
Surf Forecasts:
Middleton Beach surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 23ft (7.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 25,657 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 8PM (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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 20s. Another secondary swell of 2.5m and 13s is also forecast. 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 7.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 8s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 23ft (7.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Middleton Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, it’s Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it. The next couple of weeks are a bit of a mixed bag for Middleton Beach. The first few days are going to be a write-off, but there’s a decent window of cleaner, more manageable surf coming, and a couple of days that’ll be worth your while.
We’re starting off with a lot of energy in the water, but it’s messy. On Saturday the 8th, we’ve got a big 21ft SSW swell rolling in, but it’s coming with a near-gale cross-offshore wind and rain. The combined energy is a massive 20810, so there’s plenty of power, but it’s going to be chaotic. That’s way too big for beginners and it’ll have your heart pumping just looking at it. The water temp is 65°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t be freezing while you’re getting thumped.
Sunday the 9th is still on the big side, with a 16ft SSW swell dropping through the day, but the wind is still a fresh cross-off. It’s clean, but the size and the conditions make it a tough one. Monday the 10th, the wind picks up again to a strong breeze, and the swell jumps back up to 16ft. It’s not looking friendly at all.
The turning point comes on Thursday the 13th. The swell has dropped to a more manageable 10ft to 13ft out of the SSW, and for the first time we get a proper offshore wind. The morning is looking excellent, with a moderate offshore breeze and clean conditions. The energy is still robust at 7468, but it’s a much better shape. This is the first real day where you’ll get some decent waves without being in survival mode. Friday the 14th also looks clean, with light winds and an 11ft SSW swell, but it’s a touch smaller.
The following week sees a bit of a lull. The swell drops right down to the 6ft to 8ft range over the weekend of the 15th and 16th. It’s still clean, but the energy is weak, and it just doesn’t have the push. Then, there’s a gap of a few days where conditions are either too small or the wind is messy. It’s not until Monday the 17th that things start to get interesting again. We get an 11ft SW swell with a long 17-second period, and a light offshore wind in the morning. This is a proper groundswell, and it’ll have some good shape to it.
The standout, though, is looking like Friday the 21st. The swell is a solid 10ft from the SW, the period is a nice 15 seconds, and we get a moderate offshore breeze all day. The morning is decent, but the afternoon is where it’s at. The conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers, with that clean, offshore push. The energy is moderate at 5250, but the quality makes up for it. That’s the one to circle.
After that, the swell starts to build again. Saturday the 22nd brings a 13ft SW swell with a strong 17-second period, and Sunday the 23rd sees a bigger 16ft SW swell with a 19-second period. The energy is back up into the 13000-18000 range, but the wind is ruining the party with fresh cross-shore and onshore breezes. It’s going to be big, powerful, and lumpy – definitely not for the faint-hearted. This setup, with that much swell and cross-shore wind, looks more interesting for the kite surfers than for us paddle surfers.
So, in summary: the first few days are a washout. The best bet is Thursday the 13th for a clean, solid session, and then Friday the 21st for what looks like the pick of the bunch. The long-range stuff for the 22nd and 23rd is promising but it’s a week and a half away, so take it with a grain of salt. Keep an eye on the wind, and we’ll see you out there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Mon afternoon). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SW on Sat afternoon, moderate winds from the WNW by Sun night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu night, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Thu night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 |
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20810 | 20664 | 13342 | 5562 | 2919 | 2935 | 8624 | 16464 | 17825 | 15335 | 10522 | 8347 | 7864 | 4701 | 3875 | 8466 | 7341 | 5882 | 5022 | 3302 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:45AM1.14m | 9:34AM1.21m | 10:17AM1.23m | 1:06AM0.64m | 10:56AM1.21m | 00:53AM0.63m | 11:29AM1.14m | 00:46AM0.65m | 11:56AM1.04m | 00:39AM0.69m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 4:55PM0.23m | 5:22PM0.18m | 5:51PM0.17m | 6:19PM0.21m | 3:35AM0.61m | 6:44PM0.28m | 4:20AM0.57m | 7:02PM0.37m | 4:58AM0.54m | 7:06PM0.46m | ||||||||||
— | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | |
5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | |
mm | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | 9 | 6 | 6 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 11 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | -1 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 12 | — | — | SSW 16 | — | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 |
— | — | — | 5562 | 2919 | 1079 | — | — | 17825 | — | 10522 | 8347 | 7864 | 4701 | 3593 | 8466 | 7341 | 5882 | 5022 | 3302 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | S 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 15 | SSW 16 | — | — | — | W 20 | — |
— | — | — | — | 805 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1910 | 3875 | — | — | — | 30 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SW 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 186 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 9 | WSW 8 | SW 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | — | SSW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
20810 | 20664 | 13342 | 1274 | 450 | 2935 | 8624 | 16464 | — | 15335 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1615 | 410 | 304 | 1519 | 55 | 1090 | 2565 | 289 | 399 | 411 | 101 | 304 | 101 | 39 | 55 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
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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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