Surf Forecasts:
Middleton Beach surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 12,187 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s period with SSW 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 9s. 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 5.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 16ft (5.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Middleton Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. We’ve got a proper mixed bag coming at Middleton Beach over the next couple of weeks, with some serious size and power on the way, but you’ll have to pick your moments. This is a very sheltered, beginner-friendly setup, so when the swell gets big and the wind gets nasty, it’s going to be a mess. Right now, water temps are sitting at 64.8°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.
The first real chance to get wet comes Thursday, 30 July, in the afternoon. Middleton Beach will see a clean 4.6ft SSW swell with a period of 14 seconds and a NNW cross-off breeze at just 3 mph. It’s not huge, but the water will be glassy and the conditions are good for a beginner session. The combined swell energy is moderate at 1600, so it’s a nice introduction.
The real juice starts rolling in from Friday morning, 31 July. The swell jumps to 9.8ft SSW with a 17-second period, but the wind is a fresh 19 mph from the NW. Conditions are marginal at best—clean but with a fresh breeze making it a battle. Friday afternoon sees the swell push to 13.1ft SSW, 16-second period, with a 16 mph NW offshore wind. It’s getting big, but still messy with rain showers. The combined energy is cranking at 7238, solid and powerful.
Saturday, 1 August, is a write-off for paddle surfing. Morning sets at 13.1ft SW and a 22 mph WSW cross-off wind, followed by a 16.4ft SSW afternoon swell with 16 mph SW cross-off. The wind is fresh to moderate, and the combined energy hits a very strong 12196 on Saturday afternoon. At that size, with onshore winds and a beach setup, this looks more interesting for the kite crew than us.
Sunday, 2 August, drops down to 9.8ft SSW in the morning with a 6 mph NNE cross breeze. It’s clean but light winds are creating small ripples. Not the best. Afternoon sees 8.2ft SSW with a glassy 3 mph NNE cross—still small and a bit mushy.
Monday, 3 August, morning is worth a look: 5.2ft SW, 15-second period, glassy with zero wind. Perfect for the beginner crew. Combined energy is moderate at 1231. The afternoon bumps up to 6.9ft SSW, 16 seconds, but the wind shifts to a light cross-on from the SE, so it’s a bit bumpy.
Tuesday, 4 August, morning is a standout: 11.5ft SW, 18-second period, and a 16 mph offshore from the W. That’s proper groundswell with moderate offshore wind—great shape, clean faces, and plenty of power. The combined energy is 6901. This is for experienced surfers only, as the size is pushing expert territory. The afternoon holds similar size but the quality drops.
Wednesday, 5 August, afternoon is another gem: 11.5ft SW, 16-second period, and glassy conditions with a 3 mph S breeze. The combined energy is 6323, and it will be clean and lined up. Again, expert level.
From Thursday, 6 August, through to Sunday, 9 August, we see a sustained run of 9.8ft to 23.0ft SW swells, but the wind is consistently strong to gale-force from the WSW or SW. These are not paddle-friendly conditions—the combined energy maxes out at over 25000 on Saturday, 8 August. That’s dangerous and unruly for a sheltered, beginner spot. Kite surfers might have a field day.
Monday, 10 August, starts to settle with a 6.2ft SSW swell in the morning, clean with a gentle 9 mph cross-off breeze. The afternoon is even better: 5.6ft SSW, 14-second period, light W breeze, and a combined energy of just 2002. Very good conditions for a smaller board.
Then, the big one. Wednesday, 12 August, morning grabs my attention hard. We’re looking at an 18.0ft SW swell with a very long 21-second period and a 12 mph offshore from the W. The combined energy is an enormous 31794—that’s exceptional. This is true groundswell. For a beginner break like Middleton, this is only for the experts. That long period will make for big, powerful walls with long gaps between sets. The offshore wind will keep it clean. This is the standout of the entire outlook. The afternoon drops to 14.8ft SW with gusty 22 mph cross-off winds, so don’t sleep on the morning.
Thursday, 13 August, and Friday, 14 August, continue the big swell pattern with 8.2ft to 16.4ft SW sets and fresh to moderate offshore winds. Friday afternoon, 14 August, has a 16.4ft SW swell, 18-second period, and a 12 mph cross-off
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Fri night, calm by Sat night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 742 | 3375 | 4911 | 7238 | 8498 | 6040 | 12187 | 7034 | 3409 | 2421 | 1376 | 1059 | 2172 | 2479 | 6876 | 6026 | 4071 | 7733 | 6323 | 5967 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 00:55AM0.66m | 11:30AM1.15m | 1:00AM0.67m | 11:56AM1.09m | 1:06AM0.71m | 12:21PM1.00m | 1:18AM0.75m | 12:40PM0.88m | 1:38AM0.81m | 12:38PM0.76m | 2:13AM0.86m | 3:18AM0.90m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:49PM0.34m | 4:11AM0.60m | 7:06PM0.38m | 4:52AM0.59m | 7:19PM0.44m | 5:35AM0.58m | 7:25PM0.49m | 6:24AM0.59m | 7:20PM0.53m | 7:29AM0.62m | 6:53PM0.55m | 5:52PM0.51m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — |
 | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | 11 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 16 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SE 16 | SE 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 742 | 3375 | 4911 | 7238 | 10 | 9 | 12187 | 7034 | 3409 | 2421 | 1376 | 1059 | 2172 | 2479 | 6876 | 6026 | 4071 | 7733 | 6323 | 5967 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | SE 14 | ESE 13 | — | ESE 16 | — | SE 15 | SE 14 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 8 | ENE 5 | SW 20 | ESE 11 | E 7 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 201 | 8 | 18 | — | 25 | — | 9 | 8 | 170 | 102 | 476 | 144 | 8 | 1261 | 25 | 15 | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | SE 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 14 | SW 18 | SSE 13 | ENE 4 | SE 8 | ENE 6 | — | SE 10 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 657 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 31 | 166 | 17 | 7 | 14 | 10 | — | 15 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WNW 4 | — | SW 16 | SW 15 | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | NE 5 | — | — | — | — | WSW 8 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 19 | — | 8498 | 6040 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 21 | — | — | — | — | 403 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 5 | 55 | 55 | 695 | 289 | 289 | 101 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 222 | 55 | 55 | 101 | 55 | 117 | 5 | 7 |
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