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 pm 04 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fingal Point and Beach sea temperature is
20.4° C
0.4° 

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 4 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, E swell with 288 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Wednesday (Aug 05) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s is also forecast. 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 1.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Wed 5th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 11s
Best Surf 7AM (Wed 5th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sun 9th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fingal Point and Beach over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

G’day, I’m Rusty, and I’ve been watching this stretch of coast like a hawk. We’ve got a bit of a wait ahead, but there’s a genuine gem hiding in the second week, so let’s get into it.

The next few days are pretty flat and messy. Nothing worth paddling out for until we get into the second week. The water temp at Fingal Point and Beach is sitting at 69°, which is about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first real sign of life comes early on Sunday morning, 9th August. That’s the standout. The swell builds to a clean 4 ft from the east, with a period of 9 seconds, and the wind is glassy—dead flat, offshore. The energy is moderate (323), and it’s a point break, so that east swell wraps in nicely. This is the best on offer, without a doubt. The morning session will be clean, but by afternoon the wind swings cross-shore and it’ll get a bit bumpy.

Monday morning, 10th August, still has waist-high 3 ft east swell, but the wind is stronger cross-offshore, so it’ll be choppier. Not a write-off, but not the crystal clean of Sunday. The glassy afternoon is tiny at 3 ft, more of a cruiser session.

Then we hit a dry spell. From Tuesday 11th through to Saturday 16th, it’s mostly small, weak, and onshore. A few days of poor surf, a few with marginal conditions. Nothing to get excited about.

But then—hold onto your board—Sunday 16th August afternoon, the energy jumps to 754, a solid 7 ft swell from the southeast, but the wind is strong cross-onshore and it’s rainy. That’s messy. Too big for beginners, and the wind wrecks the surface. The following Monday 17th August morning, the swell is even bigger at 8 ft from the southeast, with a clean cross-offshore wind. That’s a big, powerful wave, but it’s short-period at 8 seconds, so it’ll be a bit lumpy and dumpy. This is expert territory only. After lunch, it’s still 7 ft but cross-shore, so it’s a bit of a battle.

That’s about it. The rest of the run is tiny and onshore.

So, if you’re keen, mark Sunday morning 9th August as your best shot. The rest is either flat, blown out, or too big for the average punter. Fingers crossed the forecasts tighten up, but for now, that’s the story.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

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ESE
8
0.7
ESE
11
0.9
E
10
0.7
ESE
9
0.6
ESE
8
0.7
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7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
24
117
154
86
57
46
29
41
57
70
89
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204
280
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198
164
138
133
Wind (km/h)
10
NNE
10
NW
10
NNW
15
NNE
10
WNW
5
SSE
10
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10
SW
5
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10
ESE
10
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20
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High Tide
11:37PM1.33m
12:34PM1.27m
00:30AM1.18m
1:42PM1.31m
1:40AM1.03m
2:58PM1.39m
3:07AM0.95m
4:13PM1.51m
4:31AM0.94m
5:19PM1.66m
5:39AM0.99m
6:15PM1.79m
Low Tide
5:31PM0.36m
6:06AM0.18m
6:37PM0.44m
6:55AM0.23m
8:05PM0.49m
7:56AM0.27m
9:46PM0.45m
9:09AM0.26m
11:10PM0.35m
10:21AM0.21m
00:13AM0.23m
11:25AM0.12m
1:04AM0.12m
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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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