
Surf Forecasts:
Fingal Point and Beach surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, E swell with 472 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s 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 1.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
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 cookin' in the water over the next couple of weeks for our little patch.
So, looking at the whole run, it’s a pretty quiet outlook. There’s a pulse of energy mid-week, but for the most part, you’re looking at a lot of flat spells, especially after the first weekend. We’ve got a solid gap of a week or more with nothing on offer, so don't hold your breath for a solid run of waves.
The call is for Fingal Point and Beach, a point break that’s fairly consistent. The best session by far looks like Wednesday, July 22nd, in the morning. Easing off from an earlier pulse, we’ve got a clean 5ft swell from the east, a nice 10-second period pushing in. The wind is glassy from the south at just 3 mph, so it’ll be smooth as a tack. The combined wave energy is pushing a healthy 433, so there’s some muscle behind it. It’s a beginner-plus spot, so this is the kind of morning where a learner could have a crack if they’re feeling it. The water temp is about average for this time of year.
Thursday morning, July 23rd, also looks clean with glassy conditions and a 4ft easterly swell, but the energy is a little lower (208). It’s still fun, but not the stand-out quality of Wednesday.
After that, it gets messy. Friday is a write-off with strong south winds, and Saturday and Sunday drop off into the small and poor category. We then hit a very long dry spell. From Sunday afternoon, July 26th, all the way through to early August, the models are showing tiny, weak swell with poor wind conditions. You’re looking at a solid 8 or 9 days of “don’t bother” before a pulse tries to show late in the window.
There’s a small blip on Thursday, August 6th, in the morning. A 6ft swell from the southeast with 8 seconds of period pushes the combined energy up to 461. It’s a bigger, more powerful swell, but the period is short, making it a bit lumpy. The wind is light, so conditions won’t be totally blown out, but it’s an early call and the lack of other solid sessions leading into it makes it a bit of a long shot. It’s more of a promise than a certainty.
So, if you want the one clear standout, get out Wednesday morning, July 22nd at Fingal Point. It’s head-high, clean, and glassy. After that, you’re mostly twiddling your thumbs.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Fri morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | ||||||||||||||
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 9 | E 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SSE 5 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 14 | SE 13 | E 8 | ESE 8 | SE 14 | E 7 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 |
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465 | 407 | 185 | 166 | 205 | 165 | 134 | 113 | 60 | 64 | 288 | 140 | 30 | 11 | 65 | 10 | 35 | 31 | 28 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:10AM1.09m | 2:40PM1.23m | 2:09AM0.96m | 3:46PM1.26m | 3:24AM0.89m | 4:45PM1.32m | 4:40AM0.87m | 5:36PM1.39m | 5:41AM0.90m | 6:20PM1.47m | 6:28AM0.95m | 6:59PM1.56m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:39AM0.28m | 8:55PM0.62m | 8:32AM0.33m | 10:25PM0.60m | 9:32AM0.35m | 11:35PM0.53m | 10:32AM0.34m | 00:24AM0.44m | 11:25AM0.30m | 1:04AM0.35m | 12:11PM0.24m | 1:39AM0.28m | |||||||
— | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | |
mm | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 |
465 | 407 | 185 | 166 | 205 | 165 | 134 | 85 | 60 | 64 | 452 | 294 | 263 | 205 | 129 | 214 | 144 | 135 | 106 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | SSE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | S 10 | E 12 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SE 14 | SE 13 | E 8 | ESE 8 | SE 14 | E 7 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 |
58 | 29 | 151 | 123 | 18 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 24 | 26 | 288 | 140 | 30 | 11 | 65 | 10 | 35 | 31 | 28 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | E 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | E 12 | SE 9 | SE 8 | — | S 18 | — | E 9 | E 8 | NNE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
33 | 26 | 18 | 18 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | 6 | — | 60 | 43 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 2 | — | SSE 5 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | — | — | — | SSW 3 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 113 | 528 | 589 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 38 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
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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.










