Fingal Point and Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.20° S 153.57° E

Fingal Point and Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 26 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fingal Point and Beach sea temperature is
20.8° C
0.0° 

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 26 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, SE swell with 500 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 12s period with ESE 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 10s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Mon 27th Jul)1ft (0.3m) 12s
Best Surf10AM (Sun 2nd Aug)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Most Powerful10AM (Sun 2nd Aug)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 break down what the next couple of weeks are looking like.

The honest truth is, for the next seven days, we are in a flat spell. From today, Sunday the 26th of July, right through to Saturday the 1st of August, the swell is tiny and the conditions are pretty ordinary. We’re looking at a long stretch of small, weak energy and mostly crossed-up wind. Nothing worth paddling out for.

Now, the first proper glimmer of hope comes on Sunday the 2nd of August. Fingal Point and Beach (New South Wales) is our only option on the table. The morning of Sunday the 2nd finally shows some life with a south-east swell pushing in at 5 ft, with a period of 10 seconds. The combined energy is a solid 511 (moderate wave energy). The wind is a gentle cross-offshore breeze from the SSW, keeping things clean. This is your best chance all week. It’s a point break with a beginner-plus difficulty, so it’s a good one for a wide range of surfers. The water temperature is about average for this time of year at 69 °F. The swell is from the south-east which is a bit off the optimum north-east direction for this spot, but it’s the best we’ve got. Crowds are sometimes a factor here, so don’t expect to have it all to yourself.

Monday the 3rd of August morning still has some size, with 5 ft south-east swell, but the wind turns more cross-shore and the energy jumps up to 714. It’s a bit more challenging, but still surfable if you’re keen. By Tuesday the 4th of August, the swell drops to 5 ft from the south-east, but we get glassy conditions in the morning with a slight air from the east-south-east, and the energy is 449. That could be a clean, cruisy session.

After that, it looks like we fade back into small, poor-quality surf from Wednesday the 5th onwards, with very little energy and mostly unfavourable winds. The second week is a write-off for any decent waves.

So to sum it up: the first week is a total blank. Your only real shout is the morning of Sunday the 2nd of August at Fingal, maybe stretching into Monday and Tuesday morning if the wind plays nice. After that, it’s back to the waiting game.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
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Wednesday
29
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ENE
7
0.4
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7
0.3
E
7
0.3
ESE
12
0.3
ESE
12
0.8
SE
6
0.3
ESE
11
0.2
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11
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E
6
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7
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14
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12
0.3
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8
0.4
ENE
7
0.4
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7
0.4
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Energy kJ
10
18
9
29
29
36
25
13
36
24
25
18
110
9
14
93
130
10
18
17
75
Wind (km/h)
10
S
10
ESE
10
SW
10
S
15
S
5
SW
0
S
10
NE
10
WNW
5
WNW
5
NNW
15
SSW
20
S
25
SSE
15
SSW
20
S
25
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25
SSW
25
SSW
25
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20
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Wind State
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High Tide
6:20PM1.47m
6:28AM0.95m
6:59PM1.56m
7:09AM1.00m
7:35PM1.63m
7:45AM1.05m
8:08PM1.68m
8:20AM1.09m
8:40PM1.71m
8:55AM1.13m
9:11PM1.70m
9:31AM1.17m
9:43PM1.66m
Low Tide
11:25AM0.30m
1:04AM0.35m
12:11PM0.24m
1:39AM0.28m
12:51PM0.18m
2:12AM0.21m
1:29PM0.13m
2:44AM0.16m
2:04PM0.11m
3:16AM0.13m
2:40PM0.12m
3:47AM0.10m
3:16PM0.15m
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5:12
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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