Surf Forecasts:
Middleton Beach surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 21 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 8,650 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 12s. 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 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Tue 21st Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Tue 21st Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Middleton Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, I'm Rusty, and I've got a proper look at what's coming up for Middleton Beach. Let's get into it. This is a very sheltered spot, so we're not going to see much action, and when we do, it's going to be a waiting game with some big, raw energy.
The first week and a half is a real mixed bag. We start on Tuesday, 21 July, with a strong 7 ft groundswell from the SW (combined energy of 2457). The wind is a cross-off, but it's a moderate breeze, so the surface will be clean enough. The real issue is the conditions are marginal, and the wave quality isn't there for a recommendation. This pattern repeats for a few days – the swell gets bigger, hitting 12 ft on Wednesday, 22 July, with a massive energy spike (5019), but the wind is poor, making it a messy, choppy affair. It's just too much hassle for the average surfer.
Things start to settle down towards the end of the week. On Friday, 24 July, we get a nice drop in size. The morning is 4 ft SW groundswell (819) with a clean cross-off breeze, and the afternoon is even better with 4 ft (875) and near-glass. It's consistent with the swell from the SSW, but it's still inconsistent in terms of the break itself. The best of the first week is likely the Saturday morning, 25 July, with a 5 ft SW swell (827) and clean conditions. It's worth a look, but it's not a standout.
Now, hold onto your board, because the real action is a long way off. The standouts are on Monday, 3 August, and Tuesday, 4 August. On Monday, the 3rd, we get a massive 13 ft SW groundswell with a very long period of 17 seconds (10,502). The wind is offshore, and it's clean. This is excellent, powerful surf, but at 13 ft, it is only for experienced surfers. The combined energy is massive. The next day, Tuesday the 4th, the swell drops to 10 ft but the period is still 15 seconds (4252), and the wind goes light and cross-off, creating clean, powerful lines. This is the best on offer, but it's a long way out, so keep an eye on it.
There's a big gap with no real recommendations from the 30th of July right through to the 2nd of August. The water temperature is about average for this time of year.
So, to sum it up: the first week is a bit of a write-off unless you're desperate for a paddle. The second week holds a huge, powerful pulse that will be a proper test, but only for those who know what they're doing. Stay tuned.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue night, min 11°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the NNW by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 9 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 |
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 kJ | 732 | 1891 | 2053 | 3083 | 3898 | 5258 | 4445 | 3078 | 2312 | 892 | 494 | 431 | 599 | 645 | 341 | 881 | 2053 | 4304 | 1850 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 2:31AM0.81m | 10:16AM0.81m | 3:40AM0.87m | 6:47AM0.93m | 7:43AM1.00m | 8:22AM1.07m | 8:57AM1.12m | ||||||||||||
Low Tide | 6:21AM0.78m | 6:17PM0.50m | 6:18PM0.44m | 6:21PM0.40m | 6:15PM0.38m | 6:01PM0.36m | 5:53PM0.34m | ||||||||||||
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 | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — |
 | 5:16 | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — |
mm | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 9 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 732 | 1891 | 2053 | 3083 | 3898 | 5258 | 4445 | 3078 | 2312 | 892 | 494 | 403 | 599 | 645 | 341 | 881 | 2053 | 2326 | 1850 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 17 | S 13 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | SSW 16 | SE 15 | SE 14 | — | — | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | S 12 | S 11 | WSW 7 | S 12 | WSW 7 | — | — |
| kJ | 30 | 539 | 25 | 24 | 1112 | 8 | 8 | — | — | 406 | 299 | 431 | 280 | 151 | 60 | 132 | 68 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 17 | — | — | SE 15 | — | — | — | — | S 16 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 20 | SSW 18 | S 11 | SW 8 | S 9 | — | — |
| kJ | — | 27 | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | 84 | 26 | 41 | 15 | 31 | 85 | 33 | 7 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | WNW 4 | NNW 3 | NW 4 | NNW 4 | W 7 | NNW 4 | SSW 14 | S 8 |
| kJ | 673 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 8 | 178 | 11 | 4304 | 594 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 10 | 283 | 283 | 101 | 271 | 271 | 92 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 10 | 25 | 236 | 55 |
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