Fingal Point and Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.20° S 153.57° E

Fingal Point and Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 30 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fingal Point and Beach sea temperature is
20.8° C
0.0° 

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 30 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, SE swell with 782 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m 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 2.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 7s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Mon 3rd Aug)5ft (1.5m) 10s
Best Surf 7AM (Mon 3rd Aug)5ft (1.5m) 10s
Most Powerful10PM (Sat 1st Aug)7ft (2.1m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve gotta be straight with you – the next 16 days at Fingal Point and Beach are a real mixed bag, and mostly a quiet one. We’re in for a long stretch of small, messy surf, so patience is the name of the game. The first decent opportunity doesn’t roll in until Monday, the 10th of August, and even then, it’s a tease. Let’s break it down.

We kick off Friday, the 31st of July, with a tiny 2ft swell from the ENE, but a solid 12 mph south cross-wind chops it up. The combined energy is a weak 62, and the water temp is about average for the time of year – nothing to write home about. Saturday the 1st and Sunday the 2nd are even smaller, with 2ft and 2ft swell, though Sunday morning’s SE swell has a long 16-second period, giving it a moderate energy of 353. Still, cross-shore winds keep it from cleaning up. Monday the 3rd brings a bit more size – 5ft from the SE with a 10-second period and a moderate energy of 516 – but the wind is onshore, so it’s a choppy, marginal affair. Tuesday through to Sunday the 9th are a real drought: waves barely reach 2ft, with weak energy under 100 most days, and winds are cross or cross-onshore. It’s a 7-day gap with no real surf on offer.

Now, here’s the standout. Monday, the 10th of August, things flicker to life. The morning sees a 3ft ESE swell with a long 12-second period, giving a moderate energy of 204. The wind is a clean cross-offshore from the NNW at 9 mph, and the conditions are described as clean. This is the best we’ve got – a small but clean window with the swell direction matching the optimum NE direction. It’s not a big wave, but it’s surfable and glassy. Tuesday the 11th drops back to poor conditions, but Wednesday the 12th afternoon offers a surprise: a 3ft ESE swell with a very long 13-second period, a glassy light wind from the ESE at 3 mph, and a strong energy of 417. This is your second highlight – clean, glassy, and that long-period groundswell will wrap nicely around the point. Only problem is it’s inconsistent here, so don’t expect a packed lineup, but crowds are possible. Thursday the 13th and Friday the 14th are blown out by strong winds, and Saturday the 15th morning has a 4ft ESE swell with a 13-second period and a strong energy of 530, but the 12 mph SSW cross-offshore wind keeps it clean. It’s a marginal call, but for an expert, it could be worth a look.

Overall, the best on offer is Monday the 10th morning and Wednesday the 12th afternoon. The rest is a waiting game. For the beginners, most of the swell is under 5ft, so safe, but the quality isn’t there. If you’re a kite surfer, the stronger winds and small chop on the 14th and 15th afternoons might look more interesting than a paddle. Keep an eye on the forecast, but for now, it’s a quiet run.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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E
6
0.7
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0.5
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0.1
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18
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9
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16
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14
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10
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10
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10
0.6
ESE
8
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NE
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ESE
9
0.6
ESE
8
0.7
ENE
10
0.5
E
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
19
52
157
10
13
6
653
196
255
257
486
404
230
42
24
45
51
96
40
Wind (km/h)
15
SSW
20
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25
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15
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20
SSW
20
SSE
15
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15
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15
SSE
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10
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10
WNW
5
NNW
15
NNE
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High Tide
8:55AM1.13m
9:11PM1.70m
9:31AM1.17m
9:43PM1.66m
10:09AM1.20m
10:17PM1.59m
10:51AM1.22m
10:54PM1.48m
11:38AM1.25m
11:37PM1.33m
12:34PM1.27m
00:30AM1.18m
Low Tide
3:16AM0.13m
2:40PM0.12m
3:47AM0.10m
3:16PM0.15m
4:18AM0.10m
3:55PM0.20m
4:51AM0.11m
4:38PM0.28m
5:26AM0.14m
5:31PM0.36m
6:06AM0.18m
6:37PM0.44m
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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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