Middleton Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. This is Rusty, and I’m looking at what we’ve got for Middleton Beach over the next couple of weeks. I’ll be straight with you – it’s a bit of a slow burner, and there’s a lot of waiting involved, but we do have some moments that could be worth the paddle out.

First up, the water temp is sitting at 64°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, so that’s a small win.

The first real shot comes pretty late – we’re looking at the morning of Monday, August 31st. The wind is offshore from the west at 12 mph, and we’ve got a 8 ft SSW groundswell with a long period of 16 seconds. That’s proper energy (2925), and the offshore breeze should keep things clean. This is one of the better windows we get. The swell is from the SSW, which isn’t perfect for Middleton’s optimum direction, but the quality of the wave itself should be decent. It’s an inconsistent spot, so don’t expect set after set, but when they come, they’ll have some push.

Wednesday morning, September 2nd, looks similar. Offshore wind from the west at 16 mph, an 8 ft SSW swell, period dropping to 13 seconds. Still clean, still some good energy (2759). A solid option for those who can pick the eyes out of a session.

Now, the standout – if you can wait, the afternoon of Monday, September 7th is where I’d put my money. Light cross-offshore breeze from the SW at 9 mph, an 12 ft SSW groundswell with a 16-second period, and the energy is pumping (6590). This is expert territory – over 8 ft and long-period, so it’s not a beginner’s game. The wave quality is rated excellent for experienced surfers. The cross-off wind will groom it nicely. This is the best on offer across the whole run.

The following day, Tuesday afternoon, September 8th, runs a close second. Same 10 ft SSW swell, 16-second period, light NNW cross-off breeze at 9 mph, and clean conditions. Another expert-level session with good energy (5082).

Into the second week, things look promising but less certain. The morning of Thursday, September 10th has a 6 ft SW swell with a light NNW cross-off breeze – cleaner, smaller, maybe a good look for a wider range. The afternoon that same day jumps back up to 10 ft SW swell (17 seconds) and light NNW winds – again, excellent for experienced surfers.

Saturday morning, September 12th, brings a 10 ft SW swell (17 seconds) with an offshore WNW wind. Clean, strong energy (4728). Another expert highlight in the later stages.

Be aware that from the afternoon of Saturday, September 5th through to Sunday morning, September 13th, the wind turns onshore or cross-onshore, and the swell gets big and messy. That stretch is pretty rough – some of those afternoon pulses on the 5th are over 16 ft with fresh cross-shore winds, which makes for a choppy, blown-out mess. Not for surfing, unless you’re chasing something else entirely.

Overall, this is a patchy run, especially early on. We’ve got gaps of no solid surf until the 31st. Middleton is inconsistent anyway, so a few days of nothing aren’t a surprise. But when the swell lines up with those offshore or light cross-off winds – particularly around the 7th and 8th of September – it’s worth the wait.

Keep your eyes peeled, and don’t sleep on those Monday morning windows.

Rusty.

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