Singleton Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let's be real about the next couple of weeks. The ocean’s got some grunt in it, but it’s gonna be a game of patience and picking your moments. We're looking at a solid stretch of westerly groundswell, but the wind is gonna be the main character in this story, and honestly, it's not always gonna be on our side. There are some windows of pure magic if you're willing to wait for 'em.

The stretch starts off with a bit of a tease. Friday morning, July 31st, there’s some clean but marginal surf on the cards at Singleton (South Coast). We're looking at 6ft of swell from the WSW with a long 16-second period, but the energy is only moderate at 1464 and the conditions are just... okay. A bit of a cross-offshore breeze, but the water is a touch colder than normal for this time of year, running at 64°F. It’s not the day to be picky after a flat spell, but it's not a standout either. The afternoon turns to absolute mush with a cross-on breeze, so don't plan for a sunset session.

The weekend is a write-off for quality. Saturday, August 1st, sees the swell bump up to 8ft, but it's crossed up and choppy. Not worth the paddle. Sunday morning, August 2nd, is better with a solid 7ft from the WSW and a clean offshore breeze, but it's still only fair. The real gem is Sunday afternoon, though. The wind drops to glass, the swell holds at 6ft, and the conditions are clean. It's still on the bigger side for beginners, but for the rest of us, that's a proper wave. Period drops a bit to 13 seconds, but a glassy 6ft wave is a gift.

Monday, August 3rd, is another meh day. Surf drops to 5ft and the wind is cross-onshore. Skip it. But hold onto your boards, because Tuesday morning, August 4th, is the first real standout. The swell jumps to 8ft of pure WSW groundswell with a very long 18-second period. The energy is strong at 3629, and it’s glassy. This is the kind of morning you call in sick for. The period is long, which will make it line up really nicely, but that long period can also mean it might close out a bit at a beach break. Still, 8ft and glassy? I'm in.

Wednesday, August 5th, keeps the quality going with a clean 8ft morning and a light cross-offshore breeze. Another great day. The afternoon, however, the swell jumps to a heavy 10ft and pushes past the "fun" mark. That's expert-only territory. Thursday, August 6th, gets blown out by a fresh cross-onshore breeze, and the swell is still big. It's a mess. Friday, August 7th, the swell is still a solid 10ft, and while the wind is light, it's onshore. The conditions are just too big and not clean enough.

Then the ocean just decides to flex. From Saturday, August 8th, through the middle of the following week, it's just storm surf. We're talking 13ft to 18ft of wind-blown, cross-onshore chaos, with a near-gale to fresh breeze. This is not surfable, it's just noise. The energy readings are off the charts (8808, 17679, 12791) but it's all just raw power with no shape. If you're into kitesurfing, this might look interesting, but for a surfboard, it's a full stop.

This big swelly, messy period lasts for nearly a week. Things finally start to back off around Thursday, August 13th, but the wind is still a messy cross-onshore. The swell drops to 6ft but it’s lumpy and chopped up. The final days of the forecast, into August 15th, are still not offering anything clean. There's swell, but the wind isn’t giving us a break. Honestly, the standout windows are those two mornings on the 4th and 5th, and maybe that glassy Sunday afternoon. Get on 'em if you can. The longer-range stuff from the second week is promising in size, but it's too far out to trust, and the wind forecast is shithouse. Keep your fingers crossed for a shift.

So there you have it. A couple of real special windows sandwiched between a whole lot of nothing or way-too-much. Be smart, be patient, and be ready to move when the ocean gives us a chance.

Rusty.

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