Middleton Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

First up, the water temp is sitting at about 65°, which feels a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – not a bad little bonus if you’re paddling out.

The pattern starts off with a bang, but it’s not all smooth sailing. We’ve got a solid pulse of long-period groundswell from the SW rolling in right from Saturday the 18th. The swell is a thumping 10 feet with a very long period of 17 seconds, and the combined energy is massive at 5842. That’s a lot of water moving around. However, the wind is a fresh offshore from the WNW at 18 mph, so it’ll be clean, but for a beginner, this is way too big. This is expert-only territory, and even then, that long period will make it a bit walled-up at a beach break like this. It’s a standout for the big-wave crew, but not for the average punter.

The standout day for the more experienced surfer is shaping up to be Wednesday the 22nd. The morning has a clean 7 foot SSW swell with a 14-second period, and the wind is a light cross-off at 6 mph. The combined energy is a strong 4319. The afternoon gets even better: a solid 12 foot SSW swell, a period of 15 seconds, and the wind drops to a mere 3 mph cross-off. The energy jumps to 4991. This is as clean and powerful as it gets for a mid-week session. It’s an excellent window for experienced surfers.

There is a notable gap in quality from the 24th through the 25th. The swell drops right off, with the 25th only offering 3 to 4 foot waves. The wind stays offshore, but the energy is weak (under 560). It’s surfable, but very ordinary.

The next real highlight comes at the very end of the run. On Saturday the 1st of August, the morning brings a massive 18 foot SW swell with a 16-second period and a combined energy reading of 16168. The wind is a light cross-off from the NNW at 6 mph. This is a monster session, but it’s strictly for the experts. The afternoon gets even more extreme, with a 21 foot SW swell and energy at 38330, but it’s onshore, so it’ll be a messy beast.

The most promising session for a skilled surfer that isn't a total beast is probably the afternoon of Friday the 31st of July. A solid 10 foot SW swell with a 17-second period, a gentle cross-off breeze, and energy at 6292. That’s excellent quality for the experienced.

Keep in mind that Middleton Beach is an inconsistent spot, so when it does fire, you want to be on it. The crowds are possible, especially on the weekends when the swell is good.

Rusty.

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