Singleton Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty, and I’ve been staring at the charts for Singleton longer than I care to admit. Let’s get into it.

The next 16 days start with a bang, but it’s not a friendly one for anyone who’s not a seasoned charger. We’ve got a big, powerful, long-period swell from the WSW that’s going to be pumping through the weekend, but the real magic is going to be the mornings when the wind is either glassy or light offshore. The afternoons get messy, so you’ll want to be out at first light.

Alright, let’s break it down. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no need to dig out the thickest rubber.

The first standout is Thursday morning, 13 August. Singleton is seeing a solid 7 ft swell from the WSW, with a very long 17-second period, and it’s absolutely glassy with the wind from the ENE at 0 km/h. The energy is huge (2862), so this is big, powerful, long-period groundswell. This kind of wave is best at a point or reef, but for Singleton, it’s going to be a serious, heaving beach break. This is for experienced surfers only—it’s a proper session. The crowds might be around, but on a morning this clean, it’s worth getting in the water.

Friday morning, 14 August is another cracker. Still a big 7 ft from the WSW at 16 seconds, but now we have a light offshore wind from the ENE at 5 km/h (2198 energy). The swell is a touch smaller, but it’s still clean and powerful. Again, this is expert territory.

Saturday morning, 15 August sees the swell drop to 6 ft from the WSW, with a 14-second period and a cross-offshore wind from the NNE at 15 km/h (1127 energy). It’s still clean and a good wave, but the real power is fading. The best window is definitely the first few mornings.

Sunday morning, 16 August is still a solid 7 ft from the WSW (15-second period), but the wind is a bit stronger—NE at 20 km/h cross-off (1749 energy). It’s clean, but the wind is picking up.

Then we hit a rough patch. From Monday, 17 August through to Friday, 21 August, the wind turns onshore and strong, the swell gets messy, and the conditions are poor. There’s a glimmer on Tuesday, 18 August, with a massive 13 ft swell from the west and 16-second period, but it’s glassy in the morning. That is way too big for this spot, even for experts—it’s a kite-surfing day if anything. The energy is a massive 7559, which is just insane.

The next true standout comes after that rough stretch. Saturday morning, 22 August is a beauty. The swell is 7 ft from the WSW at 13 seconds, and it’s glassy with a WNW wind at 5 km/h (2316 energy). This is clean, powerful, and starting to look good again.

Sunday morning, 23 August is another one to circle. 8 ft from the WSW at 16 seconds, with a light cross-offshore wind from the N at 5 km/h (2609 energy). Clean, solid, and good for experienced surfers again.

Tuesday morning, 25 August is a promising one. 8 ft from the west at a very long 18 seconds, glassy with a NNW wind at 5 km/h (4470 energy). That’s a big, clean, long-period groundswell. It’s close to the “too big” line, but for the experienced crew, this could be the session of the fortnight. The energy is very strong.

Wednesday morning, 26 August is also glassy, but the swell is 10 ft from the west at 16 seconds (4401 energy). That’s definitely too big for most, but if you’re a charger, it’s on.

The final decent morning is Thursday, 27 August. 6 ft from the west at 14 seconds, with a cross-offshore wind from the N at 10 km/h (1376 energy). Clean and a good finisher.

So, the best on offer? Thursday morning, 13 August and Tuesday morning, 25 August. Both are glassy, large, long-period groundswells from the west/southwest, with massive energy. The first one is more certain as it’s sooner; the second is a long-range promise that could be epic if it holds. The weekends are okay, but the real magic is mid-week in the mornings. Get out there early.

Rusty.

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