Singleton Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

We’ve got a solid run of surf coming through, but it’s not all clean windows. The first real standout is a beauty of a Saturday morning on the 22nd of August. Glassy conditions, calm as a sleeping baby, with a solid 7ft WSW groundswell. The period is a long 16 seconds, so this is proper groundswell energy. This is a big wave setup though – at 7ft with that much push, it’s really for the experienced crew only. The combined energy is a hefty 2068, so you’ll feel the power. It’s a bit of a wildcard too because such a long period at a beach break can make it close out a bit straight, but when it’s this clean, it’s worth the paddle.

The weather then turns a bit ugly for the rest of the weekend. Sunday the 23rd is a write-off with cross-onshore winds and messy conditions, and the swell drops to 4ft in the morning. It’s just not worth a paddle.

But hold on, because Monday the 24th of August is the absolute pick of the bunch for the first week. The morning is glassy again, with a clean 7ft west-southwest swell. The combined energy is 1570, and with a 14-second period, it’s got proper shape. Wave comment says it’s excellent for experienced surfers, and I’m backing that. This is the session to schedule around. The afternoon stays glassy with a 6ft swell, so you could surf all day if you’ve got the fitness.

Tuesday the 25th gets dicey with a strong cross-shore wind making for a chop. The swell is still there but the quality is marginal. Wednesday the 26th is a no-go – the wind is howling at 19 mph from the southwest, and the swell jumps to 12ft. That’s only for the brave (or foolish). The energy is through the roof at 9728, but the wind is just ruining it.

We get a bit of a reprieve on Thursday the 27th, with a 8ft swell and a gentler cross-shore in the morning. It’s still a bit raw for the average punter, but the experienced crew might score a few if they can handle the size. The energy is 3265, so it’s a serious ocean.

Now, looking ahead to the second week, the highlight is Monday the 31st of August. The morning is clean, with a 7ft west swell and a very long 18-second period. The combined energy is 2498, and the wave comment says excellent for experienced surfers. This is a big, powerful, grunty swell. It’ll be perfect for a point or reef, but at a beach break it might be a bit too straight. Still, a standout session for the bold.

The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so don’t expect any surprises.

A bit further down the line, we’ve got a promising Thursday morning on the 3rd of September. Glassy conditions again, with a 7ft WSW swell at 13 seconds. The energy is 1339, so it’s a solid, clean wave. It’s not the biggest, but the glass makes it look like a fun, rippable day.

The rest of the second week is a bit of a mixed bag with wind and chop, but there’s enough swell to keep the stoke alive if you’re patient. The crowds at Singleton can be an issue sometimes, so get out early for the clean ones.

Rusty.

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