Fingal Bay surf break

Fingal Bay surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Sunday 24 May 2026 AEST
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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
21.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Sunday (May 24) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fingal Bay in the next 16 days are 5.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 31) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 13s period and expected on Wednesday (May 27) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sun 24th May)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Best Surf 7PM (Sun 24th May)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sun 31st May)18ft (5.5m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fingal Bay over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Tue afternoon, calm by Wed morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
!
!
3
3
3
3
1
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
ESE
12
3
E
11
2.5
E
11
2.4
E
12
2.3
E
12
2.4
E
12
2.5
E
12
2.5
E
12
2.5
E
12
2.3
E
13
2.1
E
12
2.1
E
11
2
E
11
1.6
E
10
1.3
E
10
1.2
E
10
1.2
E
10
1.2
E
9
1.3
E
9
1.2
E
9
4.5
SSW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2354
2003
1715
1543
1455
1602
2096
2154
1918
1673
1207
1075
935
562
327
273
262
235
287
235
4709
Wind (km/h)
20
E
20
ENE
15
NE
15
ENE
15
ENE
20
NE
35
NE
20
NNE
0
NNW
20
ENE
20
ENE
15
NE
5
WNW
10
WNW
20
W
20
W
20
WNW
15
W
25
SW
40
SW
45
SW
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
3:19AM1.48m
4:28PM1.42m
4:20AM1.41m
5:14PM1.51m
5:15AM1.35m
5:54PM1.60m
6:03AM1.31m
6:32PM1.67m
6:47AM1.27m
7:08PM1.73m
7:29AM1.24m
7:44PM1.77m
8:10AM1.21m
Low Tide
9:14PM0.67m
9:56AM0.40m
10:23PM0.64m
10:40AM0.43m
11:23PM0.59m
11:19AM0.44m
00:14AM0.53m
11:55AM0.45m
1:01AM0.48m
12:30PM0.45m
1:44AM0.43m
1:05PM0.45m
2:25AM0.39m
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
light rain
rain showers
cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
light rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:39
6:39
6:41
6:41
6:41
6:43
6:43
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4:55
4:54
4:54
4:53
4:53
4:53
4:52
4:52
1
6
2
2
1
5
6
4
5
5
6
3
1
5
20
1
Temp °C
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
18
19
20
20
19
19
16
17
18
16
17
18
18
17
18
18
18
19
19
16
15
17
19
18
18
18
19
15
13
15
15
14
14
13
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
ESE
12
3
E
11
2.5
E
11
2.4
E
12
2.3
E
12
2.4
E
12
0.4
S
12
0.3
S
11
2.5
E
12
2.3
E
13
2.1
E
12
2.1
E
11
2
E
11
1.6
E
10
1.3
E
10
1.2
E
10
1.2
E
10
1.2
E
9
1.3
E
9
1.2
E
9
0.8
E
9
Energy kJ
2354
2003
1715
1543
1455
1602
44
21
1918
1673
1207
1075
935
562
327
273
262
235
287
235
106
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
18
0.3
S
16
0.4
S
14
0.4
S
13
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
17
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
10
0.3
S
9
0.3
S
9
0.3
S
8
0.6
S
7
0.7
SSE
7
0.7
SSE
7
0.6
SSE
7
0.8
SSE
7
0.7
S
7
0.4
S
7
Energy kJ
4
3
6
46
66
51
6
6
9
8
16
13
12
40
47
47
41
69
51
15
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
18
0.2
S
10
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
16
0.2
S
15
0.2
S
14
0.2
S
12
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
10
0.4
S
9
0.3
S
16
0.3
S
15
0.4
SE
8
Energy kJ
6
8
2
7
6
6
5
17
16
11
21
19
27
43
38
15
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
E
12
2.5
E
12
3
ENE
13
0.3
WSW
3
0.5
W
3
0.4
WNW
3
0.5
W
3
0.3
WNW
3
0.2
SSW
2
1.1
SSW
5
4.5
SSW
11
Energy kJ
2096
2154
2381
1
5
3
4
2
1
55
4709
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
5
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
119
52
11
11
35
1
260
0
0
50
17
1
0
0
1
1
1
1
41
127
248
Best forecast wave conditions in Newcastle
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
3
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
4
4
9
9
8
7
7
6
6
9
8
9
5
5
4
5
5
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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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