Surf Forecasts:
Fingal Point and Beach surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 11s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, N swell with 123 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 11s period with E 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. 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 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) 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 1.1m 8s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fingal Point and Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for Fingal Point and Beach.
Right off the bat, I've got to be straight with you – the next week and a half is a real struggle. We're looking at a long, dry spell with basically nothing worth paddling out for. From Monday the 31st of August all the way through to Thursday the 10th of September, it's a flat, choppy mess. The swell is tiny, mostly around 1ft to 2ft, and the wind is all over the shop – cross-onshore, cross, you name it. The energy is weak, with readings like 25 (combined energy of all swells directed here) and 73 (combined energy of all swells directed here), so don't even bother. There's a brief moment on Sunday the 6th of September afternoon where it goes glassy, but with only 1ft of swell, it's a frustrating tease. The water temp is sitting at 69°, which is about normal for this time of year.
Now, the only real glimmer of hope, and it's a long way off, is the morning of Tuesday the 8th of September. We get a clean, offshore wind from the west, and the swell bumps up to 5ft from the NNE. The energy jumps to 188 (combined energy of all swells directed here), which is a decent pulse. For a point break like Fingal Point and Beach, that offshore wind will make it look pretty, but the swell direction is a bit off from the optimum NE. Still, it's the best you'll see in this entire window, and it's a beginner-friendly spot. Just be aware that it can get crowded here sometimes.
Then, hold onto your board, because Friday the 11th of September morning brings a massive spike. We're talking 15ft of swell from the SE with a 10-second period. The energy reading is a monstrous 4234 (combined energy of all swells directed here). That is way too big for anyone but the most experienced, big-wave chargers. The wind is a messy cross-onshore, so it's going to be a chaotic, dangerous beast. This one is for experts only. The rest of that weekend stays big, between 10ft and 12ft, but the wind keeps it choppy and onshore, making it look more like a kite-surfing zone than a surf break.
So, to sum it up: don't hold your breath for the first ten days. The only standout is that Tuesday morning session on the 8th of September with clean offshores, and for the big dog crew, that Friday the 11th of September morning's massive, chaotic swell.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | N 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | E 9 | E 9 | N 5 | N 6 | N 6 | NNE 6 | E 10 | E 10 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 22 | 36 | 73 | 96 | 68 | 70 | 48 | 45 | 45 | 73 | 55 | 34 | 28 | 27 | 69 | 123 | 94 | 42 | 31 | 35 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | on | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:49PM1.48m | 10:21AM1.41m | 10:29PM1.34m | 11:10AM1.41m | 11:16PM1.17m | 12:09PM1.39m | 00:16AM1.02m | 1:23PM1.39m | 1:40AM0.90m | 2:47PM1.43m | 3:16AM0.88m | 4:04PM1.53m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:08AM0.09m | 4:28PM0.24m | 4:44AM0.14m | 5:25PM0.33m | 5:26AM0.21m | 6:39PM0.42m | 6:21AM0.29m | 8:16PM0.46m | 7:35AM0.33m | 9:54PM0.40m | 9:01AM0.32m | 11:06PM0.29m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — |
 | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 27 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 26 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 23 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | SSE 8 | S 6 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 10 | NNE 6 | NNE 5 | E 10 |
| kJ | 22 | 143 | 86 | 81 | 68 | 70 | 48 | 45 | 45 | 28 | 55 | 34 | 51 | 20 | 70 | 43 | 33 | 42 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 17 | E 8 | E 10 | E 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | NNE 6 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | S 9 | E 10 | SSE 14 |
| kJ | 28 | 22 | 73 | 96 | 40 | 42 | 57 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 28 | 28 | 20 | 27 | 27 | 19 | 18 | 26 | 31 | 18 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | E 11 | SSE 16 | SE 15 | NE 4 | SE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | E 9 | SE 13 | NE 10 | N 10 | N 9 | E 10 | S 9 | S 9 |
| kJ | 3 | 36 | 25 | 35 | 7 | 31 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 19 | 28 | 42 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 13 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | — | — | — | NNW 3 | N 4 | N 4 | N 4 | N 5 | N 5 | — | SE 3 | — | NNE 5 | N 5 | N 6 | N 6 | — | — | NNE 5 |
| kJ | 228 | — | — | — | 3 | 10 | 21 | 29 | 38 | 73 | — | 3 | — | 14 | 69 | 123 | 94 | — | — | 35 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 239 | 36 | 36 | 102 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 36 | 208 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 36 |
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