
Surf Forecasts:
Middleton Beach surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 11,548 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 31 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s 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 Friday (Jul 31) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 2.0m and 7s. 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 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 2.5m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Fri 31st Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Fri 31st Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
| 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
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the track for Middleton Beach.
Overall, we’ve got a massive run of groundswell marching in over the next couple of weeks. It’s a real mixed bag, though—plenty of size, but the wind is going to be a constant battle. For the first week, the windows of clean, manageable surf are going to be tight, mostly for the experienced crew. The standout window looks to be the first week of August, with a potential gem on the 4th.
We kick things off properly on Friday, July 31st. It’s not for the faint-hearted. The swell is a solid 12 ft out of the SSW, with a long period of 16 seconds, creating a huge amount of energy (6506). The wind is a moderate offshore from the WNW, so the sets will be clean and lined up. But man, this is big, powerful stuff—only for the experts. The water is 65°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.
Saturday, August 1st sees the swell bump up even more. Morning is 13 ft, afternoon is a whopping 16 ft, both from the SSW. The wind swings around to a cross-off from the SW, which isn’t ideal. The energy is through the roof (11583 in the afternoon), but the conditions are messy and the tide is questionable. This is a day to watch from the car park, or maybe for the tow crew.
Sunday, August 2nd looks a bit more approachable. The swell drops to 8 ft in the morning, still from the SSW, with a period of 12 seconds. The wind is a light breeze from the north, so it’s clean. The energy is still moderate (3325). It’s a solid option for a Sunday session, but not a total standout.
Now, Monday, August 4th is where we get real. The morning delivers a 10 ft SW groundswell with a very long period of 18 seconds (energy 5609). The wind is a gentle offshore from the NW. This is a recipe for big, clean, bowling waves at Middleton. The long period means the sets will be fat and powerful, with nice gaps between them. This is a top pick for experienced surfers. The afternoon gets a bit blown out with a cross-off, so get it early.
The rest of the first week (5th through 8th) keeps the size up, mostly in the 10 ft to 15 ft range, but the wind is a constant issue, swinging cross-off and fresh. The morning of the 5th does have a clean offshore window (13 ft, SW, 16 seconds), which is another good call for the experts.
Then things get crazy. August 9th sees a monster 26 ft SW swell with an 18-second period and energy hitting 72739, but the wind is a strong cross-off. The forecast says it’s simply too big for this spot.
The second week is a bit of a blur of big, messy swell. August 13th offers a bit of hope with a 18 ft SW groundswell (17 seconds, 17036 energy) and a moderate offshore from the NW. That’s another expert-only session with clean conditions. The 14th and 15th are just huge, with offshore winds but frankly, at 23 ft to 26 ft, it’s a survival mission.
So, to sum it up: keep your eyes on Monday morning, August 4th for the best compromise of size, period, and clean offshore wind. The morning of the 5th is also a solid runner-up. Everything else is either too big, too windy, or just plain messy. This is a stretch for the strong paddler only.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sat morning, calm by Sat night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the NW by Thu morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
6506 | 7945 | 6040 | 11548 | 6587 | 1715 | 2421 | 1376 | 1001 | 1629 | 1809 | 5591 | 4834 | 2599 | 7602 | 6454 | 7395 | 5827 | 7173 | 10269 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 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 | 4:50PM0.42m | |||||||||
— | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | |
5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | |
mm | 2 | 10 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 7 | 5 |
Temp °C | 19 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 13 |
Feels °C | 14 | 12 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SE 16 | SE 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | S 11 |
6506 | 10 | 9 | 11548 | 6587 | 1715 | 2421 | 1376 | 1001 | 1629 | 1809 | 5591 | 4834 | 2599 | 7602 | 6454 | 7395 | 5827 | 7173 | 533 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 16 | — | SE 15 | SE 14 | SW 13 | S 12 | SSW 11 | S 9 | E 6 | SW 20 | ENE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | — | — | — | WSW 8 | — | — |
— | 25 | — | 35 | 8 | 1591 | 138 | 503 | 133 | 25 | 964 | 12 | 16 | 9 | — | — | — | 197 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 14 | SW 18 | SSE 13 | ENE 5 | SE 13 | E 6 | SSE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 19 | 166 | 17 | 26 | 6 | 19 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | SW 16 | SSW 14 | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | — | — | — | — | W 4 | WSW 7 | — | — | — | NNW 4 | NW 6 | SW 16 |
170 | 7945 | 6040 | — | — | — | — | 15 | — | — | — | — | 32 | 235 | — | — | — | 54 | 195 | 10269 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 55 | 695 | 283 | 288 | 39 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 101 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 378 | 101 | 1431 |
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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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