Middleton Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s shaping up at Middleton Beach.

Look, the next 16 days are a mixed bag, but there are some real standouts if you’re willing to be patient. The first few days are a bit average, but the ocean’s got some serious energy building later on.

We’ve got a bit of a wait for the first proper session. It kicks off on Tuesday, the 28th of July. The afternoon is the pick of that day – the wind goes glassy, and we’re looking at a solid 10ft SSW swell with a long 14-second period. The combined energy is pumping hard at 4570 (moderate wave energy). The water is sitting at 64°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – a nice little bonus. That’s a session for the experienced crew, not beginners.

Wednesday morning the 29th is cleaner, with a nice cross-off breeze and a 7ft S swell. The period drops to 11 seconds, but it’s still a fun, manageable size. The afternoon is even better – glassy conditions again, with a 6ft SSW swell carrying a very long 16-second period. That long period will make for some great shaped waves, but at a beach break like Middleton, it might break a bit straight. Still, the energy is there (2188).

There’s a lull through Thursday and Friday morning, but Friday afternoon the 31st of July is a standout. An 12ft SSW swell with a 16-second period, and the wind is a clean cross-off. The energy is huge at 7091 (strong wave energy). This is for the experienced surfer.

Now, Saturday the 1st of August turns ugly. A 15ft swell but with a nasty cross-onshore wind. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. Sunday the 2nd is also a write-off with messy cross-shore wind.

The next window comes back around on Monday afternoon the 3rd of August. An 8ft SSW swell, 15-second period, and a gentle cross-off breeze. The waves will be clean and the energy is moderate (2884). A solid session.

But the real highlight, the one to circle on the calendar, is Wednesday morning the 5th of August. Glassy conditions, a 13ft SW swell with a very long 17-second period, and the combined energy is absolutely massive at 10334 (strong to very strong wave energy). This is an excellent, expert-level session. The water will be glassy, and the waves will have serious power.

There’s another big pulse on Friday afternoon the 7th of August – a 16ft SW swell with an 18-second period, strong offshore wind, and energy readings off the charts at 19303 (very strong wave energy). This is big, powerful, and for experts only.

The second week from the 8th of August onward is consistently big. A lot of 10ft to 20ft SW swell, but the wind is often strong or cross. The morning of Tuesday the 11th of August sees a massive 28ft SW swell, but with a cross-onshore wind – it’s huge, but messy. The energy is a staggering 58656 (very strong wave energy). The afternoon of Wednesday the 12th of August is another big one with a 21ft WSW swell, clean cross-off wind, and energy at 30115. Again, experts only.

The pick of the whole period? Wednesday morning the 5th of August. Glassy, big, powerful, and clean. If you’re experienced, that’s your day.

Rusty, signing off.

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