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 am 28 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fingal Point and Beach sea temperature is
20.6° C
0.2° 

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 28 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 12s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period, SE swell with 408 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 31 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 12s 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 Friday (Jul 31) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 12s 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 1.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) 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 1.5m 10s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Fri 31st Jul)1.5ft (0.5m) 12s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 31st Jul)1.5ft (0.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sat 1st Aug)5ft (1.5m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the table for the next couple of weeks.

To be straight with you, the outlook is a tough one. We’ve got a long dry spell of poor surf conditions across the board. The first recommendation for a surf doesn’t kick in until Monday, the 3rd of August, and even then it’s marginal. For the most part, we’re staring at a blank run of small, weak, and messy waves, with wind chop and cross-shore junk ruining the shape. The combined energy is low, often in the double digits, and the swell is mostly short-period wind swell. There’s a spot of hope far out in the forecast, but we’ve got to wait for it.

The standout window, and I mean the only real time to paddle out, looks to be around Wednesday, the 12th of August. That morning, Fingal Point and Beach (point) is showing a clean 4 ft swell from the ESE with a longer period of 11 seconds, giving it some proper groundswell push. The wind is light and cross-off, which is a massive plus for clean faces. The combined energy is 288, which is a solid moderate bump. The water temp is sitting at 69°, which is pretty much average for the time of year. This is the pick of the bunch, no question. It’s a consistent point break, but crowds are sometimes a thing here, so don’t expect to have it to yourself.

The afternoon of the 12th holds up with a similar 3 ft swell from the E, light cross-off breeze, and a combined energy of 267. Still good, still clean. The morning of the 11th and the 12th are the only times the forecast mentions “good surf conditions” or “clean” faces, so that’s where you need to be focused.

Right before that, on Sunday the 9th of August, there’s a bump of 5 ft from the SE with a long 10-second period, and a combined energy of 433. That’s a moderate-strong pulse. But the wind is cross-on and light, so it’s likely a bit lumpy. Still, it’s the biggest swell of the entire run, and with the period, it’ll have some grunt. It’s rated as marginal, so don’t expect perfection, but for a point break like Fingal, the long period could wrap in nicely. It’s worth a look if you’re patient.

Beyond that, the second week is quite thin. The 10th of August has some 4 ft swell from the SE with a 9–10 second period, but the wind is cross and it’s rated poor. The 11th of August afternoon gets a clean offshore from the WNW at 12 mph, with a 3 ft ESE swell, but the conditions are “very ordinary”. Not the best, but if you’re desperate, it’s surfable.

Overall, the first week is a write-off. The second week teases us with a couple of decent days. Lock in the 12th of August morning for the best chance of a proper session.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
31
Saturday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
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ESE
12
0.2
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11
0.2
ESE
11
0.5
E
6
0.6
ENE
6
0.5
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6
0.5
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1.3
SSE
6
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12
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SE
10
0.3
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
26
13
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25
117
69
57
143
103
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117
54
62
74
62
298
31
Wind (km/h)
5
SSE
5
E
10
NW
5
SSW
10
E
15
SSW
20
S
25
SSE
15
SSW
20
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25
SSE
15
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20
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10
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SW
15
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High Tide
7:35PM1.63m
7:45AM1.05m
8:08PM1.68m
8:20AM1.09m
8:40PM1.71m
8:55AM1.13m
9:11PM1.70m
9:31AM1.17m
9:43PM1.66m
10:09AM1.20m
10:17PM1.59m
10:51AM1.22m
10:54PM1.48m
Low Tide
12:51PM0.18m
2:12AM0.21m
1:29PM0.13m
2:44AM0.16m
2:04PM0.11m
3:16AM0.13m
2:40PM0.12m
3:47AM0.10m
3:16PM0.15m
4:18AM0.10m
3:55PM0.20m
4:51AM0.11m
4:38PM0.28m
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5:13
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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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