Middleton Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, I'm Rusty. Let's have a look at what's on the table for Middleton Beach over the next couple of weeks.

We are in for a bit of a wait, I'm not gonna lie. The first few days are a write-off, so don't bother paddling out until at least Friday the 11th. We've got some serious swell on the way, but the wind is going to be a real challenge to start with.

Wednesday the 9th and Thursday the 10th are a total no-go. That's a solid 8.2ft to 4.9ft SSW swell coming in with a long 15 to 16-second period, but a strong cross-onshore wind (19 mph) is just wrecking everything. Lumpy, poor conditions across the board.

Friday the 11th is when things start to look interesting. The morning is a bit marginal with a NNE cross-shore, but by the afternoon we see a shift. The wind goes light and cross-off from the North, cleaning things right up. We're looking at a 5.2ft SSW groundswell with a very long 18-second period (combined energy of 2592). For Middleton, a long period SSW swell can produce some nice lines. This is your first real window for a surf. It's not a standout, but after the last few days, it's a welcome sight.

The weekend (Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th) is a mixed bag. Saturday morning has clean waves thanks to a strong offshore from the West (19 mph), but it's fresh and the 5.9ft swell might be a bit onshore by the afternoon. Sunday afternoon has a bit more size, pushing 6.9ft, but it gets a bit rough again. There are options for the patient surfer, but nothing world-beating.

Then the middle of next week (Monday 14th to Wednesday 16th) gets blown out again with onshore winds and a big, lumpy 9.8ft to 7.5ft swell. Stay home.

Now, there is a true standout at the very end of the forecast period. It’s a long way out, so take it with a grain of salt, but it looks epic. Saturday the 19th of September to Tuesday the 22nd of September is the real deal. On the Saturday afternoon we see an 11.5ft SSW swell with a moderate offshore wind. The energy starts building, and then it gets serious.

The real highlight is Sunday the 20th through Monday the 21st. We are looking at a massive 16.4ft to 19.7ft SSW groundswell, with periods of 16 to 18 seconds. The combined swell energy is off the charts (12868 to 21777). The wind is forecast to be offshore or cross-off, which means these monsters could be absolutely perfect. This is big wave territory. Anything over 8.2ft is for experts only, and at 19.7ft, this is a serious, serious swell. Middleton is a sheltered spot, but if it handles this direction, it could be the session of the year. The Tuesday morning (22nd) looks excellent too, with a clean, moderate offshore wind on a still huge 16.4ft swell.

Be warned: This is a hold-out. The first week is a struggle, but the second week has a massive payoff for the experienced crew who can handle it.

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