
Surf Forecasts:
Singleton surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 17s period, WSW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 17s period, WSW swell with 11,788 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 17s period with WSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Singleton this week:
The surf forecast for Singleton over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 17s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Singleton in the next 16 days are 4.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Singleton over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get this one straight. We’ve got a proper stretch of ocean ahead, but it’s not for the faint of heart. The big picture is this: a serious, long-period west-southwest groundswell rolls in for the opening days, and it’s going to be way too much for the average punter. We’re talking about a break that’s already exposed, and this swell is going to have it maxing out. The energy readings are huge right off the bat, with values in the thousands – that’s strong to very strong wave energy, no doubt. If you’re a beginner, you’re not surfing this place for the first few days. It’s a washing machine.
Let’s break it down day by day.
Sunday, August 9th kicks things off. We’ve got a solid 12ft swell out of the WSW with a 17-second period. That’s a proper groundswell. The energy is massive – 5733. The wind is light and onshore in the morning, which is a bit of a shame, but the real problem is the size. This is way over the 8ft mark, so it’s strictly expert territory. The afternoon cleans up a bit with the wind, but it’s still 10ft and just as raw. I’m not even going to recommend it; it's just too big and unruly.
The surf stays big and messy through Monday the 10th. Strong winds, rain, and a peaky, short-period 10-13ft swell. This is a full-on cleanup. Not worth the paddle.
Things start to become a little less chaotic on Tuesday the 11th. The swell drops to 12ft in the morning and 10ft in the afternoon, but it’s still over the 8ft mark. The light cross-shore morning wind will keep the face a bit textured, but the size is still the main issue. It's still too big for most.
Now, here’s where it gets interesting. The tide turns on Wednesday, August 12th. The swell backs down to around 7ft. This is still a decent size, but it’s dropping into a manageable range. The morning is clean with a light cross-offshore breeze. The afternoon, though, the wind goes glassy. That’s the window. This is the moment. Singleton is still a heavy wave, but 7ft of clean, 14-second WSW groundswell on a glassy afternoon is a world-class opportunity. The energy is still moderate, reading 1752, but the conditions are prime. This is a standout for experienced surfers only.
Thursday, August 13th is more of the same. A glassy 7ft morning with a 17-second period. The energy is there, 2598, and it looks perfect. The afternoon gets a little cross-onshore, but the morning is the one to get. Another excellent day for the crew who knows what they’re doing.
Friday, August 14th the morning looks good again – clean 7ft with an offshore breeze. Another solid day. The afternoons tend to get a bit lumpy, but the mornings are gold.
The swell finally starts to fade over the weekend of the 15th and 16th, dropping to 6ft on Saturday. The morning is clean, but the energy is dropping. It’s still a good wave, but not as powerful. Sunday the 16th has the wind swinging offshore, keeping things clean, but the swell has shifted slightly to the west and it’s a bit less organized at 7ft.
Then things go pear-shaped. The swell builds again on Monday, August 17th, but it’s coming with strong winds and poor conditions. The energy spikes to 5977 with 12ft waves, but it’s a mess. Forget it.
The rest of that week is a write-off. Strong winds, lumpy seas, rain – it's all over the shop. There’s a brief moment on the morning of Wednesday the 19th where it’s clean with a 8ft west swell, but the wind is up and the energy is moderate at best. It’s not worth the drama.
The final kicker is a big, stormy swell on Thursday, August 20th. The energy is a huge 7256, but the swell is 15ft with strong cross-shore winds. That’s a full-on no-go.
The tail end of the window, from the 21st to the 24th, is poor. The swell drops, but the wind stays onshore and messy, and the energy sinks to weak or low-moderate levels. A blank, frustrating run to close it out.
So, if you’re an expert and you’re free, the standout days are the glassy mornings and afternoons of Wednesday the 12th, Thursday the 13th, and Friday the 14th. That’s your window. Hold out for that. The rest is either chaos or mush.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Sun morning, strong winds from the SW by Mon afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 17 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 8 | WSW 10 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 15 | WSW 17 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
10297 | 5733 | 3800 | 2723 | 1163 | 3051 | 6575 | 6278 | 5506 | 3549 | 2111 | 1752 | 1850 | 2598 | 2660 | 2417 | 2226 | 1956 | 1340 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | off | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 6:46AM0.73m | 7:43AM0.76m | 8:34AM0.77m | 9:20AM0.75m | 10:01AM0.69m | 00:21AM0.29m | 10:35AM0.61m | 00:14AM0.35m | |||||||||||
Low Tide | 4:30PM-0.05m | 5:04PM-0.05m | 5:36PM-0.02m | 6:01PM0.04m | 6:11PM0.11m | 2:55AM0.27m | 5:58PM0.18m | 4:13AM0.28m | |||||||||||
— | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | |
5:44 | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 5 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 17 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 19 | — | — | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 15 | WSW 17 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 |
10297 | 5733 | 3800 | 502 | — | — | 6575 | 6278 | 5506 | 3549 | 2111 | 1752 | 1850 | 2598 | 2660 | 2417 | 2226 | 1956 | 1340 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WSW 22 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 154 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | WSW 16 | WSW 8 | WSW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 2723 | 1163 | 3051 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 53 | 54 | 172 | 320 | 744 | 2504 | 93 | 14 | 54 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for Singleton provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Singleton can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Singleton surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Singleton) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Singleton may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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