Middleton Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. We’re looking at Middleton Point for the next couple of weeks. This is a classic point break that’s consistent and pretty exposed, so it’s got a solid appetite for groundswell. The water temp is sitting at 57.6°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The week kicks off on Thursday the 30th of July. We’re not seeing a massive swell to start, but there’s a clean 7.9ft SSW swell rolling in with a 13-second period. The wind is glassy out of the SSE in the morning, making for some really clean, lined-up waves. This is a good session for experienced surfers – the energy is solid (1872) and the conditions are smooth. The afternoon gets a bit cloudier with a light onshore breeze, so it’ll get a bit lumpy, but the morning is the pick.

Friday the 31st sees the swell drop a touch to 4.9ft, still from the SSW with a 12-second period. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the NNE, so the waves will be clean and workable. The energy is moderate (729) but it’s a nice, cruisy day for a paddle. Not a standout, but a solid fun session.

Now, Saturday the 1st of August is where it gets interesting. The swell picks up to 5.9ft, but the period jumps to 17 seconds – that’s proper groundswell. The wind is offshore from the north in the morning, then cross-offshore from the NW in the afternoon. The energy is huge (1900 in the morning, 2734 in the afternoon). This is a standout day. The long period groundswell will really wrap into Middleton Point, offering powerful, well-shaped waves. The only thing to watch is that long period swell can make the waves a bit straight at some breaks, but at a point like this, it’ll be a dream. The morning is glassy, the afternoon is clean – it’s a proper session.

Sunday the 2nd of August has a bit more wind. Swell is still solid at 5.9ft with a 16-second period, but the wind picks up to 15.5 mph from the NNW, creating a cross-offshore breeze. The energy is still high (1586), but the stronger wind is going to put a bit of a chop on the face. It’s still surfable, but not as clean as the day before.

Monday the 3rd of August is a bit of a write-off for the purist. The swell is still there (5.9ft to 8.2ft) with a 13-14 second period, but the wind shifts to the west and southwest, swinging cross-shore and creating a cross-chop. The energy is high (2059 to 2515), but it’s going to be messy. This is more of a day for a strong paddle and some grunt work.

Tuesday the 4th of August is similar. Swell drops to 5.6ft, wind is cross-onshore from the SW with light speeds. The energy is moderate (999). It’s not a great day to get excited about.

Wednesday the 5th of August brings a nice change. Swell drops to 3.3ft but the period is a massive 19 seconds. The wind is offshore from the north in the morning, making for glassy conditions. The energy is actually high (1455) because of that long period. This is a sneaky good day for a point break – the waves will be long, clean, and lined up. The afternoon gets a bit more breeze, but the morning is a gem.

Thursday the 6th of August is another glassy morning. Swell is 5.2ft with a 16-second period, and the wind is glassy from the WSW. The energy is high (1324). This is a great day for a long, smooth session. The afternoon gets a light cross-onshore, so get out early.

Friday the 7th of August is a standout. Sw

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