Middleton Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s coming up for Middleton Point. This is a consistent, exposed point break that’s ideal for beginner surfers, though it can get a bit busy at times. We’ve got a solid run of surf ahead, starting Wednesday the 15th of July and running through to the end of the month with only a few quieter days. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so nothing unusual to worry about on that front.

The first real standout is Thursday the 16th of July. The morning brings a clean 8ft SSW swell with a very long period of 15 seconds, paired with a light offshore breeze from the NNE at 3 mph. That’s a serious groundswell pushing through, and the combined energy is right up there at 2754, so there’s plenty of power. The afternoon goes glassy with a 16-second period and 3182 combined energy, making it the pick of the bunch. This is big, clean, and powerful – it’s a session for experienced surfers only, as it’s well over 8ft, but the quality is top notch.

Friday the 17th of July keeps the quality flowing with glassy conditions all day, a 7ft SSW swell in the morning and 6ft in the afternoon, both with a 16-second period. The wind is glassy or near-still, so the waves will be super clean. The swell is still solid, right on the edge of the expert zone, but the energy is dropping slightly from the peak on Thursday.

After that, the swell eases back through the weekend and into the start of the next week. Saturday the 18th and Sunday the 19th see smaller, more manageable waves around 4ft to 2ft, with a mix of cross-off and glassy winds. The combined energy drops to between 304 and 540, so it’s a much more relaxed vibe, perfect for the beginners this spot is known for. There’s a bit of a lull in energy, but the quality remains good.

We get a bit of a bump again from Monday the 20th through Tuesday the 21st, with 4ft to 5ft SSW swell, clean conditions, and moderate energy readings around 544 to 784. It’s not huge, but it’s a solid, fun option for all abilities.

Now, here’s the big one to keep an eye on, but it’s a bit of a beast. On Thursday the 23rd of July into Friday the 24th, a massive 10ft SSW swell rolls in with a 14 to 16-second period. The combined energy is enormous, hitting 3825 and even 4784. The wind is cross-on, so it’s going to be a bit messy and, frankly, this punch is way too big for the break. The report says it’s too big, and I’d agree – this is purely for the elite, and even then, expect some serious washing machine conditions. Not a day for the average punter.

The swell settles back down over the final weekend of July and into the start of August. Sunday the 26th through to Wednesday the 30th sees waves dropping from 6ft down to 4ft, with increasingly clean conditions and glassy mornings. The combined energy hangs around 755 to 1012, making for some very good, clean surf sessions. The long period groundswell (15-16 seconds) will make the waves well-shaped but with longer lulls between sets. It’s a nice, mellow finish to the outlook.

Overall, the absolute best of the bunch is hands-down Thursday the 16th of July, with that Thanksgiving level of quality and power. If you’re an experienced surfer, that’s your day. For everyone else, the mornings from the 17th through to the 30th offer plenty of clean, fun waves.

Rusty.

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