
Surf Forecasts:
Fingal Point and Beach surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 6s period, S swell with 227 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 16 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period with N 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 (Sep 16) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. 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 1.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 9s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 6s |
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 Fingal Point and Beach. Gotta be straight with you, it's a pretty lean run we're looking at. We're starting off with a real quiet spell, so don't bother paddling out for the first week or so.
From Monday the 14th right through to Sunday the 20th, it's pretty much flat. We're talking tiny little wind ripples of 2 ft and weak energy readings. The wind is all over the shop, mostly cross or cross-onshore, and it's just not offering anything worth getting wet for. It's a grim start.
We get a little flicker of life on Monday the 21st. The afternoon sees the combined swell energy jump with a 4.6 ft swell from the SSE. But the period is a short 5 seconds, so it'll be a bit messy and weak. The wind is a gentle cross-shore breeze, so it might be okay for a beginner if you're desperate for a splash, but it's nothing to write home about. The next day, Tuesday the 22nd afternoon, the swell bumps up to 6.6 ft from the SE and the energy is strong, but the period is only 8 seconds and the wind is cross-onshore. That’s a bit of a mess and it's listed as marginal at best. That size is also getting a bit much for beginners.
After that, we get a couple of days on the 23rd and 24th with chest to head high swell (4.3 ft to 4.6 ft) from the E/ESE, but the wind stays cross-shore and the energy is moderate. It’s just not clean enough to be a standout. The wind is spoiling it.
Then, on Friday the 25th, we see a pulse of cleaner energy. The morning offers a 3.3 ft swell from the SE with a decent 10-second period, and the combined energy is strong. The wind is light and onshore from the ENE, which is a shame. The afternoon holds similar promise with 3.0 ft swell and good energy, but again, onshore wind. It's so close to being good, but the wind is the spoiler.
The real standout, if we can call it that, comes on Tuesday the 29th. The morning sees a solid 5.2 ft swell from the SE with a 12-second period. The combined energy is very strong. Now, the bad news is the wind is a fresh cross-shore from the SSE, making it lumpy. The size is also getting into expert-only territory. But the swell itself has real power. If you're a seasoned local and can handle the chop, there'll be some grunty waves. That 5.2 ft swell with that long period (12 seconds) is the most interesting thing in the whole 16-day window, but the conditions are going to be a battle. The water temp is about average for the time of year at 70.3°.
So, overall, there's no real "go-time" here. The 29th has the most power, but you'll be fighting the wind. The rest is small and sloppy. It's a waiting game.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Mon morning, fresh winds from the S by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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) | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | N 4 | S 6 | E 13 | NE 13 | NE 13 | NE 16 | NE 16 | NE 16 | NE 15 | SE 18 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | N 4 | N 4 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
23 | 23 | 32 | 24 | 17 | 29 | 227 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 28 | 23 | 22 | 32 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | on | off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 2:15PM1.20m | 2:46AM0.81m | 3:30PM1.25m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 6:51AM0.48m | 9:24PM0.54m | 8:19AM0.49m | 10:31PM0.47m | ||||||||
5:46 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | |
— | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 13 | NE 13 | NE 13 | E 13 | NE 16 | NE 16 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | S 9 |
94 | 78 | 32 | 24 | 17 | 24 | 19 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 404 | 286 | 188 | 181 | 86 | 45 | 29 | 14 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | N 5 | — | — | — | NE 16 | NE 16 | E 12 | NE 15 | E 8 | SSE 18 | SSE 16 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
23 | 2 | 48 | 50 | 33 | 17 | 4 | — | — | — | 10 | 10 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 30 | 53 | 28 | 23 | 16 | 9 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 12 | E 10 | E 10 | E 15 | NE 12 | NE 13 | — | — | — | — | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | SE 18 | E 8 | E 8 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | E 8 | E 7 |
2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 7 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 26 | 24 | 4 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 6 | — | N 2 | N 4 | N 4 | S 6 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | — | — | — | N 2 | N 3 | N 4 | N 4 | N 4 |
— | 23 | — | 1 | 12 | 29 | 227 | 883 | 2119 | 1340 | 1323 | 840 | 535 | — | — | — | 1 | 8 | 14 | 22 | 32 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 180 | 36 | 207 | 1372 | 275 | 4 | 321 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 491 | 0 | 71 | 959 | 36 |
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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.
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