Fingal Point and Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.20° S 153.57° E

Fingal Point and Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 08 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fingal Point and Beach sea temperature is
20.4° C
0.4° 

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 8 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, E swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 6s period, N swell with 369 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s 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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. 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 2.1m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 10s period and expected on Friday (Aug 14) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sun 9th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Best Surf 7AM (Sun 9th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Most Powerful 1PM (Mon 10th Aug)7ft (2.1m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fingal Point and Beach over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. The next couple of weeks have a bit of a slow start, but there’s a proper pulse building for the end of the run, so don’t write it off just yet.

We kick off Sunday morning the 9th of August at Fingal Point and Beach. It’s not big—chest-high sort of stuff at 4ft from the east with a 9-second period—but the wind is light out of the NNW, so it’s cross-off and clean. Wave energy is moderate at 223. It’s a point break that’s fairly consistent, so there’ll be waves coming through. Crowds can be around sometimes, but it’s a beginner-plus spot, so it’s a nice mellow session for anyone looking to get wet.

Sunday afternoon the wind swings north and picks up to 12 mph, turning the surf cross and messy, so that’s a wrap for the day.

Monday the 10th starts with a bump in size: 6ft from the north, but the period is a short 6 seconds, and the wind is cross-off from the NNW at 16 mph. The energy is moderate at 346, but the quality drops. However, Monday afternoon looks better—6ft from the north-northeast with a 7-second period, and a solid offshore wind from the west at 9 mph. Clean conditions and a moderate 402 energy reading. That’s worth a paddle out if you can duck work.

Tuesday morning the 11th drops right off—just 2ft from the east, but the wind goes glassy out of the WNW. It’s ordinary, small, and weak at 113 energy, but if you’re desperate for a slide and a sunrise, you could make it work. Tuesday afternoon is cross-on and poor.

From Wednesday the 12th through to Saturday the 15th, the surf is tiny—1ft to 2ft—with moderate to fresh winds from the south and southeast. There’s no power, and the energy drops into the double digits (29 to 123). This is a flat spell, pure and simple. A few days of nothing to get excited about.

Sunday the 16th sees a bit of a spike in the afternoon—5ft from the southeast, but it’s a short 6-second period and cross wind at 16 mph. Energy is 215, but the quality is poor. Not worth the drive.

Monday the 17th through Wednesday the 19th gets bigger but messy. Swell climbs to 7ft to 10ft from the southeast, but the wind is cross-on and gusty, 12 to 19 mph. The energy is strong (575 to 1073), but the conditions are poor. This is a lot of water moving around but not much order. At a beach and point setup like this, it’s more likely to be a kite surfer’s playground than a surfer’s dream.

Now, Thursday the 20th is a turning point. Still big—10ft from the east-southeast—but the wind backs off to 9 mph from the south, cross. The period stretches to 9 seconds. Energy is very strong at 1298. It’s still a bit rough, but it’s getting closer. The rating bumps up to marginal, with a 3/10 for the afternoon.

Friday the 21st: 7ft from the east, 9 seconds, south wind at 9 mph. Energy at 897. Still a bit raw, but there’s potential for a few if you’re selective.

But the real standout is Sunday the 23rd. This is the one to circle. Fingal Point and Beach, 7ft from the east with a 12-second period—proper groundswell, long lines. Wind is glassy out of the southwest in the morning, absolutely dead calm. Energy is 1388—strong. This is for experienced surfers only; that size and period will have plenty of push, and at a point, it’ll set up nicely. Expect clean, powerful waves and long waits between sets. If you can handle it, this is the session of the fortnight.

Monday the 24th holds—6ft from the east-southeast, 11-second period, glassy again in the morning. Energy at 871. Still very good. Another top morning for those who can read the long-period lines.

Water temperature is sitting around average for this time of year, nothing wild to report.

Alright, that’s the picture. A slow start, a rough middle, but a proper finish if you’ve got the patience and the skill. Stay keen.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
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(10 max)
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2
0
1
0
2
2
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
E
9
1.1
E
9
1
E
9
1
E
9
1.8
N
6
1.7
NNE
7
1.1
NNE
7
0.7
E
9
0.7
E
9
0.7
E
9
0.7
E
9
0.7
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.4
ENE
9
0.4
ENE
9
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
ENE
10
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
230
185
150
146
227
277
105
76
78
83
83
85
60
42
42
29
29
31
30
Wind (km/h)
5
W
5
NNW
20
N
20
NNW
25
NNW
15
W
10
WNW
5
WNW
10
NE
10
W
10
NW
15
NW
15
WSW
15
SSW
20
SE
15
SSW
15
S
25
SSE
15
S
Wind State
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
glassy
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
4:31AM0.94m
5:19PM1.66m
5:39AM0.99m
6:15PM1.79m
6:35AM1.07m
7:04PM1.88m
7:23AM1.15m
7:49PM1.92m
8:07AM1.23m
8:31PM1.88m
8:50AM1.30m
9:10PM1.79m
Low Tide
11:10PM0.35m
10:21AM0.21m
00:13AM0.23m
11:25AM0.12m
1:04AM0.12m
12:20PM0.03m
1:48AM0.05m
1:10PM-0.04m
2:27AM0.01m
1:57PM-0.05m
3:04AM-0.01m
2:42PM-0.02m
3:38AM0.01m
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6:22
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6:20
6:20
6:18
6:18
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5:19
5:20
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Temp °C
16
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21
17
13
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Feels °C
16
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14
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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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