Fingal Point and Beach Surf Forecast

/ NSW – North Coast (46 breaks) / New South Wales (297 breaks) /

Australia (828 breaks) / Lat Long: (28.20° S 153.57° E)

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

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Tuesday 16 Sep 2025 AEST

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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 20.9° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 18) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. 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 12 days are 1.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 23) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 20) at 1PM.

Wave Type	Time (AEST) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	1AM (Thu 18th Sep)	4ft (1.2m) 6s
Best Surf	1AM (Thu 18th Sep)	4ft (1.2m) 6s
Most Powerful	4PM (Tue 23rd Sep)	5.5ft (1.7m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fingal Point and Beach over the next 12 days.

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	Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.									Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.
	Tuesday 16			Wednesday 17			Thursday 18			Friday 19			Saturday 20			Sunday 21			Monday 22
	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night
Rating (10 max)	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	E	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NE	NE	NE	SE	SE	N	N	N	NNE	SSE	ENE	ENE	ENE	E	ENE
Period(s) (?)	12	4	5	6	5	6	7	8	8	6	6	5	6	6	6	6	8	8	8	7	7
Wave Graph (?)
Energy (?)	52	62	111	86	104	105	116	150	50	67	54	115	145	120	48	97	52	73	94	73	87
Wind (km/h)	N	N	NNW	NNW	N	NW	S	SE	SSW	N	NNE	NNW	NW	NNW	SW	SSE	ESE	SW	E	ESE	S
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	cross	cross	cross- off	cross- off	cross	cross- off	cross	cross- on	cross- off	cross	cross	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross	cross- on	cross- off	on	cross- on	cross
High Tide / height (m)		3:59PM 1.47		4:33AM 0.93	5:00PM 1.54		5:29AM 1.04	5:48PM 1.59		6:12AM 1.15	6:28PM 1.61		6:50AM 1.25		7:04PM 1.61	7:25AM 1.33		7:36PM 1.57	7:58AM 1.40		8:07PM 1.50
Low Tide / height (m)			11:02PM 0.33	10:14AM 0.31		11:50PM 0.24	11:14AM 0.23		12:27AM 0.18	12:02PM 0.17		12:59AM 0.12	12:43PM 0.13		1:28AM 0.09		1:22PM 0.12	1:55AM 0.07		1:58PM 0.13	2:21AM 0.08

	Tuesday 16			Wednesday 17			Thursday 18			Friday 19			Saturday 20			Sunday 21			Monday 22
Sunrise	5:43	-	-	5:41	-	-	5:41	-	-	5:39	-	-	5:37	-	-	5:37	-	-	5:35	-	-
Sunset	-	5:37	-	-	5:38	-	-	5:38	-	-	5:39	-	-	5:39	-	-	5:39	-	-	5:40	-

Rain (mm)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	5	4	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	2
Temp. °C	21	20	19	23	22	21	21	20	19	22	21	20	21	23	21	21	21	18	20	20	19
Feels °C (?)	17	16	16	20	20	21	19	17	20	20	19	17	19	22	20	19	19	19	18	18	18

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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for NSW - North Coast

Wind Update Cross-shore wind has turned cross-on at Fingal Point and Beach (moderate winds from the NNE at Coolangatta Airport 8 km from Fingal Point and Beach). 0.7m 6s windswell from the NE with a 0.3m 12s groundswell from the E and a 0.3m 8s swell from the NE. 3 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
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Actual: 57 min ago

26 km/h

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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 12 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.