
Surf Forecasts:
Middleton Beach surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 19s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with 8,989 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s 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 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.8m and 8s. 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 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 13) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Fri 11th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Middleton Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let's have a look at what Middleton Beach has in store for us over the coming days. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, but there are some serious highlights if you’re patient and pick your moment.
To start, the water’s sitting at about 63°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – not a bad little bonus.
Right off the bat, the first few days are a write-off. We’ve got a big, powerful south-west groundswell coming in, but the wind is all over the place – onshore, cross-onshore, strong breezes – turning it into a choppy, lumpy mess. The combined energy is huge (over 3600) on Sunday 6th, but the quality is just poor. For the next few days, it's a no-go.
We start to see a glimmer of hope on Friday, 11th September. The swell drops a bit to 5ft from the SW, but more importantly, the wind swings to a light cross-offshore breeze. The surf is clean and the energy is still moderate (1975). It’s not a monster, but it’s the first real chance for a paddle. The period is a solid 14 seconds, so there’s some proper groundswell push, though it might be a bit straight for this beach.
The real standout, the one to circle on the calendar, is Monday, 14th September. The morning session looks absolutely magic. We’ve got a clean 10ft SW swell with a 14-second period, and a light offshore breeze. The combined energy is strong at 3768, but with those conditions, it’s going to be firing. This is your best bet for a serious session, but that size means it’s for experienced surfers only.
There’s another fantastic window brewing for the weekend. Saturday, 20th September, is looking like a proper pulse. The morning kicks off with a solid 13ft SSW groundswell and moderate offshore winds. The energy is very strong (5848). But the afternoon is the absolute highlight of the whole forecast: a massive 18ft SSW swell at 17 seconds, with perfect offshore winds. The energy reading is off the charts at 16586. This is big, powerful, serious surf – for experts only. It’s a long way out, so things can change, but if it comes together, it will be epic. Just keep in mind, with a period that long and a beach break, the sets will be big and clean, but they might be a bit straight. Monday the 21st will still have a huge 18ft swell with a fresh offshore, but the wind is a bit stronger, so the earlier Sunday session is the one to chase.
So, to wrap it up: the first week is a right-off. Hang tight. Friday 11th gives you a clean, manageable surf. Monday 14th morning is a top-tier day for the experienced. And the big one to dream on is Sunday, 20th September afternoon.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Sun afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Sun night, fresh winds from the E by Tue night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Wed afternoon, light winds from the NW by Fri morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 |
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1986 | 8800 | 5856 | 4620 | 5820 | 7510 | 6093 | 4588 | 3340 | 2727 | 1381 | 856 | 868 | 1135 | 886 | 2840 | 2913 | 1904 | 1552 | 1289 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | 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 | 4:30PM0.14m | 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 | — | 1 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 23 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 7 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 19 | 22 | 16 | 11 | 11 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | E 8 | E 8 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 |
1986 | 8800 | 5856 | 4620 | 5820 | 7510 | 6093 | 4588 | 3340 | 2727 | 1381 | 856 | 868 | 418 | 351 | 2840 | 2913 | 1904 | 1552 | 1289 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | — | SE 6 | ESE 6 | — | SSW 5 | — | — | — | S 28 | S 14 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 15 | SW 14 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
865 | — | 33 | 17 | — | 9 | — | — | — | 15 | 487 | 305 | 239 | 1135 | 886 | 270 | 140 | 90 | 63 | 68 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 26 | SSW 24 | SSW 23 | S 12 | SW 19 | WSW 13 | S 11 | — | — | — |
43 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 66 | 217 | 200 | 101 | 738 | 212 | 10 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | SE 10 | — | SE 6 | — | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | W 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 |
797 | 234 | — | 32 | — | 64 | 160 | 471 | 603 | 583 | 724 | 515 | 516 | 603 | — | — | 48 | 104 | 97 | 302 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 283 | 98 | 283 | 283 | 283 | 287 | 288 | 271 | 271 | 152 | 271 | 152 | 59 | 7 | 5 | 55 | 55 | 101 | 155 | 5 |
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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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