Singleton Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Singleton has on offer for the next couple of weeks.

We’re looking at a spot that’s exposed to a WSW swell, and right out of the gate, things are pretty average. The first couple of days are a write-off with lumpy, cross-shore winds and messy conditions. The swell builds through Wednesday and Thursday, getting big – over 8 ft – but those strong, cross winds will have it choppy and a bit of a battle. Not the kind of day you want to paddle out unless you’re an expert looking for a challenge; definitely too big for beginners. The combined swell energy hits strong levels, peaking at a very powerful 7425 (kW/m) on Wednesday morning, but the conditions just aren't friendly for a good session. Nothing worth rushing out for yet.

There’s a period of smaller swell and cleaner conditions over the weekend and into the start of the next week, but the swell drops off and the wind shifts cross-off or onshore. It’s decent enough on Saturday with a clean 6 ft from the WSW, but the energy is only moderate (1906). A bit of a gap follows until we get a proper standout.

Now, the real standout here is Sunday, 30th August morning. The wind swings light offshore from the NNE, setting up clean lines. The swell is a solid 7 ft from the WSW with a long 16-second period, giving it good power and shape at this exposed break. The combined swell energy is a solid 1962, and the water temp is 66°F, right about average for this time of year. This is the pick of the first week – for experienced surfers only, as the 7 ft will be pushing it for beginners.

Keep an eye on Monday, 6th September morning. This is another promising session, closer to 5 ft from the WSW. The wind is offshore from the ENE, and conditions are clean and glassy. It’s a bit smaller, but the quality looks excellent for an intermediate session. The swell period is a moderate 13 seconds.

Then, a week and a half out, on Tuesday, 8th September morning, we’ve got another one for the experienced crew. An 8 ft WSW swell hits, with a clean 16-second period and gentle offshore winds from the ENE. The energy is strong, reading 3177. This is a solid swell, well-shaped and clean, but it's expert territory. The long period between sets will make paddling out a bit easier, but that wave size is no joke. It’s a promising call at this range, but a few weeks out, so don't book your flights just yet.

All in all, there’s a decent run of surf at Singleton starting from the 30th, but the real highlights are that Sunday morning and that first week of September. The middle of the week (2nd-5th) is mostly marginal with onshore winds, but the windows of clean swell are genuine.

Rusty

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