Singleton Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get stuck into what’s heading our way. We’re looking at a classic Singleton run, with a long stretch of clean but small to moderate surf, then a couple of big, gnarly pulses that are only for the brave.

The water at Singleton is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, sitting at 64°, so you’ll want a decent wetsuit.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start before things kick off. Monday the 20th morning is worth a paddle. The swell is a clean 5ft from the WSW, with a period of 11 seconds, and glassy conditions. The combined energy is moderate (709). It’s a beginner-friendly spot, so it’s a good one to get the cobwebs out. The wind stays light and cross-off into Monday afternoon, but the quality drops.

Tuesday the 21st is a write-off with cross-shore wind and marginal conditions. Wednesday the 22nd starts to look a lot better. The swell drops a touch to 5ft, but the period stretches to 13 seconds, and the wind is cross-off. The energy is getting stronger (1055). It’s clean. Then Wednesday afternoon, the swell bumps up to 6ft with a very long 16-second period, and energy jumps to 1634. That’s a proper groundswell. This bigger, long-period swell will be better shaped at the point breaks and reefs, rather than dumping straight on the beach. Clean conditions.

The real standout for the first week? Thursday the 23rd. Morning sees 5ft of WSW swell at 14 seconds with offshore wind from the ENE. The energy is strong (822), and the surf is clean. It’s a classic combo: consistent size, long period, and offshore wind. Crowds are possible at Singleton, but it’s worth it. Thursday afternoon is even cleaner with gentle offshore wind.

Friday the 24th is a nice little payoff. The swell drops to 3ft, but the period is still 12 seconds, and the wind is glassy in the afternoon. Perfect for a longboard or a fish. The energy is low (303), but the conditions are pristine.

Now, the weekend gets a bit more complicated. Saturday the 25th is small and messy, and Sunday the 26th sees a massive pulse. The swell jumps to 10ft from the W with a short period of 9 seconds, and the energy is very strong (1256). This is too big for beginners and only for experts. The wind is cross-off in the morning, but the swell is just too big for this break. It’s a kite-surfing setup more than a paddle session.

The big swell continues into Monday the 27th with an 12ft swell from the WSW and a 12-second period, and the energy is extreme (3690). Again, experts only, and even then, it’s a handful. The wind is cross-off, so it’s clean, but the size is the story.

We get a bit of a breather on Tuesday the 28th. The swell drops to 5ft, and the period is 15 seconds. The energy is very strong (1052). This is the second standout. The wind is offshore and clean, and the conditions are excellent for experienced surfers. It’s a proper session.

The rest of the week gets smaller. Wednesday the 29th is marginal, and Thursday the 30th drops to 3ft with strong wind. Not much to get excited about. Friday the 31st through the first few days of August are a write-off due to strong, onshore winds and heavy rain. The swell is all over the place, but the wind is terrible.

We get a small window on Sunday the 2nd of August. Morning has 3ft of WSW swell with a 12-second period and light wind. It’s clean, but small. The energy is low (270). It’s a paddle for the longboard.

The final days of the forecast show a massive, dangerous swell. Monday the 3rd and Tuesday the 4th of August see 15ft of WSW swell with a very short period of 11 seconds. The energy is extreme (5085 and 5300). This is not a surf day. It’s a big, dangerous, close-out situation. Only the most experienced chargers should even look at it, and even then, it’s a risk.

So, to wrap it up: Monday the 20th morning is a solid start. The absolute best on offer is Thursday the 23rd and Tuesday the 28th. Both have clean, offshore wind, decent size, and long-period swell. The rest is a mix of small, clean windows and big, dangerous pulses.

Rusty out.

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