
Surf Forecasts:
Middleton Beach surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 11,385 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 21s. The wind is predicted to be glassy 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 Saturday (Aug 01) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 16ft (5.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Middleton Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s shaping up at Middleton Beach.
Look, the next 16 days are a mixed bag, but there are some real standouts if you’re willing to be patient. The first few days are a bit average, but the ocean’s got some serious energy building later on.
We’ve got a bit of a wait for the first proper session. It kicks off on Tuesday, the 28th of July. The afternoon is the pick of that day – the wind goes glassy, and we’re looking at a solid 10ft SSW swell with a long 14-second period. The combined energy is pumping hard at 4570 (moderate wave energy). The water is sitting at 64°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – a nice little bonus. That’s a session for the experienced crew, not beginners.
Wednesday morning the 29th is cleaner, with a nice cross-off breeze and a 7ft S swell. The period drops to 11 seconds, but it’s still a fun, manageable size. The afternoon is even better – glassy conditions again, with a 6ft SSW swell carrying a very long 16-second period. That long period will make for some great shaped waves, but at a beach break like Middleton, it might break a bit straight. Still, the energy is there (2188).
There’s a lull through Thursday and Friday morning, but Friday afternoon the 31st of July is a standout. An 12ft SSW swell with a 16-second period, and the wind is a clean cross-off. The energy is huge at 7091 (strong wave energy). This is for the experienced surfer.
Now, Saturday the 1st of August turns ugly. A 15ft swell but with a nasty cross-onshore wind. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. Sunday the 2nd is also a write-off with messy cross-shore wind.
The next window comes back around on Monday afternoon the 3rd of August. An 8ft SSW swell, 15-second period, and a gentle cross-off breeze. The waves will be clean and the energy is moderate (2884). A solid session.
But the real highlight, the one to circle on the calendar, is Wednesday morning the 5th of August. Glassy conditions, a 13ft SW swell with a very long 17-second period, and the combined energy is absolutely massive at 10334 (strong to very strong wave energy). This is an excellent, expert-level session. The water will be glassy, and the waves will have serious power.
There’s another big pulse on Friday afternoon the 7th of August – a 16ft SW swell with an 18-second period, strong offshore wind, and energy readings off the charts at 19303 (very strong wave energy). This is big, powerful, and for experts only.
The second week from the 8th of August onward is consistently big. A lot of 10ft to 20ft SW swell, but the wind is often strong or cross. The morning of Tuesday the 11th of August sees a massive 28ft SW swell, but with a cross-onshore wind – it’s huge, but messy. The energy is a staggering 58656 (very strong wave energy). The afternoon of Wednesday the 12th of August is another big one with a 21ft WSW swell, clean cross-off wind, and energy at 30115. Again, experts only.
The pick of the whole period? Wednesday morning the 5th of August. Glassy, big, powerful, and clean. If you’re experienced, that’s your day.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Sun morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
3773 | 4178 | 2123 | 1127 | 1322 | 1112 | 701 | 785 | 3375 | 5231 | 7091 | 9048 | 9237 | 5920 | 4668 | 1679 | 1006 | 898 | 1874 | 2613 | 1906 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:02AM1.19m | 1:19AM0.64m | 10:32AM1.20m | 00:55AM0.64m | 11:01AM1.19m | 00:55AM0.66m | 11:30AM1.15m | 1:00AM0.67m | 11:56AM1.09m | 1:06AM0.71m | 12:21PM1.00m | 1:18AM0.75m | 12:40PM0.88m | 1:38AM0.81m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:12PM0.31m | 2:10AM0.64m | 6:30PM0.31m | 3:25AM0.62m | 6:49PM0.34m | 4:11AM0.60m | 7:06PM0.38m | 4:52AM0.59m | 7:19PM0.44m | 5:35AM0.58m | 7:25PM0.49m | 6:24AM0.59m | 7:20PM0.53m | ||||||||
7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | |
— | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 17 |
Feels °C | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 16 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SE 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
3773 | 4178 | 2123 | 1127 | 866 | 535 | 701 | 785 | 3375 | 5231 | 7091 | 10 | 9237 | 5920 | 4668 | 1679 | 993 | 898 | 1874 | 2613 | 1906 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 10 | S 9 | SE 14 | ESE 13 | — | — | SE 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | S 11 | ENE 6 | E 6 | SW 20 |
117 | 392 | 1089 | 870 | 1322 | 1112 | 266 | 241 | 8 | 17 | — | — | 9 | 3912 | 1076 | 1233 | 1006 | 533 | 50 | 40 | 1583 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 18 | — | SE 16 | S 14 | SSW 19 | SE 14 | — | — | — | — | SSE 15 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SSE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SW 22 | E 6 |
— | — | — | 607 | — | 10 | 184 | 657 | 8 | — | — | — | — | 22 | 8 | 32 | 18 | 7 | 7 | 231 | 22 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | NE 4 | — | — | — | — | SW 16 | — | — | — | NE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | — | — | N 4 |
— | — | — | — | — | 6 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 9048 | — | — | — | 24 | 29 | 47 | — | — | 12 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 39 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 289 | 283 | 283 | 271 | 59 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 5 | 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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