
Surf Forecasts:
Middleton Beach surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 18s period, SW swell with 14,370 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 16s 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 Monday (Jul 13) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 2.5m 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 5.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 16ft (5.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Middleton Beach over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here, let’s talk about what’s coming up for Middleton Beach.
At first, the surf is a bit of a mixed bag. The first few days have size, but the wind is a cross-off rather than clean offshore, so it’s not going to be as good as it could be. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 65°.
Sunday, July 12th and Monday, July 13th have solid swell coming in from the SSW, around 12ft to 13ft, with a very long 15 to 16 second period. That’s a powerful groundswell. The combined energy is very strong (5765 to 7750), so there’s plenty of push. But the wind is a moderate cross-off all day, so it’s going to be a bit unruly and messy. That’s big, powerful surf for experienced surfers only.
Tuesday, July 14th is the pick of the early week. The wind drops to a light breeze from the NNW, still cross-off, and the swell settles to 7ft to 8ft from the SSW, with a 15 second period. The energy is still strong (3394 to 3071), but the lighter wind will make it much cleaner. This is the window for the more confident surfer.
Wednesday, July 15th and Thursday, July 16th see the wind picking up again, with a fresh to moderate breeze from the north, making it bumpy. The swell stays around 8ft, but the quality drops off. Not worth the effort.
Friday, July 17th the swell fades to 4ft to 5ft and the energy drops to moderate (886 to 689). The wind finally goes offshore from the NW in the morning, offering clean conditions, but the surf is too small and weak to get excited about.
Saturday, July 18th is a big one, but not for the right reasons. A massive 15ft SSW swell rolls in with a very long 18 second period, and the energy is huge (22263). The problem is a strong breeze from the W, making it all a dangerous, howling mess. At 15ft, that’s expert-only territory, and the wind is so strong it’s more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle-surfing one.
Sunday, July 19th is the standout. The wind drops to a gentle offshore breeze from the WNW, and the swell drops to a cleaner 13ft from the SSW, with a 14 second period. The energy is still very strong (7033), but the wind is light and offshore, creating clean, lined-up waves. This is the best day for experienced surfers on the whole forecast. The afternoon gets even better with a near-glass off from the SW and 12ft swell.
Monday, July 20th through Wednesday, July 22nd is a quiet period. The swell drops to 5ft to 6ft, with weak energy, and the wind is onshore or cross-shore, creating choppy, poor conditions. A couple of days to skip.
Thursday, July 23rd and Friday, July 24th see another big pulse of swell, with 13ft to 15ft SSW swell and a 17 to 18 second period. The energy is massive (9355 to 14984). But the wind is a moderate cross-off, so expect big, powerful, but bumpy surf. Only for the strong, experienced crew.
Saturday, July 25th is a promising late call. The wind turns offshore from the NW, and the swell is a solid 13ft from the SSW, with a 13 second period. The energy is still strong (4983). The wind is moderate offshore, so it should be clean and powerful. A good day for experienced surfers, though it’s further out so less certain.
Sunday, July 26th and Monday, July 27th the swell drops right off, and the wind gets strong again, pushing the surf into poor territory.
So, the absolute best on offer is Sunday, July 19th – that’s the one to circle. The combination of a clean, gentle offshore wind and a solid 13ft SSW groundswell with very high energy will be firing. For a late-run shout, Saturday, July 25th also looks promising with offshore winds and a solid 13ft swell.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
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4902 | 6694 | 10499 | 7088 | 3329 | 2293 | 1994 | 3071 | 2151 | 1415 | 3639 | 3297 | 2801 | 1970 | 827 | 746 | 537 | 1519 | 13626 | 12423 | 7426 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 9:27AM1.28m | 10:13AM1.32m | 10:55AM1.32m | 11:34AM1.28m | 12:08PM1.20m | 12:32PM1.09m | 12:39PM0.98m | 2:21AM0.68m | |||||||||||||
Low Tide | 6:07PM0.23m | 6:48PM0.22m | 7:27PM0.25m | 8:05PM0.31m | 8:37PM0.40m | 8:52PM0.50m | 8:30PM0.58m | ||||||||||||||
7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | |
— | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | — | — | 10 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
Temp °C | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
Feels °C | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 18 | — | S 10 |
4902 | 6694 | 10499 | 7088 | 3329 | 1858 | 1994 | 3071 | 2151 | 1253 | 3639 | 3297 | 2801 | 1970 | 827 | 746 | 537 | 1519 | 8637 | — | 130 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SSW 18 | — | — | SSW 13 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | — | SW 22 | SSW 18 | — | NE 5 | NE 5 | WSW 8 | S 12 | WSW 7 | SW 8 | SW 21 | — | — | — |
863 | 1056 | — | — | 1821 | 2293 | 1400 | — | 118 | 1415 | — | 6 | 4 | 142 | 187 | 96 | 53 | 1290 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 15 | SSE 13 | SE 12 | ENE 6 | SSW 8 | S 12 | ESE 11 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | 34 | 38 | 4 | 44 | 99 | 11 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | N 4 | N 4 | NNW 4 | NW 4 | NNW 3 | W 8 | — | W 7 | WSW 8 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 42 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 9 | 383 | — | 158 | 473 | 13626 | 12423 | 7426 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 289 | 289 | 10 | 55 | 55 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 1090 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 39 | 55 | 10 | 1431 | 1309 | 1622 | 55 |
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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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