Surf Forecasts:
Fingal Point and Beach surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, E swell with 235 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s 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 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s 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 1.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
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 shaping up for Fingal Point and Beach over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. The first few days are pretty ordinary, with small, weak swell and winds that are just not playing ball. The energy is low, with the combined swell energy sitting around 157 (moderate) on Wednesday morning, but the 3ft easterly swell is let down by a cross-offshore wind. It’s surfable, but nothing to write home about. The water temp is 69°, which is about bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The real standout in this whole forecast is Sunday the 9th of August. That morning, we’ve got 4ft of easterly swell with a 9-second period, and the key detail is the wind – glassy, dead calm. That’s a major positive. The combined energy is up to 269 (moderate), meaning there’s actually some push behind it. This is the best on offer, hands down. For a beginner-plus spot like Fingal Point, this is prime time. The swell is clean, the waves will be lined up, and it’s going to be a cracking session. The afternoon sees the wind swing around and it gets a bit choppy, so get out there early.
After that, the forecast gets patchy. Monday the 10th has a decent window in the afternoon – 3ft easterly swell with a clean cross-offshore breeze. Combined energy hits 210 (moderate), and it’s worth a paddle if you missed the Sunday glass-off. Tuesday morning the 11th has glassy conditions again, but the swell is only 3ft and the energy is 165 (moderate), so it’s just okay, not a standout.
The rest of the second week is a bit of a write-off. The swell drops off, the periods get shorter, and the winds are predominantly cross or onshore. There’s a brief moment on the 19th of August with a glassy morning and 3ft of swell, but the energy is low (132, moderate) and the period is short at 10 seconds. It’s surfable, but only just. Honestly, for the most part, the waves are too small and the wind is against us. If you’re a kiter, there might be some fun in the stronger winds later in the window, but for a paddle surfer, Sunday the 9th is your golden ticket.
So, keep your eyes on that Sunday morning. It’s the real deal.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | ESE 9 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 154 | 86 | 59 | 41 | 40 | 68 | 55 | 86 | 65 | 67 | 225 | 219 | 189 | 235 | 160 | 127 | 101 | 103 | 117 | 142 | 110 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | off | off | off | glassy | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 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 | 6:35AM1.07m | 7:04PM1.88m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 12:20PM0.03m | 1:48AM0.05m | ||||||||
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 | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — |
 | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 14 |
Feels °C | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | ESE 9 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NNE 6 | N 6 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 |
| kJ | 154 | 86 | 59 | 41 | 40 | 68 | 48 | 86 | 65 | 67 | 225 | 219 | 189 | 235 | 160 | 80 | 67 | 103 | 117 | 142 | 110 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | ENE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | S 5 | E 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | NNE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | S 10 |
| kJ | 7 | 32 | 57 | 34 | 33 | 7 | 55 | 54 | 74 | 46 | 44 | 29 | 46 | 46 | 16 | 127 | 101 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 55 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | SE 8 | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 | SSE 10 | S 5 | SSE 5 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 14 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 8 | E 13 | NE 7 | N 5 | S 10 | NE 7 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 17 | 40 | 4 | 28 | 26 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 17 | 12 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 3 | NNE 3 | — | SSW 2 | S 6 | — | — | S 4 | — | S 3 | SSE 4 | — | — | NNE 2 | N 5 | NNW 5 | W 4 | W 3 | SSW 4 | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 3 | — | 1 | 22 | — | — | 6 | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | 1 | 52 | 78 | 10 | 2 | 2 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 50 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 180 | 161 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 180 | 0 |
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