Singleton Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

Right now, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. Thursday afternoon is glassy as can be, with a clean 4ft swell from the west-southwest, and the combined energy is a solid moderate (738). It’s a beginner-friendly spot, fairly consistent, and with crowds only sometimes, you might get a few fun ones to yourself. Water temp is 64°, which is just about normal for this time of year. That’s your best bet for the next few days... because Friday and Saturday turn into a bit of a write-off. Friday morning goes cross-off with a 4ft swell and a lot of energy (1517), but the numbers say it’s marginal. Friday afternoon and Saturday are onshore and choppy, with Saturday morning seeing a 6ft onshore slop that’s just not worth paddling out for. Sunday’s the same story – messy, cross-on, and bumpy.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Monday the 14th of September is a true standout. We’ve got a clean 8ft, long-period groundswell (14 seconds) from the WSW, moderate to strong combined energy (2027), and a light offshore breeze from the ENE. This is excellent surf, but at 8ft, it’s starting to push into the zone for experienced surfers only. That long period also means the waves will have some serious punch and the sets will be further apart – perfect for a point or reef, but at a beach setup like Singleton, it might be a bit too straight and fast on the takeoff. Still, for the crew that knows what they’re doing, that Monday morning session is the pick of the whole forecast.

Tuesday morning the 15th keeps the fire going: 7ft, clean, with a cross-off breeze and again 1994 combined energy. Another excellent morning for experienced surfers. Wednesday the 16th morning drops a bit to 5ft but stays clean with a cross-off breeze and solid energy (1147). That’s a good session for the intermediate crowd too.

Then we hit a long lull. From Thursday the 17th through the 20th, it’s mostly onshore, choppy, or poor quality. Some days have manageable swell, but the wind kills it. Saturday the 19th even sees a 10ft, short-period (8 seconds) windswell that’s simply too big for this break – the file says it’s too much, and I’d agree. That’s a beach break mess.

The final week sees another pulse. Monday the 21st of September has a massive 10ft, very long-period groundswell (17 seconds) from the west, with extreme energy (4494). But again, it’s too big for Singleton, and the wind is onshore in the afternoon. Thursday the 24th of September morning is the last true highlight: 6ft, clean, with a moderate offshore breeze from the ENE and combined energy of 1511. Solid, clean, and for the experienced surfer, very rideable.

So, to sum it up: your best windows are Monday 14th and Tuesday 15th September mornings, and then Thursday 24th September morning, all for the experienced crew. Beginners should stick to the glassy Thursday afternoon (the 10th) or maybe the 5ft clean Wednesday morning on the 16th. The rest of the 16 days is mostly a mix of onshore chop or swell that’s too big for this spot.

Rusty, signing off.

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