Singleton Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, looking at the next 16 days for Singleton. Let’s get into it.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start here. For the first few days, the wind is a real problem – pretty much strong cross-shore winds making a mess of things. That Northwest wind on Thursday the 16th is blowing 19 mph, and the surf is a lumpy 5ft to 6ft. Not worth paddling out. Friday the 17th is a little better with lighter winds, but the swell is still a bit junky and the combined energy is moderate (886). Saturday the 18th is a different story: a solid 13ft West swell rolls in with a 13-second period, and while the wind is offshore, it’s just too big for this spot. The wave energy is strong (5095), and the afternoon sees it getting even bigger at 12ft with a 16-second period, which is a very long period groundswell. That’s expert-only, and even then, it might be a bit of a beast. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.

Sunday the 19th still has a decent 8ft swell, but the wind is on it, making it messy. The real window of opportunity opens up on Monday the 20th. The wind swings light and cross-offshore from the Northeast at just 6 mph, and the swell is a clean 6ft from the WSW with an 11-second period. Combined energy is moderate (698), and the conditions are described as clean. This is a solid pick for a fun session. Tuesday the 21st is similar, with a clean 5ft SW swell and light cross-offshore winds. Wednesday the 22nd keeps that trend going with a clean 5ft swell.

Now, the standout for the whole period is Thursday the 23rd. Glassy conditions. Literally, no wind, just a slight air. The swell is 5ft from the WSW with a 14-second period, giving it a nice long period for shape. The combined energy is moderate (1061), and the conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. This is the morning to be in the water at Singleton. The crowds here are listed as "sometimes", so you might get a few others, but it’s not a circus.

After that, it drops off a bit. Friday the 24th is a small, clean 4ft day, good for a beginner or a longboarder. The weekend of the 25th and 26th sees a bit of a drop in size, with the wind picking up again, making it less appealing.

Then, we get a real late-stage banger. On the 29th of July, Wednesday morning, we’ve got a 8ft WSW swell with a 14-second period and gentle offshore winds from the East at 9 mph. The combined energy is very strong (3635). This is a serious swell, and it’s going to be clean. The afternoon is even bigger at 8ft from the West with a 15-second period, and it’s described as excellent for experienced surfers. This is another major standout. And then on the 31st of July, Friday morning, the forecast is showing a massive 13ft swell from the West with a 14-second period. The combined energy is a whopping 7338, with light winds. That is a very big swell, and it’s only for the most experienced crew. It’s a promising sign for the end of the month, but it’s a long way off, so keep an eye on it.

Summary: The best bet is the glassy morning of Thursday, July 23rd, with a clean 5ft swell. The other big standout is the big, clean, offshore swell on Wednesday, July 29th, but that’s for experts only. The first week is a write-off except for the clean spells from Monday to Wednesday.

Rusty.

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