
Surf Forecasts:
Fingal Point and Beach surf forecast from 12 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 18 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 11s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 19 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 11s period, SE swell with 944 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 18 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 11s 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 (Sep 18) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 11s period. 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 1.9m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 19) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 10s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Fri 18th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Fri 18th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sat 19th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fingal Point and Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks, just for one spot.
First off, it’s a pretty bleak start. We’ve got Fingal Point and Beach, a beginner-plus friendly point break that likes swell from the NE, but for a solid week and a half, there’s just nothing worth paddling out for. The water’s sitting around 70° – nothing unusual, just about average for this time of year. From Saturday the 12th right through to the end of the week, it’s all small, junky, and mostly cross-onshore. The swell energy is weak (271), with little short-period SE windswell that’s messy and choppy. By Sunday the 13th, still poor. Monday the 14th, the swell drops to a tiny 2 ft from the east with almost no energy (24), and that weak pattern hangs around for days. Wind is light at times, but the swell is just not there. Not worth a second look.
We finally get a glimmer on Saturday the 19th of September. The morning brings a 6 ft ESE long-period swell at 11 seconds, pushing a decent 876 combined energy. That’s a moderate to strong pulse for this stretch. Winds are light – a light cross-shore from the north. So, for this break, it’s a rare standout. The swell is coming from the ESE, which is a bit off the optimum NE for this point, but it’s still a solid groundswell with enough period to wrap in. The water’s still around that 70° mark. However, at 6 ft, this is getting into the bigger end for beginners, so more suited to those with a bit of experience. That afternoon the swell drops a touch to 5 ft, still decent, but the wind shifts a bit more northerly.
Then it’s back to the doldrums. Sunday the 20th through to almost the end of the month, the swell fades hard and the winds get messy again. There’s a brief flicker on Thursday the 24th and Friday the 25th, with 5 ft to 5 ft ESE swell, but the period is short (6 to 8 seconds) and winds are onshore or cross-onshore, so it’ll be choppy and crumbly. Not one to get excited about.
For kite surfers, the run of stronger cross-shore winds during the first week might be more interesting than the paddle-in surf quality, but for us surfers, it’s a long wait.
The standout here is definitely the Saturday morning of the 19th. That’s the one to circle on the calendar. It’s a promising window but keep in mind it’s still a ways out, so don’t lock in plans just yet.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Tue night, strong winds from the S by Wed night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | N 4 | N 4 | E 6 | E 13 | ENE 13 | SSE 10 | NE 8 | NE 16 | NE 16 | ESE 11 | SE 11 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
260 | 227 | 188 | 153 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 23 | 13 | 29 | 27 | 4 | 17 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 160 | 944 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:37PM1.59m | 9:02AM1.49m | 9:11PM1.45m | 9:40AM1.48m | 9:45PM1.30m | 10:19AM1.44m | 10:20PM1.15m | 11:02AM1.37m | 10:58PM1.02m | 11:52AM1.29m | 11:48PM0.90m | 12:56PM1.22m | 1:05AM0.82m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:52AM0.02m | 3:07PM0.12m | 3:22AM0.07m | 3:49PM0.22m | 3:52AM0.14m | 4:33PM0.33m | 4:23AM0.22m | 5:22PM0.44m | 4:59AM0.31m | 6:23PM0.53m | 5:45AM0.40m | 7:48PM0.57m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | |
5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | |
mm | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 16 |
Feels °C | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 20 | SSE 19 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | ENE 6 | E 6 | SSE 9 | E 6 | E 6 | E 13 | ENE 13 | — | NE 8 | E 12 | NE 16 | ESE 11 | SE 11 |
38 | 69 | 188 | 153 | 99 | 94 | 78 | 25 | 23 | 34 | 17 | 27 | 4 | 17 | — | 3 | 3 | 10 | 160 | 944 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | E 9 | SSE 20 | SSE 19 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | ENE 6 | SSE 9 | N 5 | — | — | — | — | NE 16 | S 19 | E 15 | S 9 |
3 | 6 | 40 | 35 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 73 | 50 | 10 | 16 | 11 | — | — | — | — | 10 | 7 | 4 | 122 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 14 | E 13 | SE 16 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 11 | E 14 | — | — | — | — | NE 16 | E 12 | — | S 19 |
8 | 3 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 10 | 3 | — | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | NNW 3 | N 4 | N 4 | S 4 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | — |
260 | 227 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 13 | 29 | 48 | 967 | 3008 | 2495 | 2091 | 1564 | 1151 | 820 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 174 | 0 | 131 | 389 | 36 | 207 | 1372 | 844 | 11 | 275 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
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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.










