
Surf Forecasts:
Fingal Point and Beach surf forecast from 15 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 19 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 23 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, SE swell with 237 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 19 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s 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 Saturday (Sep 19) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s 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 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 23) at 10AM. 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 Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sat 19th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sat 19th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Wed 23rd Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fingal Point and Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let's break down what's heading for Fingal Point and Beach.
Honestly, the first week is a tough one. From Wednesday the 16th, it's pretty much all small, weak, and windblown junk. That southerly wind is just going to shred the surface, and the swell's barely a bump. You're not missing much.
There is a little flicker of hope on Saturday the 19th, with a 3ft swell from the SE and a light north wind. The energy's only moderate (173), but with that light breeze, it could be clean enough for a few small waves. It's not going to set the world on fire.
The real bright spot, the one I'd be circling on the calendar, is Wednesday the 23rd. We've got a 5ft SE swell rolling in early, and the wind is a light SSW, giving us a clean, offshore texture. The energy bumps up nicely to 237, and the water's a warm 71°, which is just about perfect for this time of year. That's your best chance for a proper session.
After that, things get messy with onshore winds again, but circle Tuesday the 29th. Glassy conditions, 5ft swell from the ENE, and a clean morning. It’s not going to be pumping, but it’ll be there.
So, the call is simple: steer clear this week. The standout is definitely the morning of Wednesday the 23rd. It’s not a classic, but it's the cleanest and most fun you'll get across the whole 16 days.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Wed afternoon, light winds from the N by Fri afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | NE 13 | NE 13 | NE 8 | NE 16 | NE 16 | NE 16 | NE 14 | SE 8 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | N 5 | N 4 | N 5 | N 5 | SSE 4 | N 10 |
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24 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 181 | 173 | 107 | 64 | 32 | 23 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 22 | 27 | 15 | 2 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 11:02AM1.37m | 10:58PM1.02m | 11:52AM1.29m | 11:48PM0.90m | 12:56PM1.22m | 1:05AM0.82m | 2:15PM1.20m | 2:46AM0.81m | 3:30PM1.25m | 4:05AM0.87m | 4:27PM1.33m | 4:57AM0.96m | 5:11PM1.43m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:22PM0.44m | 4:59AM0.31m | 6:23PM0.53m | 5:45AM0.40m | 7:48PM0.57m | 6:51AM0.48m | 9:24PM0.54m | 8:19AM0.49m | 10:31PM0.47m | 9:37AM0.45m | 11:16PM0.37m | 10:34AM0.37m | 11:51PM0.27m | ||||||||
5:43 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | |
— | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 20 |
Feels °C | 13 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | NE 13 | NE 13 | NE 8 | E 13 | NE 16 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 8 | S 8 | S 10 | S 11 | N 5 | S 8 | SSE 10 | N 5 | SSE 10 | N 4 |
24 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 559 | 413 | 181 | 173 | 107 | 64 | 50 | 46 | 59 | 11 | 34 | 54 | 27 | 77 | 1 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 13 | — | — | — | NE 16 | NE 16 | NE 16 | NE 14 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | S 9 | SSE 17 | E 8 | SSE 10 | NNE 5 | S 20 |
7 | — | — | — | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 99 | 99 | 79 | 57 | 32 | 23 | 8 | 42 | 29 | 1 | 54 | 8 | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 12 | — | — | — | — | E 12 | — | S 19 | SSE 18 | SSE 17 | SSE 16 | NNE 4 | N 5 | SE 16 | SSE 20 | SE 18 | S 17 | NE 10 | E 8 | N 10 | N 10 |
5 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 7 | 32 | 27 | 26 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 41 | 79 | 22 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | — | — | — | NNW 3 | N 4 | — | — | NNE 4 | N 4 | N 5 | N 4 | N 5 | SSW 2 | SSE 4 | SSE 7 |
373 | 1216 | 2956 | 1849 | 1470 | 957 | — | — | — | 2 | 6 | — | — | 6 | 16 | 21 | 10 | 22 | 1 | 15 | 385 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 207 | 1372 | 275 | 5 | 321 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 138 | 0 | 4 | 356 | 0 | 0 | 506 | 16 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
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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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