 12th is a bit of a letdown after that. A 7ft SW swell with offshore wind early, but it’s fresh and the energy drops to 2047. By afternoon, the swell drops to 6ft and the wind swings cross-off—clean but not firing.
Sunday the 13th sees another pulse: a 12ft WSW swell (13 seconds) with fresh offshore wind, energy at 4358. That’s hefty and clean, but 12ft is big for this break—better suited to experienced surfers. The afternoon bumps to 13ft from the SW but the wind goes cross-off, still clean but it’s a lot of water. Combined energy is 5227.
Then we hit a quieter patch. From Monday the 14th through to Thursday the 17th, the surf is smaller or messy, with cross-on winds and energy levels under 2000 for most of it. Not worth the drive.
The next real standout hits on Monday the 21st of September. We’ve got a 12ft SSW swell with a 17-second period, offshore winds at 9 mph, and combined energy of 7230—that’s strong. Conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. This is the second true highlight of the outlook: powerful, clean, and well-formed, but it’s not for beginners. The following Tuesday morning the 22nd looks even beefier—13ft from the SW, 16 seconds, offshore winds 16 mph, energy at 7602. Also rated excellent for the pros.
Now, earlier in the run, before any of this good stuff, there’s a long gap. From the 7th through to the 10th of September, it’s all poor conditions: strong onshore or cross-onshore winds, lumpy, choppy, with marginal tide issues. Even the swell is there (12ft on the 7th, again on the 8th), but the wind just ruins it. That big 15ft spike on the afternoon of the 20th is there, but it’s cross-onshore and messy—energy is massive at 20135, but not for a clean surf. Given the beach setup and strong wind, that late September window could be more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer.
To sum it up: the best bets are Friday the 11th afternoon (7ft, offshore, clean) and Monday the 21st morning (12ft, extended period, offshore). Everything else is either too small, too windy, or too big for the average punter. Expect a long wait.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Sun night, strong winds from the ESE by Tue afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the W by Sat morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 |
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8800 | 5856 | 4620 | 5531 | 7945 | 6168 | 4645 | 3245 | 2544 | 1262 | 767 | 903 | 1105 | 1337 | 3013 | 2878 | 1929 | 1384 | 1196 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:32AM0.74m | 8:49AM1.05m | 00:15AM0.68m | 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 | ||||||
Low Tide | 1:39AM0.74m | 4:53PM0.16m | 2:53AM0.65m | 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 | |||||||
— | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | |
5:52 | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 23 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 |
Feels °C | 8 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 22 | 16 | 11 | 10 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | E 8 | E 8 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 |
8800 | 5856 | 4620 | 5531 | 7945 | 6168 | 4645 | 3245 | 2544 | 1262 | 767 | 903 | 464 | 401 | 3013 | 2878 | 1929 | 1384 | 1196 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 6 | ESE 6 | — | SSW 5 | — | — | — | S 28 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SW 15 | SW 14 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 |
— | 33 | 17 | — | 9 | — | — | — | 15 | 389 | 305 | 248 | 1105 | 726 | 309 | 177 | 115 | 94 | 69 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 26 | SSW 24 | SSW 23 | S 12 | SW 19 | S 11 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 66 | 217 | 202 | 101 | 1337 | 22 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | — | — | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | SE 6 | ESE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | — | W 4 | W 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 9 |
225 | — | — | 24 | 74 | 337 | 653 | 694 | 828 | 805 | 639 | 529 | 548 | 522 | — | 13 | 190 | 338 | 660 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 98 | 283 | 283 | 283 | 287 | 288 | 271 | 271 | 271 | 271 | 59 | 25 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1090 | 101 | 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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