Middleton surf report
Long, gentle beach on the Fleurieu with rolling waves, ideal for learning.
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Tomorrow at Middleton (Sun, 4 Oct) · best 11am–2pm
Perfect.
Glassy, no wind, chest-high waves. Rated for a beginner.
- Barely any wind (3 kn), so it'll be glassy and smooth.
- Waves around chest high (0.9m faces), a good size for a beginner.
- South-south-westerly swell at 10 seconds, an angle this spot likes.
- High tide and dropping at 1pm, but this spot prefers mid tide.
- Wind swings southerly 5 kn around 2pm, so it'll get choppy.
Forecast checked Sat, 3 Oct, 8:42 pm Gold Coast time.
When is Middleton good?
- Best wind
- Northerly (offshore) or none
- Best swell
- South-south-east to west-south-west
- Best tide
- Mid tide
- Suits
- Learner+
Who it suits depends on the size: learners up to about 1m, beginners up to about 1.3m, intermediates up to about 1.8m. Bigger than 1.8m it is for advanced surfers. Long-period groundswell hits harder, so it counts as bigger.
It is a bit smaller than the open beaches, which keeps it friendly when the swell is up. A northerly wind blows offshore here, so mornings before the sea breeze are usually cleanest. Get Frothin’ checks the wind, swell, tide and the live wave buoys every hour and tells you, in plain English, whether it's worth paddling out at Middleton for your level.
Watch out
Rips along the beach. Cold water in winter.
Frequently asked
What are the best conditions for surfing Middleton?
Middleton is best with a northerly (offshore) wind or no wind, a south-south-east to west-south-west swell and mid tide. It is a bit smaller than the open beaches, which keeps it friendly when the swell is up.
What wind is offshore at Middleton?
A northerly wind (N) blows straight offshore at Middleton, holding the waves up and keeping them clean. Light winds are good too. Onshore winds make it choppy.
Is Middleton good for beginners?
Yes. Middleton is one of the better South Australia spots for learners on small days. Check today's call: on bigger days it gets busier and stronger.
What should I watch out for at Middleton?
Rips along the beach. Cold water in winter.
Nearby breaks
- Goolwa 6.0 km
- Waitpinga 21.7 km
- Parsons Beach 25.3 km