Singleton Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty, and I’ve got the outlook for Singleton. Let’s get into it.

It’s been a bit of a slow start around here, but there’s some real promise building a little further out. The first few days are mostly a write-off thanks to messy wind and building swell, but we’ve got a few standout windows that are worth circling on the calendar.

Friday, July 24 through Sunday, July 26 is a bit of a wash. The swell is small and the wind is mainly cross or cross-off, but the real problem is that by Sunday, a strong NNW breeze kicks up and the swell jumps to 7ft with a short, weak 6-second period. That’s a messy, choppy setup, and the combined energy is only moderate (586). Not worth paddling out for.

Monday, July 27 sees a big jump in swell height – 12ft from the WSW with a 14-second period, and the combined energy hits 4444, which is strong. But the wind is howling cross-on from the SW, so it’s blown out and choppy. This one’s for the kite crew, not the paddle crew.

The first real glimmer comes on Tuesday morning, July 28. The swell drops to a manageable 6ft from the WSW, period is a nice 14 seconds, and the wind is a clean cross-off from the east. The combined energy is still strong at 1245, but the conditions are clean. This is a good session for experienced surfers – the size is pushing past beginner territory. Water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The real standout, the one you want to clear your schedule for, is Friday, July 31. The morning shows 8ft WSW swell with a 19-second period – that’s very long-period groundswell, full of energy (3921 combined). The wind is light cross-off from the north, so it’s clean. By the afternoon, it gets even better: the swell holds at 8ft, the period is 18 seconds, and the wind goes glassy. Combined energy is a massive 4444. This is excellent, but it’s also big – this is expert-only territory. The very long period will make it fat and powerful, best at the point or reef setup here. Singleton is exposed to the WSW, which is the optimum direction, so expect it to line up well. Crowds are possible, so get out there early.

Saturday morning, August 1 is another glassy gem, with 7ft from the WSW and a 16-second period, combined energy 2275. Still clean, still strong, but the afternoon swell jumps to 10ft and the wind shifts cross-on, so it’s too big for most.

The following week is a mixed bag. Sunday, August 2 has clean cross-off wind and 8ft swell, but it’s a bit more wind-affected with a fresh breeze. The Monday, August 3 morning sees clean offshore wind, but the swell drops to 5ft and the energy is moderate (1133). By Tuesday, August 4, the wind is straight onshore and the conditions are poor.

Wednesday, August 5 through to the end of the forecast is a mess. The wind is strong and cross or onshore, with big, messy swells. On Friday, August 7 afternoon, we’re looking at 16ft from the west with a 9-second period and a near gale cross-on wind – that’s a full-blown storm surf, only for the crazy ones, and the combined energy is 6614. Saturday, August 8 morning is even bigger: 15ft, 15-second period, but with a 31 mph cross-on gale. That’s a no-go for paddle surfing.

So, the best bet is Friday, July 31 – the glassy, very long-period WSW groundswell is the highlight of the whole 16-day window. The Tuesday before is also a solid, clean option for experienced surfers. Don’t hold your breath for the second week; it’s mostly blown out or too big.

Rusty.

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