
Surf Forecasts:
Middleton Beach surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 23ft (7.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 28,227 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Middleton Beach in the next 16 days are 7.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 8s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 23ft (7.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Middleton Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's check out what's coming down the line for Middleton Beach.
Honestly, it's a bit of a rough start. We've got a solid, but messy, swell train rolling in, but the wind is just not playing ball for the next few days. The water is sitting at 65°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won't be freezing while you're getting blown off the face of the wave.
The first real window of opportunity opens up on Wednesday morning, August 12th. We’ve got a solid 16ft swell from the SSW with a 15-second period, and the wind is finally swinging offshore from the W at 15 mph. The wave energy is strong (9601), and for the experienced crew, this is going to be a goer. The long period will keep the lines clean, but that much juice on a beach break can be a handful. This is the standout session for the first week.
The wind stays favorable for the next few mornings, but the size drops. Thursday morning, August 13th, offers 12ft SSW swell with offshore W winds again. It’s cleaner and more manageable for the strong intermediate paddling out. Then Friday, August 14th, looks like a glassy little gem. The morning has a 13ft SSW swell with a 16-second period and light NNW winds, and the afternoon cleans up even more with a 6 mph NNW breeze. The wave energy is still solid (5559 in the afternoon), and the conditions are described as excellent. It’s a long-period groundswell, so the points and reefs will be handling it best, but the consistency will be worth the wait.
The second week sees the swell drop back, but the wind stays predominantly offshore. Wednesday afternoon, August 19th, is a solid call. We’ve got 12ft from the SW with a 15-second period, and a gentle 9 mph WNW offshore breeze. The wave energy is a moderate 4830, and the conditions are excellent for experienced surfers. It’s a long way out, so don't hold me to the exact size, but the pattern looks promising.
There are a few other days with offshore winds, but the swell either gets too big with bad wind, or the swell drops right off. The run from the 15th to the 18th is a bit of a washout with cross-off winds and building winds. The energy drops right off after the 21st, with some weak, short-period windswell showing up. Stay patient.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SW on Sat afternoon, moderate winds from the WNW by Sun night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 7°C on Mon afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Mon night, light winds from the W by Wed morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 |
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4180 | 7583 | 12838 | 22510 | 21018 | 12190 | 8502 | 2763 | 5105 | 8971 | 23140 | 26819 | 21260 | 14403 | 9601 | 8535 | 4562 | 3890 | 10665 | 10806 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 7:43AM1.05m | 8:45AM1.14m | 9:34AM1.21m | 10:17AM1.23m | 1:06AM0.64m | 10:56AM1.21m | 00:53AM0.63m | 11:29AM1.14m | 00:46AM0.65m | |||||||||||
Low Tide | 4:38PM0.31m | 4:55PM0.23m | 5:22PM0.18m | 5:51PM0.17m | 6:19PM0.21m | 3:35AM0.61m | 6:44PM0.28m | 4:20AM0.57m | 7:02PM0.37m | 4:58AM0.54m | ||||||||||
— | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | |
5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | |
mm | — | 12 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 4 | 8 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 9 | 7 | 0 | -1 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 3 | -1 | -2 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | — | — | — | — | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 12 | — | WSW 19 | — | S 16 | — | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 |
4180 | — | — | — | — | 12190 | 8502 | 2763 | 1218 | — | 6972 | — | 620 | — | 9601 | 8535 | 4562 | 3890 | 10665 | 10806 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 24 | SW 15 | SW 15 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 186 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 22 | 1542 | 2276 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | — | — | SW 9 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
199 | 7583 | 12838 | 22510 | 21018 | — | — | 1050 | 5105 | 8971 | 23140 | 26819 | 21260 | 14403 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 55 | 1622 | 1622 | 1712 | 1712 | 304 | 893 | 55 | 1329 | 1725 | 1712 | 399 | 2344 | 101 | 101 | 101 | 5 | 101 | 101 | 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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