Middleton Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let's get into it.

The waiting game is on. The first real chance to wet a line isn't until Wednesday morning, August 5th. Before that, it’s flat and quiet. A long stretch of nothing, so don't even bother checking the cam. But when it does turn on, it’s going to be worth the wait.

Wednesday, August 5th is where it all starts. Middleton Beach (Southern Ocean) gets a solid 13ft SW groundswell with a long 16-second period. The energy is strong, real strong – we’re looking at 8170 on the combined energy scale. The wind is glassy, pure glass, from the SSW at just 3 mph. This is the kind of dawny that gets the heart pumping. The water is 64.6°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so that’s a bonus. This is serious, powerful surf. Not for the faint of heart. The swell direction is SSW, which is exactly what this spot wants to see. This is one of the standouts of the whole period. The afternoon gets a bit messy with an ENE cross-on, so get your waves in early.

Thursday, August 6th pulls back slightly to 11ft, but the wind swings around to a fresh NW cross-off at 19 mph. It’s cleaner than the previous afternoon, but the energy drops to 6201. It’s still a big, powerful wave, but conditions are a bit more challenging. Not the day to be on a log.

Friday, August 7th is your next real window. The swell holds at 13ft from the SW, and we get a proper WNW offshore wind at 16 mph in the morning. The energy is still strong at 6123. The surf is big and lined up, but it’s take-no-prisoners stuff. The afternoon stays clean with a fresh offshore, but the size backs off a touch to 11ft.

Saturday, August 8th is a beast. The swell jumps to 18ft in the morning and then 21ft in the afternoon. The energy readings are massive – 12713 and then 21766. That’s some serious ocean. The wind is a strong cross-off, but at this size, Middleton is going to be a washing machine. This is expert-only, heavy, and dangerous. Not my pick for a fun session, but if you're a big-wave charger, that afternoon could be something else.

Sunday, August 9th backs off a bit to 16ft, but it’s still big. The wind is a fresh cross-off, and the energy is still pumping at 15076. It’s a step down from Saturday but still a serious, grunty swell.

Monday, August 10th is another big one. The morning is 20ft, and the afternoon jumps to 24ft with an energy reading of 28881 – that’s the biggest of the whole run. The wind is a strong cross-off. This is huge, powerful, and not for the casual surfer. This is a day for the pros and the very brave.

Tuesday, August 11th starts to settle, with 20ft in the morning and 18ft in the afternoon. The energy is still very high, but it's coming down. Still a lot of water moving around.

Wednesday, August 12th is where things get interesting again. The swell drops to a more manageable 15ft, but the wind turns light offshore from the WNW. The energy is still strong at 9690. This is a much cleaner, more user-friendly size for the experienced surfer. This is starting to look like a good one.

Thursday, August 13th is the second true standout. The swell is a clean 15ft from the SSW, and the period stretches out to 18 seconds. The morning has a light cross-off, but the afternoon is pure gold: glassy, SSW wind at 3 mph. The energy is 12682. This is as good as it gets – big, clean, grinding walls. The long period will make it line up nicely. This is a day to call in sick for.

Friday, August 14th is still fun. The swell is 13ft, with light cross-off winds and a 16-second period. The energy is moderate at 7678. Still a solid, clean day.

Saturday, August 15th sees the swell drop to 8ft. It’s a lot smaller, but the wind is a moderate offshore. The energy is

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