Surf Forecasts:
Middleton Beach surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 19s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 19s period, SW swell with 14,664 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s. 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 4.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Middleton Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Imperial Version:
Alright, listen up. We’ve got a bit of a slow start here, but things are about to get real. The first good opportunity isn't until Friday the 21st of August. We’re looking at a solid pulse of swell hitting Middleton Beach, a very sheltered spot, so it needs a proper push to fire.
That Friday morning is the real standout for the whole run. We’re talking a solid 10-foot swell from the SSW, with a long 15-second period, which means proper groundswell. The combined wave energy is a massive 4543 (moderate to strong), so there’s plenty of power. The wind is a light NW breeze at 3 mph, which is basically offshore and will keep things glassy. This is excellent surf, but at 10 feet, it’s really only for experienced surfers. Water temp is sitting at 64°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. Friday afternoon gets a bit tricky with the wind swinging onshore, so don't sleep on that morning session.
We get a bit more action on Saturday morning the 22nd with a 10-foot SSW swell, though it's a bit bigger at 16 seconds period. The wind is a cross-offshore, so it stays clean. It’s good, but not the star of the show.
There’s a gap of average stuff, with some clean windows on Monday the 24th morning with a 10-foot SW swell and light offshore WNW winds, and Tuesday the 25th morning with a 7-foot SW swell under a moderate offshore breeze. Good, but not epic.
Now, mark your calendars for Wednesday the 26th of August. That morning is the other big standout. We've got a massive 13-foot SW swell pumping in with a 19-second period – that’s a proper, long-period groundswell. The energy reading is off the charts at 11528 (very strong wave energy). A light offshore W wind at 9 mph will have it clean and lined up. This is an expert-only day. That afternoon gets a bit cross-shore and messy, so get it while it's clean.
After that, things get lumpy and windy through Thursday and Friday the 27th and 28th, with strong cross-shore winds and dropping swell quality. Not worth it. There's a little lull with tiny waves over the weekend of the 29th and 30th, with energy dropping to around 561 (weak).
The run picks back up with a pulse on Sunday the 30th of August with a 10-foot SW, long-period 19-second swell, but the wind is a fresh cross-off, so it's clean but a bit wild. Still worth a look for the first few days of September, with clean windows on Monday the 31st, Tuesday the 1st of September, and a final big, windy pulse around Thursday the 3rd and Friday the 4th of September. That last pulse on the 4th has a 12-foot SSW swell with a fresh offshore wind, but it's getting into the less reliable part of the forecast.
The best bets are clear: Friday morning the 21st of August for a solid, clean 10-foot groundswell, and Wednesday morning the 26th of August for the biggest, most powerful 13-foot swell of the run. Both are expert-only at those sizes, but for the crew that can handle it, it’s going to be special.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the NNW by Tue night). | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SSW 13 |
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4033 | 2803 | 3875 | 2911 | 1538 | 1614 | 1756 | 4772 | 2926 | 2067 | 981 | 1761 | 2424 | 3446 | 14664 | 11920 | 6827 | 4645 | 3383 | 2003 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 7:09AM0.89m | 8:08AM0.95m | 8:45AM1.01m | 9:18AM1.06m | 11:52PM0.66m | 9:50AM1.09m | 11:37PM0.68m | 10:20AM1.09m | 11:38PM0.70m | |||||||||||
Low Tide | 5:32PM0.30m | 5:22PM0.30m | 5:08PM0.29m | 5:04PM0.28m | 5:10PM0.27m | 2:54AM0.62m | 5:23PM0.28m | 3:38AM0.57m | 5:38PM0.30m | 4:15AM0.52m | ||||||||||
— | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | |
5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 10 | 7 | 5 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
Feels °C | 15 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SSW 13 |
4033 | 2803 | 3875 | 2911 | 1538 | 1614 | 1756 | 4772 | 2926 | 2067 | 981 | 1761 | 2424 | 3446 | 14664 | 11920 | 6827 | 4645 | 3383 | 2003 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 22 | SW 18 | — | — | ENE 5 | SW 18 | SW 17 | — | — | SW 22 | WSW 7 | S 9 | S 13 | SW 23 | S 12 | — | S 10 | — | SE 16 | SE 16 |
471 | 2065 | — | — | 5 | 201 | 499 | — | — | 18 | 183 | 176 | 330 | 130 | 25 | — | 18 | — | 10 | 10 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | E 5 | E 5 | — | — | — | S 9 | — | — | S 12 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 16 |
— | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 108 | — | — | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ENE 4 | — | SW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 7 | NNW 4 | N 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 11 | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 209 | 11 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 287 | 7 | 5 | 101 | 117 | 283 | 287 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 10 | 101 | 283 | 283 | 289 |
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Information about the Middleton Beach Surf forecast
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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