Singleton Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, grab your board and wax, I'm Rusty, and I've got the lowdown on the only game in town for the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, it's a bit of a one-trick pony around here, but it's a good trick. Our only reliable option is Singleton, and it's going to be a wild ride for the more experienced crew. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so nothing crazy there.

We kick off the whole forecast period on Wednesday, 12 August, with a solid start. Singleton is waking up to a clean 8ft swell from the WSW, with a very long period of 15 seconds. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the N at 6 mph, keeping things tidy. The wave energy is moderate (2212), and it's a groundswell, so it'll be a bit more powerful. That long period is best for Singleton's point setup, so shape should be good. This is a standout for the first week.

Through the rest of the week, Thursday 13 August looks like the absolute cream of the crop. The swell drops a touch to 7ft, but it's still a strong WSW groundswell, and the period stretches to a very long 17 seconds. The magic is the wind – it's glassy, a dead calm NE at 3 mph. If you can get on it, this is the session. The energy is strong (2862). Friday 14 August is also a cracker in the morning with a 7ft WSW swell, 16-second period, and a clean offshore from the ENE at 3 mph. The energy is still strong (2198). Saturday 15 August is a bit smaller at 6ft, but still a clean morning with a NNE cross-offshore.

Now, here's the thing. This spot is exposed to the WSW, and it's getting the full force of the swell. From Sunday 16 August onwards, things start to get serious. The swell ticks up to 7ft - 10ft. By Tuesday 18 August, we're looking at a 10ft swell. That's getting into expert-only territory, and the forecast is clear that it's going to be too big for this break. Wednesday 19 August is a write-off with 13ft of swell and crazy onshore winds. The energy values are hitting the thousands (7263, 8255), which is just insane.

There is a bit of a gap where the surf is just too big or blown out, but then we get a reprieve. The following week, starting around Thursday 20 August, the swell is still huge (12ft from the W), but the wind is a clean cross-offshore. It's still too big for the break, so it's a look-and-see situation for the absolute pros. It stays big and mostly messy until the very end of the forecast period.

The final standout is a little beacon of hope on Thursday 27 August. The swell drops to 8ft, the wind goes glassy again from the ENE at 3 mph, and the energy is moderate (2403). It's a morning session, and it looks like a fantastic way to close out the 16-day window if the forecasts hold up.

So, to sum it up: the best of the best is the glassy Thursday morning on 13 August. After that, it's a long stretch of big, powerful, and often messy surf that's only for the brave. Keep your eyes on the 27 August for a possible final glassy treat.

Rusty.

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