Middleton Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s talk about what’s coming up for Middleton Beach. This spot is very sheltered, so it takes a lot to get it going, but when it does, the right swell can line up nicely. We’re looking at a spread of options over the next couple of weeks, but there’s a definite standout session that’s got me a little fired up.

First up, the early part of the run has some solid size but it’s messy. Wednesday the 26th of August starts with a 10ft SW groundswell, period a very long 15 seconds, and combined wave energy is strong (6278). The morning has a light cross-off breeze from the west, keeping things clean for experienced surfers only – at 10ft, this is not a beginner wave. That morning window is your best early call, but by afternoon the wind swings south and goes cross, the period jumps to 18 seconds, and the energy spikes to 8661, yet the conditions turn marginal with some cross-chop.

Thursday the 27th through Saturday the 29th of August is a write-off. Strong onshore winds, lumpy and choppy surf, poor conditions across the board. Skip it.

Sunday the 30th of August shows some promise. The morning sees a 10ft SW swell with a 17-second period, moderate energy (5506), and a light north-northeast cross breeze. It’s rated marginal due to tide concerns, but the wind is light and the swell has serious energy. Keep an eye on the tide.

Now, the best on offer – the true standout – is Thursday the 3rd of September. The morning session at Middleton Beach is firing: clean 12ft SSW groundswell with a 15-second period, moderate to strong combined energy (5093), and offshore winds from the west-northwest. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. The swell direction lines up well with the optimum SSE direction for the break, and with moderate offshore winds, you’re looking at clean, powerful walls. It’s big, it’s groundswell – perfect for a more structured wave setup like this sheltered spot.

Following that, Friday the 4th of September morning is small and glassy: 6ft SW swell, period 14 seconds, light energy (1956), and glassy conditions with no wind. Good for a smaller board and a fun session, but not in the same league as the 3rd.

The second week has a few other notable windows. Wednesday the 9th of September morning brings a clean 6ft SW swell, 16-second period, light offshore from the northwest, and moderate energy (2413). Very good conditions, but the size is mellow. Then Thursday the 10th of September morning has a 6ft SW swell with a long 19-second period, clean cross-off wind from the north-northwest, and moderate energy (3040). Again, solid and clean, but not a standout.

Overall, Middleton Beach is inconsistent and only fires on the right swell and wind combo. For the next 16 days, the clear highlight is Thursday the 3rd of September morning. That’s the one to circle. The rest has some fun, smaller windows, but that day has the size, the period, the wind, and the energy to be something special.

Rusty

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