Middleton Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty, and I’ve been watchin’ this stretch for a while now. Let me tell ya what’s shapin’ up for Middleton Beach.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a slow start, but things get real interesting real quick. The first decent surf we see is Tuesday afternoon, July 28, and it’s a cracker of a session for the experienced crew. The swell is pumpin’ at a solid 9.8ft, pushin’ in from the SSW with a groundswell period of 14 seconds – that’s a long, powerful energy. The water’s a touch warmer than normal at 64.8°, with an anomaly of 2.9°, which is nice for this time of year. The wind is glassy out of the SSE at just 3.1 mph, so the surface will be like a mirror. The combined energy is a massive 4570 – that’s strong, powerful, and all that energy is directed right here. Middleton Beach is a very sheltered spot, so this is a standout. If you’re experienced, get out there Tuesday afternoon. Just be aware the crowd is sometimes there, but for this quality, it’s worth it.

Wednesday morning, July 29, the swell drops to 6.9ft from the south, still with a decent 11-second period. The wind is a light cross-off from the north at 6.2 mph, so the surf will be clean. Combined energy is 2624 – still moderate to strong. Good, but not the standout.

Wednesday afternoon the swell shrinks to 5.6ft, with a very long period of 16 seconds from the SSW, but the wind turns cross-on from the ENE at 3.1 mph, creating small ripples. It’s a bit marginal. Thursday morning, July 30, the swell is 4.3ft with a 15-second period from the SSW, but the wind is a cross-off from the NW at 12.4 mph, so it’s clean but small. Thursday afternoon picks up to 4.6ft with the same direction and period, and a lighter cross-off from the NNW at 9.3 mph. Clean, but still small.

Now, Friday, July 31, is the real standout. Friday morning we’ve got 9.8ft of swell from the SSW, with a 16-second period – that’s long-period groundswell. The wind is offshore out of the NW at 15.5 mph, so it’s gonna be clean and lined up. Combined energy is 5045 – strong. Friday afternoon is even bigger: 11.5ft from the same direction, same 16-second period, and still offshore from the WNW at 15.5 mph. Combined energy shoots up to 6937. This is the best of the week. Long period swells work well here, but at a beach break, it might break a little straight. Still, for experienced surfers, this is a gem.

Saturday, August 1, gets huge but messy. Morning swell is 16.4ft from the SSW at 14 seconds, but the wind is cross-on from the SSE at 9.3 mph, making it choppy. Combined energy is 9891 – very strong. Afternoon is 16.4ft again, but the wind is onshore from the ESE at 9.3 mph, with a combined energy of 11612. This is big, big surf – only for experts, and the wind is gonna spoil it. A bit of a shame.

Sunday, August 2, the swell drops to 7.5ft from the SSW, but the wind is a moderate cross-shore from the NNE at 15.5 mph, causing a cross-chop. Combined energy is 2871. Not great. Monday, August 3, is similar with 5.2ft to 6.9ft, and cross-shore winds. Poor form.

Now, we hit a bit of a gap. Tuesday, August 4, rolls in with 9.8ft from the SSW, an 18-second period – very long period groundswell. The wind is cross-off from the NNW at 12.4 mph, so it’s clean. Combined energy is 5495 – strong. This is promising but a bit further out. Wednesday, August 5, has 9.8ft to 11.5ft with cross-on and onshore winds, so it’s choppy. Thursday, August 6, is a beauty: 11.5ft from the SSW, 16-second period, and offshore wind from the WNW at 12.4 mph. Combined energy is 6512 – strong. This is a top pick for the second week. Friday, August 7, has 7.2ft to 7.5ft with offshore winds – clean and fun.

Saturday, August 8, gets huge again: 9.8ft in the morning, 16.4ft in the afternoon from the SW, with cross-off winds. Combined energy hits 10248 in the

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