Surf Forecasts:
Middleton Beach surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 8,042 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period with SW 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 Tuesday (Aug 18) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 1.8m and 8s 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 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 8s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Middleton Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let's have a look at what's cookin' for Middleton Beach over the next couple of weeks.
Alright, the picture starts slow, but once things get going, we've got a solid run of swell and clean conditions. The ocean is making a bit of noise, but it takes a few days for it to all truly line up. The water temp is sittin' about 64°, which is a touch warmer than we'd usually expect for this time of year, so you might be able to scrap the 5/4 for a session.
The real story starts Monday morning (August 18th) when the offshore breeze kicks in from the WNW. We're lookin' at a nice 8ft SW swell, a long 16-second period, so plenty of energy in the water with a combined energy of 3468. The wind is gentle and offshore, so the waves will be clean and lined up. This continues into Tuesday afternoon with the same size and direction, still clean with those light offshores. This is the pick of the first week for most surfers – solid, punchy, and tidy.
Now, if you're an experienced surfer lookin' for a challenge, keep your eyes on Wednesday morning (August 19th) and Thursday morning (August 20th). The swell bumps up to a solid 10ft on Wednesday, and then 12ft on Thursday, both out of the SW. Combined energy is massive, pushin' over 5000. This is proper, powerful swell. The wind stays offshore and clean, making it hold its shape, but this is not a day for beginners. This is for the crew who are comfortable in solid, moving water. The highlight, though, might just be that Friday morning (August 21st). The swell holds at 12ft from the SSW, combined energy at 5462, and the wind goes completely glassy – dead calm. That's a rare and beautiful thing. If you can get out there, it will be unforgettable, but again, this is expert territory due to the size.
After that, the swell backs off a touch over the weekend into the 8ft to 8ft range, still with clean conditions and offshores, so it remains a good option for a wider range of surfers. There's a bit of a lull around the 23rd and 24th with onshore winds ruining the party, but it bounces back quickly.
Lookin' into the second week, the surf settles down. Tuesday the 25th afternoon has a moment of glory – a glassy 7ft SW swell that will be clean and fun. The best of the long-range looks like Thursday the 27th and Friday the 28th. Thursday morning brings a moderate offshore with a 10ft SSE groundswell with a very long 9-second period (kidding, that's short – it's a local windswell, but 9 seconds is fine, it'll be a bit peaky). Better is Friday afternoon with a 6ft SW swell, a long 15-second period and a moderate offshore, making for some clean, rippable walls. Saturday the 29th afternoon has a smaller 5ft SW swell, but it's got that sweet 17-second period and a gentle offshore, so the points and banks that can handle that long period will be workin'. But remember, long period stuff can be a bit straight at a beach break.
So, overall, we've got a promising stretch. The standout, without a doubt, is the Thursday (20th) to Friday (21st) window. The waves are big, powerful, and clean. Get on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Mon morning, light winds from the WSW by Tue morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
2593 | 2114 | 1716 | 3097 | 3805 | 3252 | 2944 | 3288 | 2620 | 4185 | 5771 | 8042 | 5537 | 4474 | 6604 | 5186 | 5316 | 4097 | 2655 | 2313 | 5940 | |
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 | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | glassy | on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on |
High Tide | 12:05PM0.81m | 00:34AM0.80m | 11:29AM0.73m | 00:46AM0.85m | 10:44AM0.69m | 1:10AM0.88m | 9:57AM0.69m | 1:47AM0.88m | 2:47AM0.88m | 7:09AM0.89m | |||||||||||
Low Tide | 6:20PM0.53m | 6:32AM0.59m | 5:42PM0.48m | 7:03AM0.63m | 5:26PM0.41m | 7:49AM0.69m | 5:26PM0.35m | 5:31PM0.32m | 5:32PM0.30m | 5:22PM0.30m | |||||||||||
6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | |
— | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 18 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 13 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | — |
2593 | 2114 | 1716 | 3097 | 3805 | 3252 | 2944 | 3288 | 2620 | 4185 | 5771 | 8042 | 5537 | 4474 | 6604 | 5186 | 5316 | 4097 | 2655 | 2313 | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 24 | ENE 6 | SW 20 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ESE 9 | SW 8 | SSW 8 | E 8 | SW 8 | — | — | — | — | SSW 18 | — | SW 21 | — | SSW 18 | — |
88 | 34 | 1551 | 143 | 71 | 16 | 26 | 304 | 84 | 5 | 282 | — | — | — | — | 276 | — | 72 | — | 637 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 22 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | — | E 7 | WSW 19 | ESE 8 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 493 | 50 | 50 | — | 26 | 125 | 21 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NNW 5 | W 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | — | W 7 | WSW 8 | — | — | WSW 7 | SW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 6 | SSW 16 |
39 | 55 | 145 | 66 | 471 | 477 | 373 | — | 166 | 383 | — | — | 366 | 358 | — | — | — | — | — | 171 | 5940 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 7 | 25 | 1431 | 381 | 101 | 10 | 5 | 10 | 92 | 39 | 5 | 289 | 289 | 39 | 5 | 289 | 5 | 101 | 287 | 271 |
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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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