Middleton Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s talk about the next couple of weeks at Middleton Point.

We’ve got a solid run of surf coming, but it’s not all smooth sailing. The first good session kicks off this Sunday, August 23rd. Middleton Point is a point break, consistent, and exposed to the south. The water temp is sitting at 58°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Sunday morning is the first standout. We’re looking at a clean 7ft swell from the SSW, with a very long period of 14 seconds and some serious energy pumping through at 2626. The wind is light and offshore from the north, so expect clean, lined-up waves. This is one for experienced surfers – it’s got power and size. Sunday afternoon stays clean but the wind swings cross-offshore from the WNW.

Monday sees the swell drop to 5ft with light cross-shore wind and some rain around. It’s more of a marginal day, better for a longboard or a quiet session. By Tuesday, the wind goes onshore and the quality drops out completely – that’s a day to skip.

Wednesday the 26th looks promising again. Clear skies, light cross-offshore wind, and a clean 6ft SSW swell. The energy is moderate at 989, but the conditions will be good for a fun morning session. Thursday shapes up even better, especially the afternoon: 5ft SSW swell, 14 seconds, light offshore wind, and clean. That’s a solid afternoon wave.

Now, if you want the real standout, mark your calendar for Friday, August 28th. Friday morning is the pick of the entire outlook. We’ve got a 6ft SW groundswell with a very long 17-second period, and the energy is huge at 4233. The wind is glassy, absolutely dead calm. This is the kind of morning where the point just starts reeling off. It’s going to be clean, powerful, and well-shaped. Crowds are possible here, so get in early.

The weekend of the 29th and 30th gets messy. Saturday has onshore winds and poor conditions. Sunday the 30th brings a bigger 8ft to 8ft SSW swell, but it’s blown out by onshore winds. That size is too much for beginners anyway, and with the chop, it’s a tough day.

Monday the 31st bounces back nicely. A clean 7ft SSW swell, long 16-second period, and light cross-offshore wind from the NNE. That’s another excellent session for experienced surfers. The first few days of September keep the good vibes going: Tuesday and Wednesday both offer clean, offshore winds with 6ft to 6ft SSW swells and long periods. The energy is still strong.

By Thursday the 3rd, the wind picks up and the swell drops. Friday the 4th is a write-off with choppy onshore conditions. Saturday the 5th stays marginal and small.

Then, a late pulse arrives on Sunday, September 6th. We’ve got a 7ft to 8ft SW swell pushing in. Sunday morning is light cross-shore, but Sunday afternoon has a very long 15-second period and energy of 4184. The wind is light cross-shore, so it’s not perfect, but the swell has serious potential. Monday the 7th is messy with strong winds, so that one’s more for the hardcore crew.

Overall, the best on offer is Friday morning, August 28th – glassy, powerful, long-period groundswell. The second standout is Sunday morning, August 23rd, for the clean offshore start. There’s a lot of good surf in this run, but a few blown-out days in between. Stay on it.

Rusty.

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