Surf Forecasts:
Fingal Point and Beach surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, NE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, SE swell with 338 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period with NE 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 (Aug 26) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fingal Point and Beach in the next 16 days are 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
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 on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
Straight up, this is a tough run. We’re looking at a long stretch of mostly ordinary, poor, or even flat conditions. The first real chance of anything decent doesn’t roll in until the 10th of September, so there’s a big gap of about two weeks with very little to get excited about. There are a few moments where the waves are just surfable, but nothing you’d rush out for.
Fingal Point and Beach is the only spot on the radar. It’s a point break, beginner-plus level, and it’s fairly consistent, but it’s exposed to the swell. The water temp is sitting at 69°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.
Let’s run through it. The 26th of August morning is the first mention, with a 4ft NE swell at a short 7 seconds. The wind is light offshore from the WNW, keeping things clean. The combined energy is moderate (160). It’s surfable, but the quality is just very ordinary. The afternoon goes downhill fast with a cross-onshore breeze.
The 27th through the 5th of September is a real slog. Swell heights barely tickle 3ft to 4ft, but the wind is almost always cross, cross-on, or cross-off, with a cross-chop. The combined energy stays low, often in the double digits or just over 100. There are a couple of clean moments, like the 31st of August morning with a light cross-off breeze and a 3ft E swell, and the 4th of September morning with a near-calm cross-off. But the waves are still small and very ordinary. The 5th of September morning goes glassy, but again, only 2ft of ENE swell. It’s not enough to get the heart pumping.
Then on the 9th of September, Wednesday morning, we get a proper offshore wind from the W at 15 mph. The swell is 3ft from the E, period 8 seconds. The energy is low (92), but it’s clean. The afternoon stays clean with a cross-off breeze. Still small.
The standout arrives on the 10th of September, Thursday morning. This is the best session in the whole 16-day window. The wind is glassy, dead calm from the SSE. The swell is 4ft from the E, period 8 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 209 (moderate). The conditions are clean, and the surf is good. This is a true window of quality. The afternoon gets ruined by a cross-onshore breeze, so you’d want to be on it first thing.
Overall, this is a long, dry spell with one bright morning on the 10th of September. If you’re patient, that’s your session. The rest is mostly small, messy, and not worth the paddle.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SE 11 | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 18 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
147 | 120 | 91 | 84 | 116 | 87 | 64 | 62 | 99 | 71 | 94 | 51 | 67 | 61 | 59 | 96 | 51 | 114 | 98 | 94 | 157 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:04PM1.64m | 7:18AM1.15m | 7:35PM1.69m | 7:52AM1.23m | 8:07PM1.70m | 8:26AM1.29m | 8:39PM1.67m | 9:02AM1.35m | 9:13PM1.60m | 9:39AM1.39m | 9:49PM1.48m | 10:21AM1.41m | 10:29PM1.34m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:29PM0.17m | 1:37AM0.16m | 1:06PM0.11m | 2:06AM0.09m | 1:42PM0.08m | 2:35AM0.06m | 2:19PM0.08m | 3:05AM0.04m | 2:58PM0.10m | 3:35AM0.05m | 3:41PM0.16m | 4:08AM0.09m | 4:28PM0.24m | ||||||||
6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | |
— | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | |
mm | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 |
Feels °C | 20 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | S 9 | SSE 10 | E 9 | E 8 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | S 8 | S 8 | E 5 | E 10 | ENE 10 |
147 | 120 | 91 | 84 | 116 | 220 | 184 | 181 | 173 | 209 | 94 | 51 | 67 | 61 | 59 | 96 | 186 | 134 | 36 | 94 | 157 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | NE 8 | NE 6 | NE 6 | S 16 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | NE 7 | NE 10 | NE 15 | NE 15 | NE 13 | SSE 20 | E 9 | E 11 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 |
8 | 10 | 40 | 21 | 5 | 87 | 64 | 62 | 72 | 71 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 37 | 38 | 114 | 90 | 90 | 74 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | S 9 | S 9 | N 5 | S 11 | SE 16 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 11 | NE 7 | NE 10 | NE 6 | NE 15 | NE 15 | S 20 | SE 16 | SE 18 | SSE 16 | E 10 | E 5 | NE 11 |
13 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 9 | 47 | 99 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 51 | 100 | 98 | 28 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 3 | — | SW 2 | S 5 | SSE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 8 | E 6 | E 5 | — | — | — |
3 | — | 1 | 62 | 158 | — | — | — | — | — | 201 | 365 | 477 | 363 | 203 | 256 | 39 | 34 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 4 | 9 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 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.











