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Fingal Bay Surf Forecast
/ NSW – Newcastle (55 breaks) / New South Wales (297 breaks) /
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Fingal Bay surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Friday 27 Mar 2026 AEDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Fingal Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Fingal Bay sea temperature is
23.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fingal Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Fingal Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 28) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 4.5m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fingal Bay in the next 16 days are 7.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 28) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 02) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 28th Mar) | 18ft (5.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 28th Mar) | 18ft (5.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 28th Mar) | 23ft (7.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fingal Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 21°C on Sat night, min 14°C on Fri afternoon). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WNW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the SSE by Sun night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 14 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 359 | 243 | 10673 | 14389 | 10233 | 5320 | 3553 | 2017 | 973 | 477 | 343 | 192 | 100 | 89 | 353 | 153 | 110 | 72 | 60 | 82 | 67 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- off | off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:30PM 1.20 | 5:25AM 1.69 | 6:31PM 1.30 | 6:27AM 1.72 | 7:18PM 1.41 | 7:19AM 1.74 | 8:00PM 1.51 | 8:04AM 1.73 | 8:37PM 1.59 | 8:45AM 1.69 | 9:12PM 1.66 | 9:23AM 1.62 | 9:46PM 1.69 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:19AM 0.40 | 10:49PM 0.63 | 12:19PM 0.34 | 12:01AM 0.57 | 1:08PM 0.29 | 1:00AM 0.48 | 1:49PM 0.26 | 1:50AM 0.41 | 2:26PM 0.25 | 2:35AM 0.36 | 2:59PM 0.27 | 3:18AM 0.34 | 3:31PM 0.30 | 3:58AM 0.35 | |||||||
Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:53 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:51 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:49 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:45 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 |
| Feels °C (?) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 |
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Information about the Fingal Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Fingal Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Fingal Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Fingal Bay 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 (Fingal Bay) 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 Fingal Bay 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.
Fingal Bay is 12 km (7 miles) from the city of Port Stephens. If you plan a holiday in Newcastle, look for hotels and other accommodation in Port Stephens. Port Stephens has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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