
Surf Forecasts:
Fingal Point and Beach surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 11 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, SE swell with 2,499 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s 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 Saturday (Jul 11) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 11s period. 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 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sat 11th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sat 11th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Fri 17th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fingal Point and Beach over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s on the table for Fingal Point and Beach over the next couple of weeks.
Right now, the first good surf we’re seeing is Saturday afternoon, July 11th. It’s not a monster, but it’s a real nice start. The swell is a clean 4ft from the ESE with a period of 12 seconds, giving it decent energy (429). The wind is glassy out of the NNE at just 3 mph, so you’re looking at smooth, clean lines. The water temp is sitting at 70°, which is about average for this time of year. This is a friendly, forgiving wave for a beginner-plus spot, but it’s also got enough shape for a fun session. Keep an eye on crowds though – they can pop up here sometimes.
Sunday morning, July 12th, drops a little to 4ft, but a cross-offshore breeze from the NW at 9 mph will keep it tidy. The energy drops to 253, so it’s a bit more mellow. Sunday afternoon follows with 3ft from the ESE, again clean-ish but very ordinary. Monday morning, July 13th, is tiny at 2ft – glassy, but really just a paddler.
Then we hit a dry spell. From Monday afternoon all the way through to Thursday, July 16th, it’s flat to messy. The wind cranks up, the swell disappears, and the energy numbers are in the single digits. You’re better off doing something else.
Now, hold onto your board. Friday, July 17th, we get a sharp jump to 12ft from the SE, but it’s a total mess. The wind is blowing 19 mph cross-onshore, and the combined energy is a massive 2467 – but the condition is lumpy and poor. That’s kite-surfing territory, not paddling. Saturday and Sunday, July 18th and 19th, stay big – 10ft and 8ft – but still cross-shore wind and chop. It’s powerful, but you’ll be fighting the wind.
The standout is Monday, July 20th, morning. This is it. The swell holds at 10ft from the ESE, period 11 seconds, and the wind goes glassy out of the S at 3 mph. The energy is 1980. This is big, powerful, and clean. It’s only for experienced surfers – over 8ft is expert territory. If you’ve got the skills, this is the morning to be out there. The crowds are sometimes a factor, but on a Monday you might luck out.
After that, the swell slowly backs off through the week, but the winds stay tricky. Tuesday, July 21st, morning is 10ft with a 13-second period – that’s a long period groundswell, prone to being a bit straight at the beach, but at a point break like Fingal it should wrap in nicely. The wind is light cross-shore, so it’s surfable but not as clean as Monday. By Thursday, July 23rd, we’re down to 5ft, and it’s marginal with cross-onshore wind.
The last week of the forecast drops off pretty consistently. From Friday, July 24th, through Sunday, July 26th, the swell is 3ft or less. The energy is low (under 300), and the wind is mostly cross-onshore or light. Nothing to get excited about. It’s a long gap of poor to marginal conditions.
So, bottom line: Saturday afternoon, July 11th, is a nice warm-up for the real highlight – Monday morning, July 20th. That’s the one to circle on the calendar. Be patient, and be ready for the big, clean set.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the SSE by Thu morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | S 4 | N 10 | S 8 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
429 | 396 | 253 | 175 | 98 | 55 | 53 | 20 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 18 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 12 | 2467 | 2258 | 2053 | 1791 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross |
High Tide | 5:26PM1.65m | 5:42AM1.02m | 6:24PM1.79m | 6:43AM1.04m | 7:17PM1.91m | 7:36AM1.07m | 8:07PM1.97m | 8:26AM1.11m | 8:54PM1.97m | 9:14AM1.15m | 9:39PM1.90m | 10:02AM1.18m | 10:22PM1.78m | 10:51AM1.21m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:15AM0.24m | 11:32AM0.10m | 1:14AM0.13m | 12:27PM0.03m | 2:06AM0.06m | 1:20PM-0.03m | 2:53AM0.02m | 2:10PM-0.05m | 3:37AM0.01m | 2:59PM-0.03m | 4:19AM0.03m | 3:47PM0.05m | 4:58AM0.06m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | |
5:04 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | 5:07 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 16 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 |
Feels °C | 16 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | S 8 | S 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | N 10 | — | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 21 |
429 | 396 | 253 | 175 | 98 | 55 | 53 | 33 | 24 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 2 | — | 4 | 13 | 12 | 4 | 13 | 11 | 9 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 8 | SE 8 | NNW 4 | S 8 | S 8 | SE 7 | NE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 21 |
188 | 57 | 40 | 38 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 36 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | N 11 | NNW 4 | — | SSE 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | S 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 2 | 4 | — | 6 | 20 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNW 2 | NW 4 | NNW 4 | — | SSW 3 | NE 4 | NNW 3 | SW 3 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | S 4 | SSE 6 | S 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 |
— | 1 | 11 | 9 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 18 | 248 | 923 | 2292 | 1757 | 1227 | 2467 | 2258 | 2053 | 1791 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 261 | 0 | 191 | 321 | 337 | 210 | 321 | 5 | 138 | 138 | 138 | 138 | 434 | 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.
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