Singleton Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

Overall, we’ve got a mixed bag. The opening days are looking pretty average, but there’s a real standout moment tucked in there for the experienced crew, and then a massive, messy pulse of swell that’s going to be way too much for the paddle. The first decent recommendation doesn’t kick in until the morning of Thursday the 10th, so we’re starting right away.

Thursday, September 10th is a bit of a tease. The morning delivers a clean 4ft WSW swell with a nice long period of 15 seconds. The wind is off from the NE at 16 mph, which is fine, but it’s not perfect. The real highlight is the afternoon – the wind drops to a glassy 3 mph from the ESE. The swell holds at 4ft from the WSW, period 14 seconds, and the wave energy is moderate (738). The water is sitting at 64°, which is about average for this time of year. It’s a clean, fun session, but not a standout.

Friday, September 11th is a step down. The morning has a long-period 4ft W swell (19 seconds) with a cross-off wind, but the forecast is marginal. The afternoon gets messy with a cross-on wind and choppy conditions. It’s a pass.

Saturday, September 12th and Sunday, September 13th are a write-off. Strong onshore winds and poor surf conditions dominate. The swell is there, but it’s not worth the hassle.

Now, here’s the one for the experienced surfers. Monday, September 14th. The morning is looking excellent. We’ve got a 8ft WSW swell, period 14 seconds, and the combined energy is strong (1970). The wind is glassy – absolutely dead from the NE at 3 mph. This is about as clean as it gets. The wave comment says it’s excellent for experienced surfers, and that’s spot on. At 8ft, this is the real deal for anyone who can handle it. The afternoon does get choppy with a cross-on wind, so get your session in early. This is the true standout of the whole period.

Tuesday, September 15th through Thursday, September 17th is a long stretch of marginal conditions. The swell hangs around 5ft to 7ft from the WSW, but the wind is always cross-on or cross-shore, leaving a bumpy surface. The energy is moderate to strong (up to 1773), but the wind never cooperates to make it great.

Friday, September 18th and Saturday, September 19th are a mess. The wind howls from the NW and WNW, gusting up to 25 mph. The swell explodes – 10ft to 13ft – with very strong wave energy (6796). The conditions are poor and the wind is too strong. At these sizes, and with the wind onshore, this setup at Singleton is more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. It’s big, nasty, and not for the surfboard.

Sunday, September 20th is a little better, with an 8ft WSW swell and lighter winds, but it’s still cross-on and choppy. The energy is strong (2779), but it’s not a clean day.

Then we get a second, slightly smaller standout. Monday, September 21st. The morning again looks excellent with a 7ft WSW swell and glassy conditions from the N at 3 mph. The energy is strong (1856). This is another window for the experienced surfer to get clean, punchy waves. The afternoon picks up a cross-on wind, but the morning is the window.

The rest of the period from Tuesday, September 22nd through to Friday, September 25th tails off into a mix of marginal conditions and poor surf. The wind is consistently cross-shore or onshore, and the swell energy drops off. The last few days are a no-go with strong onshore winds and poor conditions.

So, to wrap it up: the best bet is Monday, September 14th morning for the experienced crew. Monday, September 21st morning is also a good, clean option. The rest of the time, you’re fighting the wind or the size.

Rusty.

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