
Surf Forecasts:
Middleton Beach surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 18s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 13,779 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s 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 24) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 16s. 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 6.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) 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 Sunday (Jul 26) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 20ft (6.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Middleton Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up.
Alright, Middleton Beach is the only spot on the cards, and it’s a tricky one. This place is very sheltered, inconsistent, and only really for beginners. The next 16 days start with a bit of a wait – no surf worth talking about until Friday the 24th of July. Even then, it’s a slow burn.
Friday morning the 24th sees some 6ft swell from the SSW, with a period of 13 seconds. The water’s a touch warmer than normal at 65°. The combined energy is moderate (1070). The wind is a cross-off from the NNW at 9 mph, so it’s clean. It’s surfable, but honestly, it’s not setting the world on fire. Friday afternoon drops off a bit.
Saturday the 25th is a write-off with poor conditions, and Sunday the 26th gets big – we’re looking at 13ft on the morning from the WSW with a 10-second period, but the wind is a howling 28 mph offshore. That’s a lot of power (3304 energy), but it’s looking more like a kite session than a paddle. By Sunday afternoon, 20ft and 34 mph winds – stay on the beach.
There’s a gap of poor to marginal days until we hit Thursday the 30th of July. That’s a standout. The morning shows 5ft from the SSW with a 15-second period, light cross-off winds from the NNW at 9 mph, and the energy is solid (2174). The conditions are clean, and the period is long enough to give some shape. Thursday afternoon is even better – 4ft, but a 20-second period! That’s a very long groundswell, and with light cross-off winds, it’ll be glassy. The energy is still solid (2570). For a sheltered, inconsistent spot, this is the best you’ll get. Keep in mind, a long period like that at a beach break can be a bit too straight, but for a beginner wave, it’ll be fun.
After that, the swell stays solid through the first week of August, but the wind is often strong and cross-off. The best of the next batch is around Tuesday the 4th of August. Morning has 10ft from the SSW, 15-second period, with a moderate offshore breeze from the WNW. That’s clean and powerful (3369 energy). The afternoon is similar. Friday the 7th of August morning is another gem – only 4ft, but 18-second period, and the wind is glassy from the SSE at 3 mph. That’s a rare treat for this spot.
Overall, it’s a patchy outlook. The only real highlight is Thursday the 30th of July, with that long period glassy session. The rest is either too big, too windy, or just average. Middleton Beach is inconsistent, so take the good days when they come.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Fri afternoon, near gales from the WSW by Sun afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
762 | 373 | 426 | 435 | 693 | 6522 | 13779 | 6815 | 1903 | 1722 | 2933 | 3668 | 2786 | 1468 | 1120 | 1225 | 1040 | 1572 | 1919 | 4324 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | on | on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:22AM1.07m | 8:57AM1.12m | 9:30AM1.17m | 10:02AM1.19m | 1:19AM0.64m | 10:32AM1.20m | 00:55AM0.64m | 11:01AM1.19m | 00:55AM0.66m | |||||||||||
Low Tide | 6:15PM0.38m | 6:01PM0.36m | 5:53PM0.34m | 5:58PM0.32m | 6:12PM0.31m | 2:10AM0.64m | 6:30PM0.31m | 3:25AM0.62m | 6:49PM0.34m | 4:11AM0.60m | ||||||||||
— | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | |
5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 15 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 15 | S 12 | — | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 |
762 | 319 | 426 | 435 | 693 | 505 | — | 6815 | 1899 | 1722 | 2933 | 3668 | 2786 | 1468 | 699 | 1225 | 1040 | 1572 | 1559 | 4324 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 16 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 11 | S 10 | — | — | — | SW 13 | SSW 11 | SW 14 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 11 | S 10 | SW 20 | SSW 19 | E 5 |
25 | 373 | 416 | 114 | 51 | — | — | — | 1903 | 1092 | 1109 | 117 | 392 | 886 | 1120 | 495 | 245 | 769 | 1919 | 22 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 20 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 23 | — | — | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SE 16 | SW 22 | ENE 4 | SSE 15 | SE 14 |
— | 15 | 81 | 237 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 21 | — | — | 444 | 458 | 10 | 237 | 8 | 21 | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNW 2 | NNW 3 | NNW 3 | WNW 7 | SW 11 | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | NE 4 | ENE 4 | NE 4 | ESE 9 | — |
— | 1 | 3 | 8 | 268 | 6522 | 13779 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 5 | 11 | 16 | 73 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 695 | 743 | 1431 | 283 | 101 | 283 | 271 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
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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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