Middleton Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Looks like a big run of heavy, serious swell heading for Middleton Beach, but it’s not all easy going. This is a very sheltered spot, so it takes a lot to get it going, and when it does, it’s big, raw, and for the experienced crew only. The water’s sitting at 65° – a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. Let’s get into it.

The first real action kicks off Thursday morning, August 6. We’re talking a solid 12 ft SW groundswell with a very long 16-second period, and the combined energy is massive at 6021. It’s blowing a moderate cross-off from the NW at 15 mph, so the surface is clean. This is heavy, powerful stuff for a sheltered break – not for the faint-hearted.

Thursday afternoon stays clean with 12 ft SW swell, still that long 16-second period, and the wind swings offshore from the NW at 15 mph. Energy is still huge at 5707. Friday morning, August 7, sees a bump up to 13 ft SW swell, 15-second period, with a clean offshore breeze from the WNW at 15 mph. Energy is 6228. Friday afternoon drops a bit to 10 ft SW swell but the wind picks up to a fresh 22 mph offshore from the WNW. Still clean, but the wind is strong.

Now, Saturday, August 8, is when things get serious. Morning brings 18 ft SW swell, 15-second period, strong cross-off wind from the SW at 28 mph, and energy is a massive 12992. Saturday afternoon hits 21 ft SW swell, 16-second period, energy at 21124. This is expert-only territory, and the wind is howling. Sunday, August 9, isn’t much smaller – 18 ft SSW swell in the morning, 16-second period, and 15 ft in the afternoon. Wind is moderate cross-off from the W at 15 mph. Clean, but the size is intimidating.

Monday, August 10, is a write-off with a near gale from the W at 31 mph and 16 ft SW swell. Just forget it. Tuesday, August 11, is the first real standout. Morning offers 23 ft SSW swell with an 18-second period, energy at 41545, and a fresh cross-off from the SW at 22 mph. The score is high, and it’s clean. This is the biggest, most powerful swell of the run, but it’s only for experts. The very long period will make it race down the line, great for this sheltered spot if you can handle the freight train.

Wednesday, August 12, drops to 15 ft SSW swell, still clean with a moderate cross-off. Thursday, August 13, is promising with a 13 ft SSW swell, 16-second period, and a light offshore from the WNW at 12 mph. Clean and excellent conditions for experienced surfers. Friday, August 14, has a standout morning: 13 ft SSW swell, 17-second period, and a light cross-off from the NW at 6 mph. Energy is 9385, and it’s marked as excellent. The wind is light, the swell is long and powerful – this is the pick of the second half.

The run drops off after that. Saturday, August 15, is much smaller at 8 ft SSW swell, and it’s not worth getting excited about. Sunday, August 16, offers a brief uptick with 8 ft SW swell and a fresh offshore from the W at 19 mph, but it’s average. Monday, August 17, brings back some size: 15 ft SW swell, 14-second period, with a moderate offshore from the WNW at 12 mph. This is another excellent session for experienced surfers.

The last true standout is Wednesday, August 19, morning: 18 ft SW swell, 19-second period, energy at 20311, with a fresh cross-off from the SW. That’s a very long period groundswell – it’ll be a heavy, grinding wall at Middleton. Thursday, August 20, afternoon is also excellent: 15 ft SW swell, 16-second period, light cross-off from the SW at 6 mph. Clean and powerful.

Overall, the best on offer is Tuesday, August 11 morning – 23 ft, 18-second period, 41545 energy – and Friday, August 14 morning – 13 ft, 17-second period, light wind. Both are for experts only, but the quality is there. Middleton is inconsistent and rarely breaks with this much size, so this is a rare, heavy run. Crowds are possible, but with this size, only the brave will be out.

Rusty.

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