Middleton Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here again, but this time in feet and miles.

Alright, let’s talk about the next couple of weeks. We’ve got Middleton Point as the main show, and it’s looking like a classic run of surf, with a few real standouts that’ll have you itching to get in the water. The water temp is sitting around 57°, which is pretty much what you’d expect for this time of year, nothing to write home about.

We kick things off on Saturday the 8th of August. The afternoon is looking sweet with a solid 6ft SSW swell, a clean 15-second period, and a nice offshore breeze from the north. The wave energy is pumping at 1332 (moderate), and it’s got that glassy, lined-up feel. This is excellent for experienced surfers, but that 6ft is solid enough to keep the beginners on the beach.

Sunday the 9th keeps the trend going. The morning is a bit on the smaller side at 4ft, but still with a good 14-second period and a clean offshore NNW wind. The afternoon picks back up to 5ft with a really nice 16-second period from the SW and a north wind, which is a real treat. The energy is high (1018) and the waves are clean. This is a good, solid weekend.

Now, things get gnarly around Monday the 10th. A big 13ft SW swell rolls in for the morning, with a 18-second period, but the wind is a fresh cross-onshore at 19 mph. The energy is massive (14876), but it’s a lumpy mess. The afternoon sees it drop to 12ft, but the wind is still cross-shore. This is expert territory, and honestly, the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. It’s just too big and messy for a point break.

The first half of the next week is a write-off for good surf. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday are all plagued by strong cross-shore or onshore winds, or the swell is just too big and out of control. The wave energy is crazy high—we’re talking 12,000 to 14,000 (very strong)—but it’s not surfable. You’ll be watching from the cliff.

The next real standout is Saturday the 15th of August. The morning is absolutely magic. It’s 8ft of SSW swell with a 15-second period, and it’s glassy. The wind is just a whisper from the SSW. The energy is 3130 (strong), but that glassy, clean surface makes it a dream. This is excellent for experienced surfers again, and the crowd factor is worth noting—it’s a spot that gets crowded at times, so get out early.

The pattern shifts into a more consistent, cleaner run for the third week. The standout there is Friday the 21st of August. The morning sees a 6ft WSW swell with a very long 18-second period, with a light NNW cross-offshore breeze. The energy is solid at 4174 (strong), and the waves will be clean and powerful. The afternoon is also a cracker with 6ft SW swell, 16-second period, and a light NW wind. This is exceptional for experienced surfers, real quality.

Then, on Sunday the 23rd of August, we get the biggest swell of the clean run. A 7ft SSW swell with a very long 18-second period rolls in, with a clean offshore N wind. The energy is massive (5931), and it’s classed as exceptional for expert surfers. That’s the one to circle on the calendar.

So, the best on offer? Saturday the 15th of August morning for that glassy, 8ft perfection, and Friday the 21st of August for the long-period, clean, and powerful groundswell. The 23rd is for the big-wave crew only.

Stay stoked, catch you in the water.

Rusty

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