Singleton Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, check it out. The surf’s been a bit of a tease lately, but there are definitely some windows where Singleton is going to turn it on. We've got a solid run of WSW groundswell on the cards, but the wind and the size are the big factors we’re dealing with over the next couple of weeks.

Right out of the gate, Friday the 14th and into Saturday the 15th are pretty marginal. We’ve got a 7ft WSW swell on Friday, but the wind is a cross-on with some ripples – not great, but not terrible. It’s more of a “keep the board in the car” kind of day. Saturday morning cleans up a touch with a nor-nor-east cross-off breeze, and the swell drops slightly to 6ft. It starts to look a little more tempting, but the energy is only moderate, so expect it to be a bit soft.

Sunday the 16th is where my eyebrows start to raise. The swell bumps back up to 6ft with that clean, cross-off wind in the morning. The energy is starting to build, and the waves should start to have a bit more push. It’s not going to be a classic, but it’s definitely surfable and the conditions look fun.

Hold on to your hats for Monday the 17th, because things get real. The swell jumps to over 7ft with a long 19-second period, but a fresh, cross-shore breeze and rain are going to make a mess of it. Then Monday afternoon, it just gets raw: 12ft of WSW swell and strong onshore wind. That’s a full-blown blown-out mess, not for the faint of heart. We’re looking at a very strong wave energy, but it’s a washing machine. This is when Singleton starts to look a whole lot more interesting for the kite crew than for us paddle surfers.

Tuesday the 18th, the size stays big at 12ft, but the wind backs off in the morning to a light cross-on. The issue here is that it’s just too big for this break. The energy is strong, and it’s going to be a relentless, heavy wall of water. This is strictly for the experts, and even then, you’d need to be on your ‘A’ game. The afternoon gets choppy again with a stronger cross-on.

We get a bit of a breather mid-week, but it’s still not ideal. Wednesday and Thursday the swell hovers around 8ft to 10ft, but the wind keeps messing with us. The standout was Thursday morning the 20th – glassy conditions with a 10ft WSW swell. The energy is strong, but that size is still pushing it for Singleton. It’s another expert-only window.

Finally, things start to settle into a more manageable groove. Friday the 21st and Saturday the 22nd see the swell ease to a much more user-friendly 7ft. The conditions turn clean with light offshores. This is when it starts to get fun for everyone. I’d be looking at the Saturday morning session on the 22nd – gentle breeze, clean surf, and a solid 7ft of WSW groundswell with a 16-second period. That’s the pick of the first week right there.

The next few days roll around with consistent 7ft swell but the winds are a bit all over the place, keeping the quality in the “marginal” zone.

Looking further out, the real standout is shaping up for the final week. Keep an eye on Wednesday the 26th. It’s a long-range call, so don't book the plane tickets yet, but the early signs are very promising. We’re looking at a 8ft WSW swell with glassy conditions. That combination at Singleton is pure magic. The energy is moderate, but the clean, glassy surface will make it feel twice as good. This could be the best day of the whole period.

Also, check Friday the 28th. The swell is a bit smaller at 5ft, but it’s another clean morning with light offshore winds. That could be a fun, mellow session for getting some long rides. The afternoon, on the other hand, blows out and the swell jumps right back up to 10ft – too big and getting messy.

So, to break it down:

- The big standouts: The Saturday the 22nd morning session for a fun, clean swell. And the Wednesday the 26th morning, which has the potential to be an absolute gem if that glassy forecast holds.
- For the experts: Tuesday the 18th and Thursday the 20th, when the big swell is in but it’s critical.
- For everyone else: Focus on the smaller, cleaner windows around the 21st-22nd and the 26th-27th. It won't be empty, but the crowds on Singleton when it's clean and head-high are always a possibility.

It's a decent period overall, just a bit of a waiting game for the winds to play nice.

Rusty

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