Middleton Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, let's have a look at what Middleton Beach has in store for us over the coming days. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, but there are some serious highlights if you’re patient and pick your moment.

To start, the water’s sitting at about 63°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – not a bad little bonus.

Right off the bat, the first few days are a write-off. We’ve got a big, powerful south-west groundswell coming in, but the wind is all over the place – onshore, cross-onshore, strong breezes – turning it into a choppy, lumpy mess. The combined energy is huge (over 3600) on Sunday 6th, but the quality is just poor. For the next few days, it's a no-go.

We start to see a glimmer of hope on Friday, 11th September. The swell drops a bit to 5ft from the SW, but more importantly, the wind swings to a light cross-offshore breeze. The surf is clean and the energy is still moderate (1975). It’s not a monster, but it’s the first real chance for a paddle. The period is a solid 14 seconds, so there’s some proper groundswell push, though it might be a bit straight for this beach.

The real standout, the one to circle on the calendar, is Monday, 14th September. The morning session looks absolutely magic. We’ve got a clean 10ft SW swell with a 14-second period, and a light offshore breeze. The combined energy is strong at 3768, but with those conditions, it’s going to be firing. This is your best bet for a serious session, but that size means it’s for experienced surfers only.

There’s another fantastic window brewing for the weekend. Saturday, 20th September, is looking like a proper pulse. The morning kicks off with a solid 13ft SSW groundswell and moderate offshore winds. The energy is very strong (5848). But the afternoon is the absolute highlight of the whole forecast: a massive 18ft SSW swell at 17 seconds, with perfect offshore winds. The energy reading is off the charts at 16586. This is big, powerful, serious surf – for experts only. It’s a long way out, so things can change, but if it comes together, it will be epic. Just keep in mind, with a period that long and a beach break, the sets will be big and clean, but they might be a bit straight. Monday the 21st will still have a huge 18ft swell with a fresh offshore, but the wind is a bit stronger, so the earlier Sunday session is the one to chase.

So, to wrap it up: the first week is a right-off. Hang tight. Friday 11th gives you a clean, manageable surf. Monday 14th morning is a top-tier day for the experienced. And the big one to dream on is Sunday, 20th September afternoon.

Rusty.

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