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 13 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fingal Point and Beach sea temperature is
21.2°C
0.1° 

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 12 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 18 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 12s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 12s period, SE swell with 1,474 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 18 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 12s period with SE 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 Friday (Sep 18) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. 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 2.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 10s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Fri 18th Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 12s
Best Surf10PM (Fri 18th Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 12s
Most Powerful10PM (Fri 18th Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 12s

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.

To be straight with you, it’s a tough stretch ahead. For the first week, from now right through to the 18th of September, it's pretty much a write-off. We've got a long gap of poor surf conditions. The swell is tiny, the wind is messy, and honestly, you wouldn't bother paddling out. There's a bit of spike in energy on the 16th with a 5ft southerly pulse, but it’s all wind-affected and cross-shore at 22 mph, so it’s just lumpy and choppy. Not worth the rubber.

Now, things finally start to look a bit more interesting on Saturday the 19th. We get a jump in energy, with combined energy hitting 705 (moderate wave energy). The swell comes up to 6ft from the SE with a period of 11 seconds. That’s a solid groundswell. The wind is light NNE, so it’s basically light cross-shore, just a few small ripples. This is the standout of the whole outlook. Fingal Point and Beach is a point break that’s fairly consistent, but expect some company as crowds are sometimes a thing here. The water temp is about what you’d expect for this time of year, nothing unusual there. The 6ft is right on the edge of being too much for beginners, but for anyone with a bit of experience, that’s a fun size. That longer 11-second period should give some good shape on the point too.

The morning of the 19th is definitely your best bet. By the afternoon, the swell eases to 4ft with 548 energy, still okay but not as clean.

After that, the following week goes back downhill. The swell hangs around, but the wind shifts onshore from the east, and it’s all messy again. We get another pulse on the 23rd with an 8ft SE swell and 810 energy, but it’s onshore wind and a short 8-second period, so that’s a powerful, choppy mess. That kind of size with the wind on it is more for the kite surfers than paddle surfing.

Then on the 27th and 28th, we see some 6ft ENE groundswell, but onshore winds from the SE ruin it. It's a classic case of the swell being there but the conditions not cooperating.

So, to wrap it up: sit tight for the first week. The only real window is the morning of Saturday the 19th of September. Get out there early, because the afternoon isn't as good, and after that, we're back to waiting.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Wed night, light winds from the SW by Fri night).

Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SE
8
1.1
SE
9
0.6
E
5
0.5
E
5
0.6
E
6
0.7
E
6
0.6
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0.5
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6
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1.2
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5
0.1
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13
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SSE
10
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NE
13
0.1
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16
0.1
NE
12
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12
2.4
SE
10
2.3
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12
1.9
SE
11
1.7
SE
10
1.3
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10
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
179
190
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15
22
33
24
17
24
60
3
0
7
10
6
306
1192
1403
866
623
311
Wind (km/h)
15
SE
15
ESE
5
SSE
5
ESE
10
NE
5
NNW
15
N
25
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20
NNW
30
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30
SSE
30
SSW
30
S
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20
SSW
20
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25
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WSW
10
N
15
NNE
15
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Wind State
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High Tide
9:11PM1.45m
9:40AM1.48m
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
Low Tide
3:07PM0.12m
3:22AM0.07m
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
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5:39
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5:37
5:37
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Temp °C
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16
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Feels °C
15
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13
11
8
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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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