Singleton Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what Singleton's got cookin' for us over the next couple of weeks. It's a bit of a wild ride, so hold onto your boards.

We're starting off with a bang right now, Monday the 7th of September. There's a solid pulse of groundswell rolling in, 8ft from the WSW with a very long 17-second period. That's a heap of energy – we're talking 3123 (moderate to strong) – and the water's sitting at 64°, which is pretty average for this time of year. The wind's a light cross-offshore, so the lineup should be clean. This is serious, powerful stuff though; at 8ft and that long period, it's strictly for the experienced crew. Beginners, sit this one out. Monday afternoon the swell backs off just a touch to 7ft, but conditions start to get a bit more questionable, so get your session in early.

Tuesday the 8th sees the swell holding strong, around 8ft from the WSW, with periods still over 16 seconds. The wind picks up to a moderate breeze, but it's still cross-off, keeping things ridable. Again, this is expert territory with energy readings near 3679.

Wednesday the 9th is where it gets really interesting. The morning has a 6ft swell with a fresh offshore wind, and by the afternoon, that wind drops to a gentle offshore. The waves are still a solid 6ft from the WSW with a 15-second period, but that clean, offshore condition is what we dream of. It's still a lot of wave for a beginner, but for anyone with a few sessions under their belt, Wednesday afternoon is a standout.

Thursday the 10th, the swell drops to 4ft, but the offshore winds hang on. It'll be smaller and cleaner, a good option for the less experienced if the morning's bigger stuff was too much.

Friday the 11th, things get a bit messy. The swell picks up again, but the wind swings cross-shore and the period jumps all over the place. Not our best day.

Then we hit a rough patch. Saturday the 12th and Sunday the 13th are blown out. Strong onshore winds, rain, and a jumbled up swell. The wave energy is there, but it's a washing machine. This is a good stretch to stay on the beach.

Monday the 14th, we get a nice reset. A clean 7ft groundswell from the WSW rolls in with a light cross-offshore breeze. This is another solid window for the experienced surfer, with a big 1705 energy reading.

But the real gem, the one that has me buzzing, is Tuesday the 15th. The swell is a very manageable 6ft from the WSW with a 14-second period, and the wind? It's dead flat. Glassy. The energy reading is a solid 1462. If you can get out there Tuesday morning, you'll be scoring clean, lined-up waves. That is the best on offer in this whole forecast.

After that, the swell drops right off on Wednesday the 16th, down to under 3ft. It picks back up late in the week, but the wind is on it again. By Friday the 18th of September, the swell is pumping at 12ft from the WSW, but the wind is a strong cross-onshore. The energy is massive – 6390 – but it's just too big and messy for a proper paddle session; this looks more like a day for the kites.

The following weekend into the next week, the swell stays big. Sunday the 20th and Monday the 21st of September see 10ft to 12ft swells with very long periods, but the wind is onshore or cross-onshore. The sheer amount of energy in the water (up to 9645 on Monday) is mind-boggling, but these conditions are for experts only, and even then, it's a battle.

So, to sum it up: if you're an experienced surfer, your windows are right now (Monday 7th), Wednesday afternoon (9th), Monday (14th), and the absolute standout is Tuesday morning (15th) with that glassy, clean 6ft swell. For the rest of us, it's a waiting game.

Rusty.

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