Middleton Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. This is Rusty, and I’m looking at what’s coming up for Middleton Beach.

The overall pattern is a bit of a slow start, then a solid run of waves with some real standouts. The first real surf of note doesn’t kick in until the afternoon of the 16th of July, so if you’re itching to get wet before that, you’ll be waiting. The water temp is sitting at 65°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so that’s a nice little bonus.

We’ve got a big pulse of energy coming through. The main event looks like the afternoon of the 18th, with a solid 10ft swell from the SW, period of 16 seconds – that’s proper groundswell, long lines and plenty of power. The combined energy is pumping at 5164, which is strong. Fortunately, we’ve got fresh offshore winds from the WNW, so the face will be clean. This is a standout, but with that size, it’s going to be one for the experienced crew only. The 23rd of July is another absolute beauty: a 10ft SSW swell with a 14-second period, and the wind is dead calm, glassy conditions. The energy is 3321, solid. That morning session is going to be as good as it gets.

Between those big days, the 16th afternoon sees a 8ft SW swell with 14-second period and light W winds – clean, good energy (2097). The 19th and 20th also have strong, consistent 7ft to 8ft SW swells with offshore winds, making for excellent conditions. The 21st afternoon is another standout with an 8ft SW swell, 15-second period, and light winds – that’s 2889 of energy and clean.

There are some smaller days, like the 17th, with 5ft and 4ft swells, but the wind is messy, so those are skippers. The 22nd and 24th offer very good conditions with solid 8ft and 7ft swells and offshore or light winds. The 25th has a 7ft SSW swell, 15 seconds, and light NW wind – clean, good energy (1979), but by the afternoon, the wind swings onshore, so get it early.

The 26th and 27th mornings are a write-off with poor conditions and a drop in swell size. The 28th and 29th pick up again with a long-period groundswell – the 29th afternoon has a 5ft swell with a 21-second period, which is very long, and the energy is 3117. That’s a point-break day because it will be too straight for the beach. The 30th finishes strong with a 6ft SW swell, 17-second period, and offshore winds – very good conditions.

The Best on Offer: The 18th afternoon with 10ft SW groundswell and fresh offshore wind is a top-tier, expert-only session. The 23rd morning with 10ft SSW and glassy conditions is the other standout – that’s pure magic, but again, big.

Crowds at Middleton Beach are noted as “sometimes,” so on the standout days, expect a few other locals to be out, but it’s not a circus.

Rusty.

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