
Surf Forecasts:
Middleton Beach surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 17s period, SW swell with 12,170 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 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 Monday (Jul 13) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 2.4m and 14s. 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Middleton Beach over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for the next 16 days.
First off, this is a pretty wild run. The water here is sitting at 65°F, which is a touch warmer than we'd normally expect for this time of year. We're starting with a real bang of energy, but it's not a clean, easy bang. The swell is just too big and messy for a nice, tidy session.
The first few days, starting Saturday the 11th, are a write-off for a good paddle. We've got a solid 8ft swell from the SSW with a combined energy of 2452, but it's coupled with a moderate breeze and the forecast is calling it marginal. The swell is gonna be a huge 13ft by Sunday the 12th, with a massive 7750 energy reading, but the wind is just cross-off and the quality is still poor. This is simply too much for a beginner, and even for the experienced guys, it's just a messy, blown-out affair. The period is long, hitting 15-16 seconds, which can be a good thing for shape, but with that much size and cross-off wind, it's gonna be a battle.
We get a brief, much cleaner window on Tuesday the 14th. The morning is looking clear with a light NNW breeze, glassy, and the swell drops to a more manageable 8ft from the SW with a 3725 energy. The forecast says "expect very good surf conditions," but the break is listed as "inconsistent" and "very sheltered" from the SSE, so it's a rare event. The swell direction is SW, which is better than the optimum SSE, but it might still be worth a look for the locals who know where it breaks. The afternoon turns cross-on, so get in early.
From Wednesday the 15th through to the 18th, the wind picks up again, and the surf stays big and messy. The kite surfers are going to be loving this stretch, especially with the 15ft and 16ft swells and strong winds on Saturday the 18th. For us on a paddle board, it's not our friend.
Now, here's the one true standout. Sunday the 19th of July morning. The forecast says "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers." The wind goes offshore from the WNW, a moderate breeze, and the swell is a solid 12ft from the SSW with a 4913 energy reading. The period is a nice 14 seconds. This is the one. It's a big day, definitely for the experienced crew only, but the conditions are lined up for some proper, clean, offshore waves. That's the session to circle on the calendar.
After that, we get a bit of a lull. Monday the 20th looks okay for a smaller board, with a 5ft swell and offshore wind, but the energy is low at 1022. Then Tuesday the 21st has a fresh offshore wind but the swell is only 6ft.
The last week is a bit of a gamble. Wednesday the 22nd has another big 13ft swell, but it's cross-off again. The wind finally goes offshore again on the afternoon of the 22nd and into the morning of the 23rd, but the swell is huge and the winds are strong, making it a challenge. The 26th looks like a nice, clean, offshore morning with a 5ft swell from the SSW, but it's a long way out.
So, to sum it up: the one to aim for is Sunday the 19th of July morning. It's the best of a rough bunch. The rest is either too big and messy, or too small and inconsistent. The long-range promise for the 26th is there, but it's a long way off, and the forecasts can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Tue afternoon, strong winds from the NNW by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 18 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1456 | 1697 | 4606 | 4902 | 6694 | 10499 | 7088 | 3371 | 2418 | 2325 | 3431 | 2151 | 1614 | 3785 | 4823 | 3565 | 2095 | 1367 | 591 | 1048 | 5844 | |
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 | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 8:39AM1.20m | 9:27AM1.28m | 10:13AM1.32m | 10:55AM1.32m | 11:34AM1.28m | 12:08PM1.20m | 12:32PM1.09m | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide | 5:29PM0.29m | 6:07PM0.23m | 6:48PM0.22m | 7:27PM0.25m | 8:05PM0.31m | 8:37PM0.40m | 8:52PM0.50m | ||||||||||||||
7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | |
— | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 13 |
Temp °C | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 11 |
Feels °C | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 18 |
1456 | 1511 | 4606 | 4902 | 6694 | 10499 | 7088 | 3371 | 1705 | 2325 | 3431 | 2151 | 1614 | 3785 | 4823 | 3565 | 2095 | 1367 | 591 | 1048 | 5844 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 14 | SSW 12 | SW 19 | SSW 18 | — | — | SSW 13 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | — | WSW 22 | SW 18 | NE 5 | — | ESE 14 | WSW 7 | SW 8 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 |
996 | 1697 | 1336 | 863 | 1056 | — | — | 1793 | 2418 | 1400 | — | 46 | 768 | 9 | — | 38 | 69 | 66 | 190 | 116 | 172 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 5 | — | — | — | SE 13 | — | SSW 8 | SSW 23 | SSE 11 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | — | — | 27 | — | 45 | 52 | 13 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | NW 4 | — | NNW 3 | — | N 3 | WNW 7 | W 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 25 | — | 10 | — | 8 | 252 | 155 | 302 | 753 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 101 | 55 | 55 | 288 | 289 | 10 | 55 | 55 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 92 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 101 | 117 | 55 | 1526 | 55 |
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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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