Middleton Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the table for Middleton Beach over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a slow start. The first day with anything worth paddling out for is Monday the 24th. There’s a solid 8ft SW groundswell rolling in with a period of 14 seconds – that’s got some proper grunt behind it, and combined wave energy is strong at 2981. The wind is offshore from the WNW at 9 mph, keeping things clean. Water temp sits at 64°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you won’t be needing the thickest rubber. This morning session is looking clean and punchy; a good start.

Monday afternoon stays on the same page – still 8ft from the SW, period drops a touch to 13 seconds, but the wind goes light offshore from the west. That’s a real treat; expect nice, clean lines. This Monday is the standout early in the period – it’s the best the first week has to offer.

Tuesday the 25th turns ugly. The wind cranks up from the NW at 19 mph, cross-offshore, and the swell drops right down. Morning is only 4ft of messy, short-period junk. Not worth the drive.

Wednesday the 26th brings in some serious size – 10ft SW groundswell in the morning with a period of 15 seconds. Combined energy is through the roof at 6301. That’s big, powerful surf. The wind is light cross-offshore, so it’ll be clean, but this is strictly for experienced surfers. The afternoon gets huge: 13ft SW swell, 18-second period, combined energy of 10179. But the wind goes cross-onshore and makes it choppy, so it’s more of a beast than a beauty.

Thursday the 27th stays big with 12ft to 13ft SW swells, but those 19 mph cross-shore winds will leave you battling lumpy, cross-chop conditions. Not the kind of day that’ll have you smiling.

The end of the first week goes flat and blown out. Friday the 28th and Saturday the 29th are poor – small, choppy swells with onshore winds. Saturday afternoon does see a clean 10ft SSW groundswell come in with light offshore wind, but the period is long at 17 seconds and the conditions are marked as questionable. Could be a late call for experienced surfers.

Sunday the 30th is interesting. There’s a consistent 10ft SW groundswell, period 16-17 seconds, and the wind is light cross-offshore in the morning. Combined energy is 6117. This could be a good, clean session for anyone comfortable with solid waves.

Now into the second week, things get a bit more promising. Monday the 31st has 7ft to 7ft SW groundswell, periods around 15-16 seconds, with clean conditions in the morning. A solid, manageable option.

But the real standout in the whole forecast is Monday the 7th of September. That morning you’re looking at a 13ft SSW groundswell with a 15-second period, offshore wind at 12 mph, and combined energy of 7771. That’s a big, powerful groundswell hitting a sheltered spot with moderate offshore wind. It’s going to be one of those rare days where the stars align. The afternoon gets even bigger: 12ft SSW swell, 19-second period – that’s very long period groundswell – offshore wind, and an incredible 12602 combined energy. This is a true standout, but keep in mind, with that 19-second period, it’ll be breaking very straight at a beach, so it might be better for the more advanced crew. For experienced surfers, that’s the one to circle.

Tuesday the 8th of September also looks good in the morning: 12ft SSW groundswell, 15-second period, fresh offshore wind, and combined energy of 5119. A solid follow-up day.

In between, there are some periods with no real recommendations, like the stretch from the 1st to the 6th of September where wind and swell aren’t playing nice together, but with that kind of consistency showing up at the end, it’s worth staying tuned.

Rusty out.

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