Surf Forecasts:
Fingal Point and Beach surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, SE swell with 664 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period with ENE 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 (Sep 14) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fingal Point and Beach in the next 16 days are 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Mon 14th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Mon 14th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sat 12th Sep) | 8ft (2.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fingal Point and Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s be honest – this is a rough stretch for the Fingal Point and Beach area. The next 16 days look mostly flat and messy. The first week is a washout: small waves, crummy wind, and not much to get excited about.
The first real pulse shows up on Saturday, September 12th. We’re looking at 7ft swell out of the southeast, but it’s short-period and wind-whipped. The combined wave energy is moderate (509), but with a strong cross-shore breeze and a chop, it’s not a day to paddle out. Water temp is about 71°, which is average for the season.
The only standout in this whole period is Tuesday morning, September 15th. It’s a small, clean window. Swell is 3ft from the east-northeast, with a 6-second period – not groundswell, but rideable. The wind is glassy, coming from the north-northeast at just 3 mph. That’s the kind of morning you want to be out there. The combined energy is weak (59), but it’s the only time the ocean looks inviting.
After that, we’ve got a few days of 3ft to 4ft swell, but the wind is always cross-on or choppy. September 20th has a clean morning with a cross-off breeze from the west-northwest, but the swell is only 4ft and short-period. It’s surfable, but nothing special.
For the second week, the pattern holds – small, short-period swell and persistent wind issues. September 22nd and 23rd see a slight uptick, with 4ft to 5ft swell from the north and north-northeast, but again, the wind is cross-shore or lumpy. No real gems to chase.
Bottom line: if you’re desperate, you’re looking at September 15th morning. That’s your best bet. Otherwise, this is a lean run. The surf is there, but it’s not pretty. Keep an eye on the forecasts, because things can change, but for now, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Thu morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 12 | E 15 | NE 15 | E 14 | N 16 | N 16 | SE 8 | SE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | SE 7 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 24 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 56 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 664 | 483 | 89 | 69 | 275 | 115 | 58 | 41 | 43 | 45 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 5:58PM1.73m | 6:22AM1.17m | 6:43PM1.77m | 7:05AM1.29m | 7:24PM1.76m | 7:45AM1.39m | 8:01PM1.70m | 8:24AM1.46m | 8:37PM1.59m | 9:02AM1.49m | 9:11PM1.45m | 9:40AM1.48m | 9:45PM1.30m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:19AM0.14m | 00:40AM0.10m | 12:12PM0.06m | 1:17AM0.04m | 12:59PM0.01m | 1:51AM0.00m | 1:43PM0.01m | 2:22AM-0.00m | 2:25PM0.05m | 2:52AM0.02m | 3:07PM0.12m | 3:22AM0.07m | 3:49PM0.22m | 3:52AM0.14m | |||||||
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 | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — |
 | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — |
mm | 2 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 8 | E 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | ESE 12 | E 15 | S 24 | SSE 23 | S 11 | E 13 | E 14 | E 14 | E 7 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | SSE 9 | E 6 | E 6 | SSE 9 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | 24 | 9 | 15 | 388 | 288 | 56 | 4 | 11 | 51 | 655 | 4 | 15 | 16 | 89 | 234 | 275 | 137 | 58 | 41 | 64 | 45 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | NNE 7 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 15 | NE 15 | E 14 | E 13 | S 21 | NE 15 | S 19 | E 13 | E 7 | SE 20 | SSE 19 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | NE 8 | SSE 10 |
| kJ | 16 | 16 | 5 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 14 | 69 | 101 | 35 | 99 | 78 | 11 | 51 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 6 | — | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | — | — | — | N 16 | N 16 | — | NE 16 | E 13 | SSE 18 | E 13 | S 18 | SSE 16 | NE 8 | SSE 13 | NE 8 |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | — | 10 | 3 | 33 | 3 | 26 | 26 | 3 | 17 | 10 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 9 | — | — | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SSE 8 | — | — | ESE 6 | — | — | E 6 | — |
| kJ | 304 | 504 | 534 | — | — | 295 | 1746 | 1676 | 1342 | 1216 | 926 | 664 | 483 | 315 | — | — | 115 | — | — | 43 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 180 | 4 | 321 | 321 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
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