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 17 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fingal Point and Beach sea temperature is
20.1° C
0.6° 

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 16 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period, SE swell with 617 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m 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 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 8s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 20th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Best Surf 1AM (Thu 20th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Most Powerful10AM (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 folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for our area over the next couple of weeks. I gotta be straight with you—it’s a tough stretch ahead. The swell is there at times, but the wind just won’t play ball, and for the most part, conditions are looking pretty ordinary.

We start off with a bit of energy on Monday the 17th, with chest-high swell around 6 ft from the ESE and SE, but the wind is onshore and strong at 15 mph, making a mess of things. That combined energy reading (364 to 447) shows there’s some push, but it’s all chop and poor surf. That trend sticks for Tuesday and into Wednesday the 19th, where we see a drop in swell to 5-5 ft, but still cross-onshore winds and that ‘fairly choppy’ vibe. The energy is actually strong here (702), but the quality is marginal at best.

Thursday the 20th offers a slight glimmer. Swell hangs around 5-6 ft from the ESE, but the wind swings lighter and more cross-shore. Still, it’s only a ‘marginal’ call. Then from Friday the 21st through the end of the month, the swell drops right off to under 3 ft, and the wind stays messy—cross-shore, onshore, or just straight on. The energy readings drop to weak two-digit or just-over-100 numbers. Honestly, from the 21st to the 28th, it’s a long, flat, blown-out gap with nothing worth paddling out for.

There is one bright spot, but you’ve got to wait for it. On Tuesday morning, the 25th of August, we get glassy conditions at Fingal Point and Beach. The swell is tiny—only 2 ft from the east—but the wind is dead calm, and the energy is weak (79). For an early morning session on a longboard or a foamie, you might find a few clean little peelers. But don’t expect any power; it’s just a chance to get wet in clean water.

Later on, the 29th of August sees a spike in swell again—6 ft from the north, but it's short-period (6-7 seconds) and the wind is cross-onshore at 9-12 mph. The combined energy is back up (361-459), but the quality is poor. That’s more of a wind-swell mess.

Water temperature is 68°F, which is about average for the time of year—nothing unusual there.

So, the honest take? There’s no standout day for real surf. The 25th morning is the only time the ocean looks clean, but it’s tiny. If you’re desperate for a glide, that’s your window. Otherwise, it’s a waiting game.

Stay tuned, forecasts can change.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
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Period (s)
1.9
ESE
7
1.9
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8
1.9
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8
1.9
SE
8
1.9
SE
8
1.9
ESE
8
1.6
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11
1.5
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10
1.3
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8
1.8
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8
1.6
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8
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7
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Energy kJ
352
416
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497
512
617
478
196
378
308
142
124
125
105
70
105
113
107
102
119
Wind (km/h)
25
ESE
25
SE
15
SE
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SE
20
SE
15
SSE
15
SSE
15
SE
10
SSW
10
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10
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10
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15
NNE
15
NW
15
NNW
15
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5
SE
10
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0
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Wind State
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cross-on
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cross-on
cross-on
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High Tide
11:00AM1.34m
10:57PM1.30m
11:47AM1.30m
11:35PM1.13m
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
Low Tide
4:57PM0.33m
5:16AM0.18m
5:48PM0.46m
5:52AM0.26m
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
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5:23
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Temp °C
18
18
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19
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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