
Surf Forecasts:
Middleton Beach surf forecast from 15 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 21 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 15s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 19 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 6,283 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 17 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s 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 Thursday (Sep 17) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 8s. 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 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 19) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Friday (Sep 18) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Thu 17th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Mon 21st Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 19th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Middleton Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, I'm Rusty. Look, I'm not gonna sugarcoat it – for Middleton Beach, this forecast window is a bit of a mixed bag, with some real windows of opportunity but also a fair share of days where you'll want to stay on the sand. The water is sitting around 63°, which is a touch warmer than what we'd normally expect for this time of year, so it's not a shock to the system.
The real action starts building from Friday, September 19th onwards. Before that, we've got a few days of poor-to-marginal conditions. The first glimmer of hope comes on the morning of Thursday, September 18th, with a clean 3ft SW swell, but it's weak with only moderate wave energy (784). Honestly, you'll be scratching for a wave. The afternoon bumps up to a 8ft SW groundswell with a 17-second period and strong energy (3908), but the northerly wind is blowing 22 mph, making it messy.
Now, let's talk about the real standout. Saturday, September 20th morning. True offshore wind from the west at 22 mph, cleaning up a solid 7ft SW swell with a hefty 2385 energy. That's proper surf for the more confident surfer. It'll be a bit punchy, but the wind is gold. If you can handle a bit of size, that's the pick of the first week.
Following that, we get a string of days with surf in the 4ft to 8ft range. The morning of Thursday, September 25th looks very promising with a 8ft SW swell, clean conditions, and moderate wave energy (2080). If you want a bit less crowd and a clean wave, that's another solid call.
But hold onto your board, because late month is where the big dog shows up. The 25th and 26th September are massive. Friday the 25th morning rocks in with a 15ft SSW groundswell, a 18-second period, and an insane 11679 energy – that's well into expert territory. The wind is cross-offshore, so it'll be clean but these are waves for the experienced crew only. The afternoon is even bigger at 15ft with 12109 energy. Same strong cross-off wind.
Saturday the 26th morning drops slightly to a still massive 13ft SSW swell with a 16-second period and 9163 energy, but the wind turns cross-shore, which will put a chop on the face. The afternoon settles to 10ft with a lighter cross-shore wind – still big, but more manageable for a strong surfer. There'll be long lulls between sets with that long period, so use the breather to paddle out.
After that, the swell drops and the wind turns ugly with strong onshore winds from the 27th through the 30th, making it a messy, lumpy mess. Not worth a paddle. This is a long run of poor conditions to close out the forecast.
So here's the bottom line: your best bets are Saturday morning the 20th for a clean, fun-sized swell, and the window from Thursday the 24th morning through the big stuff on the 25th. That big late-month pulse is for experts only and comes with a caveat – that very long period swell can break straight and close out at a beach break like Middleton, so it's a power session.
Signing off, Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Thu night, fresh winds from the NNW by Fri afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Sat morning, light winds from the SSE by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | E 7 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 17 | WSW 8 | SW 15 | SW 9 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SW 15 |
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1212 | 639 | 388 | 631 | 711 | 540 | 400 | 386 | 1282 | 1410 | 1533 | 1162 | 569 | 527 | 721 | 3973 | 3504 | 3072 | 1441 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross |
High Tide | 00:03AM0.93m | 10:07AM0.56m | 00:23AM0.93m | 00:45AM0.91m | 1:10AM0.87m | 1:39AM0.83m | 7:35AM0.84m | 00:36AM0.71m | |||||||||||
Low Tide | 7:26AM0.53m | 4:27PM0.31m | 4:31PM0.27m | 4:34PM0.26m | 4:29PM0.26m | 4:16PM0.27m | 4:07PM0.27m | 2:16AM0.71m | |||||||||||
— | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | |
5:58 | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 25 | 28 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 15 |
Feels °C | 10 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 22 | 25 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | S 12 | E 8 | E 8 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 8 | SW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SW 15 |
1212 | 639 | 377 | 290 | 339 | 540 | 400 | 324 | 1282 | 1096 | 1326 | 1063 | 569 | 221 | 721 | 3973 | 3504 | 3072 | 1441 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | S 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | E 8 | E 7 | SW 16 | WSW 8 | S 12 | S 10 | E 7 | S 9 | SW 13 | SW 8 | — | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 13 |
811 | 573 | 290 | 631 | 711 | 169 | 88 | 386 | 96 | 108 | 346 | 4 | 139 | 527 | 221 | — | 125 | 87 | 892 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 16 | S 12 | SSW 20 | SW 18 | W 6 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 7 | S 9 | SSW 9 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 171 | 180 | 39 | 159 | 39 | 72 | 55 | 18 | 10 | — | 4 | 58 | 141 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | — | — | NW 4 | — | N 3 | NNW 4 | WSW 8 | SW 10 | SW 9 | WSW 8 | — | — | — | — | WSW 4 | — |
382 | 352 | 388 | — | — | 15 | — | 5 | 21 | 1410 | 1533 | 1162 | 423 | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 271 | 59 | 25 | 7 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 101 | 385 | 1519 | 1615 | 101 | 101 | 287 | 10 | 5 | 287 | 101 |
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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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