Singleton Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the pipe for Singleton.

We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag ahead, with some serious size on the way, but the wind and conditions are going to play a big part in whether it’s actually any good for a paddle. The water’s sitting at 62°, which is a bit colder than what we’d normally expect for this time of year – about 3° cooler, so you’ll want a good wetsuit.

The surf kicks off on Saturday the 15th, but it’s nothing to write home about. That afternoon we’ve got a 6ft swell from the WSW at 14 seconds, but the wind is a light cross-onshore, so it’s a bit bumpy. The energy is moderate (1034), but the conditions are just marginal. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, but not a standout.

Sunday the 16th looks a bit better for the experienced crew. The swell is up to 6ft, still from the WSW, and the period stretches to 15 seconds – that’s a nice groundswell. The wind swings NNE, giving us a clean, cross-off breeze in the morning and afternoon. The energy jumps way up (1581), but the wave comment still says it’s marginal due to tides. Still, the clean conditions make it a decent option for those who know the break.

Now, Monday the 17th is a write-off. We’ve got a 7ft to 12ft swell, but the wind is howling onshore and the conditions are poor. This is not a day for surfing.

The standout of the whole run is Tuesday the 18th. If you can get out, do it. The swell is a solid 12ft from the west at 16 seconds – that’s a very long period groundswell with massive energy (5478 in the morning). But here’s the catch: for most surfers, 12ft at Singleton is too big. This is expert territory only. The wind is glassy in the morning (3 mph from the NE) and light cross-onshore in the afternoon. For the experts, this is as good as it gets – clean, powerful, and that long period will wrap in nicely. It’s just not for the faint of heart.

Thursday the 20th is also big, with a 10ft swell, but the onshore wind ruins it. Keep the board on the car.

Friday the 21st and Saturday the 22nd offer some relief. Friday morning has a 8ft WSW swell at 15 seconds with a clean cross-off ESE breeze – excellent conditions for experienced surfers. The energy is strong (2258). Saturday morning drops to a more manageable 6ft, still clean with a cross-off NNE breeze. Both are good windows for those with a bit of experience.

Sunday the 23rd is a fun size – 5ft, clean in the morning, and the energy drops to moderate (949). Good for a session if you want to avoid the crowd. After that, the swell fades into the start of the next week.

Monday the 24th is small (4ft) but clean in the morning, and then things get ugly again from Tuesday the 25th with strong onshores and lumpy seas. There’s another pulse of big swell around Wednesday the 26th (10ft, westerly, 18-second period) but the onshore wind and rain make it a total bust.

The run from the 25th to the 30th is mostly poor, with a few marginal windows but nothing you’d want to chase. The energy on the 26th is enormous (over 5000), but without good wind, it’s just a washing machine.

So, to sum it up: if you’re an expert, Tuesday the 18th is your day – glassy, big, and clean. If that’s too much, Friday the 21st and Saturday the 22nd mornings are your best bets for solid, clean waves. After that, we’re looking at a long gap of poor conditions right through to the end of the month.

Rusty.

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