Surf Forecasts:
Middleton Point surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 15s period, SSW swell with 6,949 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s period with SW 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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m 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 4.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) 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 1.4m 5s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ACST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Tue 21st Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Middleton Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, my fellow wave-hunters, Rusty here with the full 16-day forecast for Middleton Point. Let’s break it down.
The water is sitting at 58°, which is pretty average for this time of year, so you’re not looking at any wild temperature swings.
The first real swell hits on Tuesday, July 21. We’ve got a clean 2ft SSW swell with a 13-second period. The wind is a light NNW cross-off, keeping the surface smooth. The wave energy is moderate at 796. It’s a perfect, fun size for a beginner-friendly point break.
Wednesday morning, July 22, the swell drops to 1ft from the SW, but the wind turns to a moderate W cross-shore, making it a little bumpy. It’s still surfable, but not great. By Wednesday afternoon, the wind is onshore and it gets choppy – not worth your time.
Thursday, July 23, is a total loss. The swell jumps to 3ft and then 4ft, but it’s all onshore and choppy. That’s a no-go zone.
Friday, July 24, brings a solid 4ft to 3ft SSW swell with a very long 16-second period. The wind is cross-shore, and the wave energy is strong (5392). The problem is, the wave heights are too big for this break. Middleton Point can’t handle that much water. The long period means the waves will dump fast, making it a serious challenge for experts only.
The real sweet spot starts Sunday, July 26. The swell drops to a much friendlier 2ft to 3ft, and the wind goes light and cross-off. Sunday morning is the standout: 2ft SSW swell, 11-second period, with a light WNW breeze, making it glassy. The energy is moderate (999). That’s a prime session.
Moving into the second week, we get a mix. Monday, July 27, is okay but a little lumpy. The real gems are Thursday, July 30, and Friday, July 31. Thursday morning is glassy – no wind, just clean 3ft SSW swell at 13 seconds. The energy is moderate (2253). That’s a beautiful, clean morning. Friday morning is also a winner: 2ft SSW swell, 15-second period, with a light NE cross-off. Clean and lined up.
The first week of August sees the swell fade. Saturday, August 1, is small but clean at 1ft, and then Sunday, August 2, is tiny at 0.7ft. That’s a lull.
But then, circle Monday, August 3, and Tuesday, August 4. Monday brings a 2ft SSW groundswell with an 18-second period and a light NNW offshore wind. The energy is moderate (1314). That’s a long-period, clean day – the point will be working. Tuesday picks up to 3ft from the SSW with the same 18-second period and a moderate cross-off. The energy is strong (6026). This is the best of the second week: powerful, clean, but the size and long period mean it’s a serious session for the experienced crew.
For the hands-down best, lock in the morning of Thursday, July 30, and the morning of Friday, July 31. Clean, glassy, and punchy. Middleton Point is a consistent spot, so you’ll get waves, but the crowds can be a factor sometimes. Get there early.
Keep your line and I’ll see you out there.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 796 | 689 | 531 | 309 | 397 | 4242 | 3761 | 5970 | 4606 | 5392 | 4117 | 2913 | 2021 | 1676 | 1186 | 894 | 673 | 367 | 593 | 1237 | 1226 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:40PM0.51m | 7:03AM0.62m | 4:00PM0.46m | 7:55AM0.63m | 9:37AM0.63m | 12:16PM0.68m | 1:13PM0.75m | 1:50PM0.82m | |||||||||||||
Low Tide | 11:54AM0.36m | 11:32PM0.05m | 12:53PM0.43m | 11:32PM0.05m | 11:23PM0.06m | 11:01PM0.06m | 10:35PM0.04m | 10:20PM0.02m | 10:19PM0.01m | ||||||||||||
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 | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — |
 | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 |
Temp °C | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 13 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SW 11 | SW 11 | — |
| kJ | 796 | 689 | 531 | 309 | 397 | 4242 | 3761 | 5970 | 4606 | 5392 | 4117 | 2913 | 2021 | 1676 | 1186 | 894 | 673 | 367 | 593 | 1237 | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 16 | — | SW 15 | — | S 9 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 289 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | — | 58 | — | 6 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 16 | — | SSE 10 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 26 | — | 18 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WNW 3 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SSW 14 | — | SSW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | NW 3 | NW 3 | WNW 5 | — | SW 13 |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | 80 | 255 | 2483 | — | 3713 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | 6 | 109 | — | 1226 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 576 | 569 | 569 | 569 | 169 | 2 | 500 | 652 | 589 | 577 | 584 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 404 | 576 |
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