Singleton Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on offer at Singleton. We’ve got a solid run of swell coming through, but don’t get too excited just yet – for the first few days the conditions are a bit of a mess. The real standout windows are further out, so you’ll need to be patient.

The first decent chance comes on Wednesday, August 5th. The morning is still a bit tricky with a cross-shore wind, but the swell is building strong. By Wednesday afternoon, the skies clear, the wind drops to a light breeze, and we’ve got a solid 10 ft swell rolling in from the WSW. The energy is pumping hard with a combined swell energy of 4543, and with a period of 16 seconds, this is proper groundswell. It’s a lot of juice, but it’s pushing right into the exposed bank. The forecast notes the swell might be too big for this break, so this is strictly one for the experienced crew. The water is sitting at 64°F, which is a touch colder than usual for this time of year, so a decent steamer is a good idea.

Thursday, August 6th sees the swell ease slightly to 8 ft in the morning, still from the WSW with a 16-second period and a combined energy of 3619. The morning is clean with a light cross-shore breeze, but it’s still a bit of a beast. The afternoon turns glassy with a 3 mph offshore wind, making the 8 ft waves look tempting. But again, the models are flagging that the size is pushing the limits for this spot.

After a bit of a windy, messy spell from Friday through the weekend – with winds gusting up to 22 mph and rain on Friday – the conditions clean up in a big way.

Monday, August 12th is a day to circle on the calendar. The morning kicks off with a 10 ft WSW swell at 16 seconds and a combined energy of 4678. The wind is a light cross-offshore breeze, and the report says it’s "clean." That’s a great sign. The afternoon is even better: glassy conditions, 10 ft swell, and the same long-period energy. The combined energy sits at 4402. This is a proper window for the experts.

If you’re looking for something a little less heavy, Saturday, August 15th is your best bet. The morning brings a 6 ft WSW swell, a 16-second period, and a light offshore wind. The combined energy is 1730, which is solid but not ridiculous. The report calls it "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers." This is a really promising session, and the crowds at Singleton can be an issue sometimes, so getting out early is the move.

Sunday, August 16th afternoon is another absolute gem. The wind goes dead flat – glassy as it gets – with a 6 ft WSW swell at 16 seconds. The combined energy is 1537, and the report says "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers." This is a classic, clean, fun wave.

To wrap it up, the standout sessions are Monday, August 12th (big, clean, and glassy) and the Saturday, August 15th and Sunday, August 16th mornings/afternoons for a slightly smaller, super clean setup. The early part of the forecast is a write-off due to wind and rain, but the second week has some magic in it. Keep your eyes on those glassy days.

Rusty.

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