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 am 19 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fingal Point and Beach sea temperature is
20.2° C
0.5° 

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 19 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period, SE swell with 595 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period with SE swell.

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

The surf forecast for Fingal Point and Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. 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 16 days are 1.6m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Wed 19th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Best Surf10PM (Wed 19th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Most Powerful 1PM (Wed 19th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s happening at Fingal Point and Beach over the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, this forecast is a tough one. We’re looking at a long stretch of poor surf conditions, with only a few very brief windows of something that might be surfable, and even then it’s ordinary. The first real glimmer of anything only shows up on the morning of Thursday, the 20th of August, with a small 6ft swell from the ESE, but it’s short period stuff at 8 seconds and the wind is cross-shore, leaving it a bit messy. The combined energy reading is moderate at best (369). It’s marginal, and I wouldn’t be rushing out.

The water temperature is sitting at 68°F, which is about what you’d expect for this time of year, no real anomaly to speak of.

The only real standout, and I’m stretching here, might be the morning of Saturday, the 22nd of August. We’ve got a clean, cross-offshore wind from the NNW, and the swell is a tiny 3ft from the ENE. It’s clean, but it’s small and weak with combined energy of just 92. It’s surfable, but you’ll be hunting for a wave.

After that, it’s a long gap of poor to no recommendations right through the end of August and into September. There’s a slight uptick on the morning of the 1st of September, with a 3ft SE swell showing a longer period of 12 seconds (341 energy), but the wind is cross-shore and the data says poor surf conditions, so it’s a miss. The following Wednesday morning, the 2nd of September, brings a bigger 5ft SE swell with moderate energy (516), but that cross-onshore wind from the SSE will chop it up badly.

This is a place that tends to go quiet, and this run is a perfect example. For the next two weeks, you’re looking at either tiny, weak waves with bad wind, or a bit of size but blown out and choppy. There’s nothing here that shouts “surf today.” If you’re desperate for a paddle, the cleanest windows are the 22nd of August morning, but keep your expectations real low.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

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11
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Energy kJ
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137
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Wind (km/h)
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SSE
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SSE
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NNE
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High Tide
12:42PM1.25m
00:20AM0.98m
1:48PM1.21m
1:28AM0.87m
3:05PM1.21m
3:04AM0.82m
4:15PM1.27m
4:27AM0.85m
5:10PM1.36m
5:24AM0.92m
5:53PM1.46m
6:07AM0.99m
6:30PM1.56m
Low Tide
6:52PM0.57m
6:37AM0.35m
8:21PM0.62m
7:38AM0.41m
10:04PM0.59m
8:57AM0.43m
11:13PM0.51m
10:09AM0.40m
11:59PM0.41m
11:05AM0.33m
00:35AM0.32m
11:50AM0.24m
1:06AM0.23m
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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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