Middleton Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.08° S 117.94° E

Middleton Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 29 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Middleton Beach sea temperature is
17.6°C
1.6° 

Middleton Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Middleton Beach surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 13s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 18,600 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 5s is also forecast. 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 6.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sun 30th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 16s
Best Surf 5PM (Sat 5th Sep)20ft (6.0m) 13s
Most Powerful11AM (Fri 4th Sep)20ft (6.0m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Middleton Beach over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for our patch over the next couple of weeks.

Alright, so here’s the deal—this isn’t a spot for the faint-hearted. Middleton Beach is a very sheltered, inconsistent beginner break, and the next 16 days are a real mixed bag of big, powerful, and often messy swell. We’ve got a lot of size coming, but the key is picking the windows where the wind plays ball. The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, nothing weird there.

It’s a slow start. Sunday the 30th of August is a write-off: a huge 10 ft SW groundswell with a beefy 18-second period, but it’s messy with a cross-on wind. The combined energy is strong (5604). Not worth paddling out for.

Monday the 31st of August shows a pulse of 8 ft SW groundswell in the morning with clean, offshore WNW wind. That’s a real glimmer of hope. The swell is big enough to get the heart pumping but still manageable for a confident surfer. The groundswell will be lining up nicely on the reef. Afternoon gets choppy as the wind swings.

Now, the clear standout is Thursday the 3rd of September. Morning brings a solid 12 ft SSW groundswell with moderate offshore wind, and the combined energy is pumping (4472). The conditions are flagged as excellent, and that big period means proper, powerful waves that will hold their shape. This is one for the experienced crew only, as anything over 8 ft is expert territory.

Friday the 4th of September is a disaster waiting to happen. A massive 20 ft SSW swell with a strong 45 km/h cross-off wind is just a washing machine. Combined energy is way up at 18600, but it’s pure chaos. Don't even think about it.

Look further ahead, and Saturday the 5th of September offers some of the best of the run. Saturday afternoon with a 20 ft SSW swell, clean offshore wind, and that combined energy is huge (12261). It’s an excellent window for experienced surfers who know how to handle a big, powerful lineup.

The week after that settles down, but we’ve got another huge window on Monday the 14th of September. Tuesday the 8th of September looks great for a breather, with a clean 7 ft SW groundswell, light winds, and moderate energy (3037). Perfect for a long session for those who found the big stuff too much.

And then Monday the 14th of September, another major day. Morning brings a 15 ft SSW groundswell with a 17-second period, light offshore wind, and the combined energy is massive (12448). It’s flagged as excellent, and with that very long period, the reef and the river mouth will be the places to be. It’s a serious, expert-only groundswell.

Overall, if you’re an experienced surfer after big, powerful groundswell with clean conditions, aim for Thursday the 3rd and Saturday the 5th of September, and that later window on Monday the 14th of September. For the rest of us, Tuesday the 8th is your day. Middleton is a fickle spot, but when it turns on, it’s a proper session.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Sun night, fresh winds from the SW by Mon afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Fri afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Wed night, near gales from the WSW by Fri morning).

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31
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Direction
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SSW
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SW
16
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3
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
4593
5488
4190
3098
3096
5763
2513
2911
2904
3116
1521
1306
3692
4443
2838
4721
18600
15683
4065
Wind (km/h)
20
E
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NE
20
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15
NW
25
WNW
35
SW
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WSW
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WNW
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High Tide
11:53PM0.77m
11:48AM0.92m
00:04AM0.82m
12:12PM0.80m
00:18AM0.87m
12:22PM0.67m
00:38AM0.91m
11:37AM0.55m
1:05AM0.93m
1:44AM0.92m
4:32AM0.90m
Low Tide
5:28AM0.45m
6:10PM0.44m
6:09AM0.44m
6:03PM0.48m
6:58AM0.46m
5:37PM0.48m
8:10AM0.50m
4:52PM0.44m
4:07PM0.35m
3:55PM0.25m
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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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