Fingal Point and Beach surf break

Fingal Point and Beach surfForecast / NSW – North Coast / Australia

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Fingal Point and Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Fingal Point and Beach sea temperature is
24.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 (May 01) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. 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 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 02) 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 1.5m 12s period and expected on Saturday (May 02) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Fri 1st May)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Best Surf 4AM (Sat 2nd May)6ft (1.9m) 12s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sat 2nd May)8ft (2.5m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sun
3
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
2
4
2
3
3
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
E
8
2
E
9
2.1
E
8
2
ESE
8
1.7
ESE
8
1.7
E
8
1.7
E
8
1.8
E
8
1.9
ESE
8
2.1
E
8
2.2
E
8
2.2
E
9
2.2
E
9
1.9
E
9
1.7
E
8
1.6
ESE
8
2.5
ESE
11
2.2
ESE
10
1.8
E
10
1.7
E
10
1.7
E
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
388
582
593
497
412
403
377
439
497
608
698
725
749
554
412
353
1369
954
627
550
518
Wind (km/h)
15
SSE
15
SSE
20
SE
15
SSE
25
SSE
15
SSE
15
SSE
20
SSE
25
SSE
20
SE
25
SE
20
SE
15
SSE
20
S
20
S
15
SSW
10
S
5
E
10
NW
15
NNW
20
N
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
High Tide
4:40AM1.42m
5:26PM1.25m
5:26AM1.38m
6:07PM1.36m
6:06AM1.34m
6:44PM1.46m
6:44AM1.29m
7:18PM1.53m
7:21AM1.23m
7:52PM1.57m
7:57AM1.16m
8:26PM1.58m
8:34AM1.10m
Low Tide
10:25PM0.37m
11:17AM0.16m
11:22PM0.33m
11:51AM0.13m
00:11AM0.29m
12:22PM0.11m
00:55AM0.26m
12:52PM0.10m
1:36AM0.24m
1:21PM0.11m
2:16AM0.23m
1:51PM0.14m
2:55AM0.24m
2:23PM0.17m
rain showers
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
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thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
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part cloud
clear
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6:09
6:09
6:09
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
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5:16
5:15
5:15
5:14
5:13
5:13
5:12
8
4
2
1
1
3
5
3
7
3
7
3
Temp °C
19
21
21
20
21
21
20
23
21
20
21
21
20
23
22
20
23
22
21
25
24
19
19
18
17
20
19
18
20
18
18
18
19
19
20
20
20
24
23
22
23
23
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
E
8
2
E
9
0.1
N
18
1.7
ESE
8
1.7
E
8
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
9
0.1
NE
14
2.2
E
9
1.9
E
9
1.7
E
8
1.6
ESE
8
2.5
ESE
11
2.2
ESE
10
1.8
E
10
1.7
E
10
1.7
E
10
Energy kJ
388
582
6
412
377
2
2
2
2
8
749
554
412
353
1369
954
627
550
518
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
8
0.1
N
18
0.1
N
16
0.1
N
12
0.1
NE
15
0.1
NE
16
0.1
N
11
0.1
NE
14
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
8
0.1
S
13
0.1
NE
13
0.4
NE
9
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
7
0.1
NE
9
0.4
NE
9
0.4
NE
8
Energy kJ
19
6
5
3
9
9
2
8
7
1
4
7
26
14
12
3
19
18
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
15
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
10
0.1
NE
15
0.1
N
13
0.1
NE
13
0.1
NE
13
0.3
E
13
0.1
S
9
0.1
NE
12
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
13
0.1
NE
11
Energy kJ
3
3
4
2
2
2
2
8
3
7
7
28
2
6
3
3
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
E
8
2
ESE
8
1.7
E
8
1.8
E
8
1.9
ESE
8
2.1
E
8
2.2
E
8
2.2
E
9
0.7
SSW
6
0.3
NNE
7
0.3
N
7
0.4
N
3
Energy kJ
593
497
403
439
497
608
698
725
31
9
8
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
3
1
1
1
2
4
2
3
3
3
Distance (km)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
0
0
4
0
0
261
Best forecast wave conditions in North Coast - New South Wales
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
3
3
2
2
4
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
7
8
6
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
3
4
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
8
6
6
5
5
5
9
6
7
5
5
4
7
6
5
5
5
4
4
5
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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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