Fingal Point and Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.20° S 153.57° E

Fingal Point and Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 13 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fingal Point and Beach sea temperature is
20.8° C
0.3° 

Fingal Point and Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Fingal Point and Beach surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, SE swell with 2,640 kJ wave energy.

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

The most powerful waves expected at Fingal Point and Beach in the next 16 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4PM (Sun 19th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fingal Point and Beach over the next 16 days.


G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ll level with ya – the next sixteen days at Fingal Point and Beach are a mixed bag with a long, slow build-up to some half-decent surf. The first week is pretty much a write-off, so you’re better off leaving the board in the shed for a while.

We’ve got a solid gap of absolutely nothing worth paddling out for from now until the morning of Thursday, July 18th. The first few days are tiny, with a measly 0.6 ft to 2 ft of swell, and the wind is all over the shop – mostly cross-shore or onshore, making it a waste of time. The water temp is sitting at 69°F, which is about average for this time of year, so no drama there.

The first real sign of life, and I mean *marginal* life, is on Thursday morning, July 18th. We get a jump in swell to 8 ft from the SE, but it’s short-period (8 seconds) and the wind is a fresh 30 km/h cross-shore. The combined energy is moderate (767), but the conditions are all lumpy and cross-onshore. It’s not worth it for a paddle. If you’re into kites, this might be more your scene, as the beach setup with that much wind and swell is more interesting for a kite than a surfboard.

The swell hangs around the 8 ft to 12 ft range over the weekend, but the wind stays strong and cross-shore or cross-onshore, with the energy climbing into the strong category (1027 to 2654). The period is still short (8-10 seconds), so it’s just a messy, blown-out wall of water. The surf quality is rated as poor or marginal. Not for the faint-hearted, and definitely not for beginners – anything over 8 ft is expert-only territory.

Heading into the next week, the swell slowly drops from 10 ft on Monday, July 20th down to 5 ft by Friday, July 24th, but the wind doesn’t let up. It’s still a fresh cross-shore or cross-onshore breeze, keeping things choppy. The energy stays strong to moderate (1086 down to 544), but the conditions just aren’t clean.

Now, here’s the standout. If you’ve got patience, wait for Sunday, July 26th. The morning looks like a little window of hope. The swell drops to 4 ft from the E, with a long 11-second period, and the wind goes light and cross-offshore from the SSW. The energy is moderate (300). The forecast says “expect good surf conditions” – that’s clean surf, my friends. The swell direction is from the E, which is a bit off from the optimum NE, but with that glassy morning, it’ll be a fun little session for a point break.

The real gem, though, is Monday, July 27th. Morning session looks clean as a whistle. We’ve got 4 ft of E swell with a 12-second period (groundswell territory), and the wind is glassy from the S. The combined energy is moderate (501). This is the best on offer in the whole 16-day window. The long period means the waves will have some shape and energy, but at a point break like this, it should line up nicely. Just keep in mind, this is a week and a half away, so it’s promising but not set in stone.

Tuesday, July 28th morning also looks glassy with 4 ft of E swell, now with a very long 13-second period, and the energy is picking up to moderate (734). Another solid morning option, but the wind is forecast to turn onshore in the afternoon.

So, the call: sit tight for the first week. The only real paddles worth having are the mornings of the 27th and 28th of July. The 27th is the standout. The break is fairly consistent, so it’s not a total disaster, but this area has its quiet spells. Forecasts can change, so keep an eye on it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the S by Thu morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

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Period (s)
0.5
SE
9
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10
0.8
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5
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2.5
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2.3
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Energy kJ
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28
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689
1011
1507
2199
2640
2172
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Wind (km/h)
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NE
10
W
5
W
10
E
10
SSW
20
S
25
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S
30
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30
SSE
30
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High Tide
7:17PM1.91m
7:36AM1.07m
8:07PM1.97m
8:26AM1.11m
8:54PM1.97m
9:14AM1.15m
9:39PM1.90m
10:02AM1.18m
10:22PM1.78m
10:51AM1.21m
11:02PM1.61m
11:42AM1.21m
11:42PM1.43m
12:36PM1.21m
Low Tide
2:06AM0.06m
1:20PM-0.03m
2:53AM0.02m
2:10PM-0.05m
3:37AM0.01m
2:59PM-0.03m
4:19AM0.03m
3:47PM0.05m
4:58AM0.06m
4:35PM0.17m
5:37AM0.11m
5:26PM0.32m
6:15AM0.16m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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 16 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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