
Surf Forecasts:
Fingal Point and Beach surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, ESE swell with 844 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period with E 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 12) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fingal Point and Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Fingal Point and Beach.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. Wednesday the 12th of August, we’ve got some small 2ft easterly swell with a period of 9 seconds, and the combined energy is weak at 83. The morning is glassy with a light northwesterly, so it’s clean but tiny. This is a beginner-friendly spot, so if you’re learning, it’s worth a paddle. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing unusual.
The next few days are pretty ordinary. Thursday and Friday see the swell drop to 2ft and 1ft, with cross-shore winds and poor conditions. Saturday and Sunday stay small, with winds picking up to 15-18 mph, making it choppy and messy. Not worth wetting a wetsuit.
Monday the 17th brings a jump in swell to 4ft, then 6ft in the afternoon, but it’s short-period windswell at 6-8 seconds, and the wind is cross-onshore with rain showers. The energy climbs to 437, but it’s poor surf. Tuesday the 18th sees 7ft swell, still short-period, and cross-shore winds. The energy is moderate at 517-563, but the conditions are marginal.
Wednesday the 19th through Friday the 21st, we’ve got some decent-sized swell, 8ft to 7ft, but it’s all cross-onshore with short periods. The energy is strong (881-1290), but the wind is killing it. This is expert-only territory if you’re game, but it’s not clean.
Now, the standout. Saturday the 22nd of August. Morning session is your best bet. We’ve got a 7ft easterly swell with a period of 11 seconds, combined energy of 1193 – strong groundswell energy. The wind is glassy from the northeast, making it clean. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers, but it’s going to be too big for beginners. The swell direction is east, which is a bit off the optimum northeast for this point break, but with glassy conditions, it’ll still be good. Crowds are sometimes around, so you might have company.
Sunday the 23rd, the swell drops to 5ft, with cross-off winds from the north-northwest, so it’s clean but smaller. Monday the 24th is a bit windier, but still clean offshore. Tuesday the 25th, we get a glassy morning with 4ft easterly swell, calm conditions, and combined energy of 361 – moderate. It’s a good option for a more relaxed session.
Wednesday the 26th, another glassy morning with 4ft easterly swell, but the energy is down to 228. Thursday the 27th, we’re back to small stuff.
So, overall, the best surf in the window is Saturday the 22nd of August for the experienced crew, with a solid groundswell and glassy conditions. The rest of the period is either small or messy. Keep an eye on the forecasts, but for now, pencil in that Saturday morning.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
87 | 83 | 85 | 83 | 60 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 87 | 100 | 437 | 682 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:23AM1.15m | 7:49PM1.92m | 8:07AM1.23m | 8:31PM1.88m | 8:50AM1.30m | 9:10PM1.79m | 9:33AM1.34m | 9:47PM1.64m | 10:16AM1.35m | 10:22PM1.47m | 11:00AM1.34m | 10:57PM1.30m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:48AM0.05m | 1:10PM-0.04m | 2:27AM0.01m | 1:57PM-0.05m | 3:04AM-0.01m | 2:42PM-0.02m | 3:38AM0.01m | 3:26PM0.07m | 4:11AM0.05m | 4:11PM0.19m | 4:43AM0.11m | 4:57PM0.33m | |||||||
— | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 4 | 3 | 3 | 9 |
Temp °C | 16 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 13 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | S 7 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | E 6 | ESE 6 | S 8 | E 13 |
87 | 83 | 85 | 83 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 44 | 100 | 140 | 3 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | E 9 | NNE 7 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | SE 16 | S 15 | S 19 | SE 18 | SE 17 | S 6 | S 7 | S 12 | E 13 |
22 | 25 | 71 | 67 | 60 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 13 | 11 | 50 | 34 | 27 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | SE 11 | NE 10 | NE 6 | S 10 | NE 10 | S 20 | S 19 | N 9 | S 19 | NE 8 | E 16 | E 16 | S 18 | E 15 | SE 6 | E 10 | S 17 | — |
14 | 32 | 4 | 10 | 44 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 58 | 4 | 26 | 16 | 6 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 4 | NNE 6 | WSW 2 | S 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | S 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | ESE 6 | — | SE 8 | SE 8 |
— | 6 | 15 | 1 | 107 | 147 | 270 | 265 | 341 | 183 | 161 | 330 | 240 | 335 | 247 | 87 | — | 437 | 682 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 321 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
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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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