Middleton Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.08° S 117.94° E

Middleton Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 12 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Middleton Beach sea temperature is
18.0° C
1.8° 

Middleton Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Middleton Beach surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 9,591 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 11PM (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 Wednesday (Aug 12) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 2.5m and 15s. 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 12th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 12th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 5PM (Thu 13th Aug)13ft (4.0m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Middleton Beach over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here, lookin’ at the surf ahead for Middleton Beach. The good news is, we’ve got a long run of waves, but the first few days are a bit rough around the edges. The water’s sitting at 64°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, a nice little bonus for that first paddle out.

Alright, starting Wednesday morning the 12th of August, the swell’s a solid 15 ft from the SSW with a period of 15 seconds. That’s a big, long-period groundswell. The energy is absolutely pumping at 8432, so there’s heaps of power. But, the wind is a cross-off from the WSW at 12 mph, and the report flags it as marginal surf with tricky tides. That 15 ft is also going to be well over the 8 ft mark, making it an expert-only affair. The swell direction (SSW) isn’t ideal for a break that loves SSE wind, so expect a bit of messiness. Not the place for a beginner on Wednesday morning or afternoon.

Thursday morning the 13th of August is where it starts to turn on. Still a big 13 ft SSW swell, but the period stretches out to 16 seconds. The wind switches to a light offshore from the WNW at 6 mph, which will clean things up beautifully. The combined energy is a massive 9486, and the report calls for excellent conditions for experienced surfers. That 13 ft is still big and raw, so only for the crew who know what they’re doing. Thursday afternoon the period hits 17 seconds, but the wind turns cross-shore, so it loses a little magic.

Friday morning the 14th of August sees the swell dropping to 12 ft, still a good size, with a light cross-shore wind from the NE. The energy is still strong at 5587, but the conditions are only marginal. The standout window for Middleton Beach is going to be Thursday morning. The combination of a very long-period groundswell, clean offshore wind, and that huge energy makes it the best on offer early on. Just remember it’s an expert’s wave at that size.

The rest of the first week and into the second is a mixed bag of dropping swells and varying winds. Saturday the 15th has 8 ft swell with a fresh NNW cross-off, then Sunday the 16th has 8 ft with a strong N wind. Nothing terrible, but nothing special either.

The real highlight, and the one to get excited about, is Thursday morning the 20th of August. We get another 13 ft swell from the SW, this time with a gentle offshore from the WNW at 9 mph. The energy is back up to 6293, and the report calls it excellent for experienced surfers again. That’s a solid, clean groundswell window for the more advanced crew. Friday the 21st of August afternoon is also a nice little sleeper, with 7 ft of SSW swell and glassy winds from the NE. Perfect for a cleaner, more relaxed session if the big stuff is too much.

After that, the surf stays in the 7 ft to 10 ft range through the end of the month, but the wind starts getting messy. The 22nd and 23rd of August look poor with onshore winds and rain. The 24th of August has some cleaner moments with a 7 ft and 7 ft swell from the SSW, but the real trouble hits the 25th and 26th. On the 25th we’ve got a 16 ft to 20 ft SW swell, with a combined energy of 14458—that’s a massive, hostile amount of power. The wind is a fresh cross-shore at 19-22 mph, and the forecast says poor conditions. For a beach setup like Middleton, this kind of heavy wind and huge swell is going to be a messy, dangerous mess. It would be far more interesting for the kite surfers than anyone with a paddle.

So to wrap it up: if you’re an experienced surfer, Thursday the 13th morning and Thursday the 20th morning are your standouts. Clean offshore winds, big long-period groundswell, and heaps of energy. For the rest of us, Friday the 21st afternoon with glassy conditions on 7 ft waves is the best bet for a fun, manageable session.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Mon afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the NE by Sun night).

Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
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4.5
SSW
15
4
SSW
15
4
SSW
16
4
SSW
16
4
SSW
17
4
SSW
16
3.5
SSW
16
3
SSW
15
3
SSW
14
2.4
SSW
14
2.2
SW
14
1.4
SW
16
2.5
SW
15
2.3
SW
14
2.5
SW
19
2.2
SW
18
2.2
SW
17
2.5
SW
16
2.5
SW
15
3.5
SW
16
2.2
SSW
14
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
8432
7735
7693
9486
9591
7163
5587
4571
3183
2218
1841
952
2868
2263
4565
3097
2893
3455
3212
5394
1858
Wind (km/h)
20
WSW
25
WSW
15
WNW
10
WNW
10
SSW
10
N
10
NE
15
E
20
N
20
NNW
10
N
10
N
25
N
15
NNE
35
NE
35
NW
35
WSW
20
SW
5
NW
10
NNE
15
N
Wind State
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High Tide
10:56AM1.21m
00:53AM0.63m
11:29AM1.14m
00:46AM0.65m
11:56AM1.04m
00:39AM0.69m
12:10PM0.92m
00:34AM0.74m
12:05PM0.81m
00:34AM0.80m
11:29AM0.73m
00:46AM0.85m
10:44AM0.69m
1:10AM0.88m
Low Tide
6:44PM0.28m
4:20AM0.57m
7:02PM0.37m
4:58AM0.54m
7:06PM0.46m
5:32AM0.54m
6:52PM0.52m
6:02AM0.56m
6:20PM0.53m
6:32AM0.59m
5:42PM0.48m
7:03AM0.63m
5:26PM0.41m
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6:52
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6:48
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6:46
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5:34
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5:37
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 mm
12
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Temp °C
15
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17
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Feels °C
10
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7
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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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