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“midds (Middleton Beach Albany WA)
Only wave at midds is on an east swell - generated by a high press in the
Great Australian Bight - wind swell.
The point gets a waves on a severe weather incidence every 10years
generated by a cut-off low pressure that is mostly south/south east.
Most swell at midds are SSW and too straight to create any kind of ridable
wave.
Beach is presently closed with Australia's biggest white pointer (tagged) and dead whale . Very disappointing summer”
paul king from AUSTRALIA - 13 Apr 2014
Middleton Beach Ratings
Overall: 1.0. Based on 7 votes and 1 review. Vote
Quality on a good day: 3.0(1 star: Even when the swell and winds are optimum, the waves are poor quality, 5 stars: If conditions are right, the waves will be World Class). |
Consistency of Surf: 2.7(1: Middleton Beach is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 2.0(1: Middleton Beach is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Far South of Western Australia. 5: the best break in Far South of Western Australia). |
Difficulty Level: 2.0(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 2.5(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Middleton Beach can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 3.2(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Middleton Beach, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 3.4(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Middleton Beach are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 4.3(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 3.0(1: Often too crowded. 5: Middleton Beach is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 4.7(1: Getting to Middleton Beach requires an overland expedition or chartering a boat. 3: A 30 minute walk from the nearest parking. 5: Park a vehicle right by the break). |
Scenery: 4.4(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 4.8(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 5.0(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Middleton Beach for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 4.8(1: Camping at Middleton Beach is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 4.2(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Middleton Beach is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 3.4(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 4.8(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Middleton Beach, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 4.0(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Middleton Beach where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
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