Fingal Point and Beach surf break

Fingal Point and Beach surfForecast / NSW – North Coast / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Wednesday 24 Dec 2025 AEDT
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Fingal Point and Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Fingal Point and Beach sea temperature is
25.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fingal Point and Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Fingal Point and Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 25) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fingal Point and Beach in the next 12 days are 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 26) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 7s period and expected on Friday (Dec 26) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 25th Dec)1.5ft (0.5m) 13s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 25th Dec)1.5ft (0.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 2PM (Fri 26th Dec)6ft (1.9m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fingal Point and Beach over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wed
31
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
NE
0.9
NNE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
1.9
SE
1.8
SE
1.2
E
1
E
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.3
NE
0.3
NE
0.3
NE
0.3
NE
0.3
NE
0.3
NE
0.3
NE
1.1
SE
Period(s) (?)136131213776612121211111111121212118
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)8761565559335295112715035353119192022212220180
Wind
(km/h)
15
NW
15
N
20
SE
25
SSE
25
SSE
25
SSE
20
SSE
15
SSE
15
SE
10
SE
15
SSE
20
SE
20
S
25
SSE
25
SSE
15
S
20
SSE
20
SE
0
WSW
10
NNE
20
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:59PM
1.00
12:09PM
1.61
12:50AM
1.02
12:52PM
1.54
1:47AM
1.06
1:41PM
1.44
2:50AM
1.14
2:38PM
1.32
3:55AM
1.25
3:46PM
1.20
5:00AM
1.40
4:58PM
1.11
6:01AM
1.56
6:09PM
1.06
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:29AM
0.28
7:00PM
0.17
6:17AM
0.35
7:44PM
0.17
7:16AM
0.42
8:31PM
0.17
8:29AM
0.47
9:22PM
0.17
9:56AM
0.48
10:16PM
0.17
11:24AM
0.41
11:12PM
0.15
12:41PM
0.30
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wed
31
Sunrise-5:47--5:47--5:48--5:48--5:48--5:50--5:50-
Sunset--7:43--7:43--7:44--7:44--7:44--7:45--7:45
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
light rain
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
--52124-----1--------
Temp. °C242824242323212021212223222223212324222324
Feels °C (?)282925252121181919192020201818172021222222
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Information about the Fingal Point and Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Fingal Point and Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Fingal Point and Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Fingal Point and Beach 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 Point and Beach) 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 Point and Beach 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 Point and Beach is 4 km (2 miles) from Banora Point. If you plan a holiday in North Coast - New South Wales, look for hotels and other accommodation in Banora Point. Banora Point has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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