Middleton Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the track for Middleton Beach.

Overall, we’ve got a massive run of groundswell marching in over the next couple of weeks. It’s a real mixed bag, though—plenty of size, but the wind is going to be a constant battle. For the first week, the windows of clean, manageable surf are going to be tight, mostly for the experienced crew. The standout window looks to be the first week of August, with a potential gem on the 4th.

We kick things off properly on Friday, July 31st. It’s not for the faint-hearted. The swell is a solid 12 ft out of the SSW, with a long period of 16 seconds, creating a huge amount of energy (6506). The wind is a moderate offshore from the WNW, so the sets will be clean and lined up. But man, this is big, powerful stuff—only for the experts. The water is 65°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.

Saturday, August 1st sees the swell bump up even more. Morning is 13 ft, afternoon is a whopping 16 ft, both from the SSW. The wind swings around to a cross-off from the SW, which isn’t ideal. The energy is through the roof (11583 in the afternoon), but the conditions are messy and the tide is questionable. This is a day to watch from the car park, or maybe for the tow crew.

Sunday, August 2nd looks a bit more approachable. The swell drops to 8 ft in the morning, still from the SSW, with a period of 12 seconds. The wind is a light breeze from the north, so it’s clean. The energy is still moderate (3325). It’s a solid option for a Sunday session, but not a total standout.

Now, Monday, August 4th is where we get real. The morning delivers a 10 ft SW groundswell with a very long period of 18 seconds (energy 5609). The wind is a gentle offshore from the NW. This is a recipe for big, clean, bowling waves at Middleton. The long period means the sets will be fat and powerful, with nice gaps between them. This is a top pick for experienced surfers. The afternoon gets a bit blown out with a cross-off, so get it early.

The rest of the first week (5th through 8th) keeps the size up, mostly in the 10 ft to 15 ft range, but the wind is a constant issue, swinging cross-off and fresh. The morning of the 5th does have a clean offshore window (13 ft, SW, 16 seconds), which is another good call for the experts.

Then things get crazy. August 9th sees a monster 26 ft SW swell with an 18-second period and energy hitting 72739, but the wind is a strong cross-off. The forecast says it’s simply too big for this spot.

The second week is a bit of a blur of big, messy swell. August 13th offers a bit of hope with a 18 ft SW groundswell (17 seconds, 17036 energy) and a moderate offshore from the NW. That’s another expert-only session with clean conditions. The 14th and 15th are just huge, with offshore winds but frankly, at 23 ft to 26 ft, it’s a survival mission.

So, to sum it up: keep your eyes on Monday morning, August 4th for the best compromise of size, period, and clean offshore wind. The morning of the 5th is also a solid runner-up. Everything else is either too big, too windy, or just plain messy. This is a stretch for the strong paddler only.

Rusty.

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