Surf Forecasts:
Middleton Point surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 5,528 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 13s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Middleton Point this week:
The surf forecast for Middleton Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Middleton Point in the next 16 days are 3.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Middleton Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here with a look at Middleton Point over the next sixteen days. We’ve got a proper mixed bag coming, with some real gems and some swells that’ll only be for the brave.
Water temp is about 15°C, right on the mark for this time of year, so not a shock when you paddle out.
Saturday 18th July starts us off gentle. Morning sees clean 4ft SSW groundswell at 14 seconds, light NNE cross-off breeze. Energy is moderate at 493, nice for beginners. Saturday afternoon goes glassy with a 5 km/h ENE breeze, swell slightly smaller at 4ft but period 13 seconds – super clean little waves.
Sunday 19th July is a proper standout. Morning brings 3ft SSW swell at 12 seconds, wind light offshore from the north at 5 km/h – the face will be like glass. Energy at 501, plenty of push. Afternoon stays clean with a NNW cross-off, swell drops to 2ft but it’s still lovely.
Monday 20th July – a beauty. Morning 4ft SW swell at 16 seconds, combining for 607 energy. That long-period groundswell will wrap around Middleton Point beautifully, offering long lines. Wind is light NNW cross-off. Afternoon holds similar 4ft at 15 seconds, still clean.
Tuesday 21st July sees the swell building. Morning 5ft SW groundswell at 13 seconds, offshore NNW at 10 km/h. Energy jumps to 854 – the point will have proper push. Afternoon still solid at 5ft, wind cross-off, still clean.
Wednesday 22nd July starts to change. Morning clean but only 3ft, energy down to 425. Wind picks up to moderate WNW cross-off. By afternoon it gets ugly with 25 km/h SW cross-onshore wind and 8ft swell, energy at 1846 – choppy junk.
Thursday 23rd July the swell pumps hard – 10ft SSW groundswell with 14-17 second periods, energy at a massive 3821 and 7204. Far too big for this point break. Only for experts, and still a washing machine.
Friday 24th July is redemption. Morning sees clean 8ft SSW groundswell at 14 seconds, light W cross-off. Energy at 2593 – powerful but well-shaped for experienced crew. Afternoon stays clean but wind goes cross-shore, so morning is the window.
Saturday 25th July is another morning gem: 7-8ft SSW groundswell at 13 seconds, clean cross-off, energy around 1848 and 1465. Proper standout for the second week.
Sunday 26th July the swell drops to 5-6ft, wind moderate NW cross-off, energy 708 to 1048. Clean enough, but not the pick.
From Monday 27th July into the end of the month, waves mostly over 7ft, some hitting 12ft, wind often cross or cross-on. By the 28th and 31st energy is over 5000 – too much muscle for Middleton. The 29th offers a small 3ft SW window Thursday morning with light cross-off, could be a sneaky session.
The two absolute best on offer:
Sunday 19th July morning – 3ft SSW groundswell, 501 energy, light offshore N wind, clean as a whistle. Perfect beginner-friendly weekend morning.
Friday 24th July morning – 8ft SSW groundswell at 14 seconds, 2593 energy, clean cross-off wind. That’s a proper point day with real grunt.
Stay sharp, get on those morning windows. This is Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
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 kJ | 493 | 400 | 346 | 218 | 214 | 339 | 573 | 489 | 846 | 854 | 746 | 488 | 294 | 1846 | 5405 | 3821 | 5528 | 4166 | 2593 | 2673 | 2867 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:31PM0.79m | 5:21AM0.46m | 4:43PM0.69m | 5:50AM0.54m | 4:48PM0.59m | 6:24AM0.60m | 4:40PM0.51m | 7:03AM0.62m | 4:00PM0.46m | 7:55AM0.63m | 9:37AM0.63m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 9:38AM0.18m | 11:31PM0.09m | 10:24AM0.22m | 11:29PM0.08m | 11:08AM0.29m | 11:30PM0.06m | 11:54AM0.36m | 11:32PM0.05m | 12:53PM0.43m | 11:32PM0.05m | 11:23PM0.06m | 11:01PM0.06m | |||||||||
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 | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — |
 | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
Feels °C | 14 | 16 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | — | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 493 | 400 | 346 | 218 | 126 | 339 | 573 | 489 | 846 | 854 | 746 | 488 | 294 | — | 5405 | 3821 | 5528 | 4166 | 2593 | 2673 | 2867 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 22 | SW 20 | SW 12 | S 10 | SSW 10 | S 10 | S 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 17 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 18 | 97 | 92 | 54 | 34 | 17 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1676 | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 22 | SW 20 | SSW 18 | SW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 18 | 186 | 214 | 80 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 3 | NE 3 | NNE 3 | NNE 3 | N 3 | — | NW 3 | — | — | — | NW 3 | NW 3 | WSW 7 | SW 13 | SSW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 131 | 1846 | 3768 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 576 | 569 | 140 | 140 | 140 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
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