Surf Forecasts:
Fingal Point and Beach surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 7s period, ESE swell with 490 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s 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 2.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 10s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fingal Point and Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s shaping up for Fingal Point and Beach. I’ve got to be straight with you – this 16-day window is a tough one. The surf just isn’t cooperating for most of it, and we’re looking at a long, quiet stretch.
The first hint of something rideable arrives on Saturday the 25th of July, but it’s a real struggle. We’ve got a 3 ft swell from the SE, with a long period of 16 seconds, so there’s some energy there. But the wind is a cross-shore from the south at 9 mph, and it’s bringing a slight chop. It’s a marginal setup, and the scores are low. It’s not a write-off, but it’s more of a paddle and hope for the best than a standout session.
After that, things go quiet. From Sunday the 26th of July all the way through to the 8th of August, the swell drops to almost nothing. We’re talking about waves under 2 ft, mostly from the east and southeast, with short periods and weak energy. The wind stays cross or onshore, so it’s just messy and flat. There’s a good 10-day gap here with no real surf to speak of.
The only glimmer of hope is a long way out. On Sunday the 9th of August, the morning shows a 6 ft swell from the SE, with a very long period of 13 seconds. The combined energy jumps right up, which is significant. The wind is a light cross-onshore from the SSE at 6 mph, so it’ll be a bit rippled. This is the closest thing to a standout in the whole run, but it’s a long-range forecast, so keep your expectations loose. At 6 ft, it’s getting a bit solid for beginners, but it’s manageable for most.
For the rest of the time, the water temperature is about average for this time of year. The main takeaway is patience. The ocean is basically on a break, but that 9th of August might just give us a few to remember.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the S by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 16 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 7 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | E 13 | ESE 12 | E 14 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 353 | 39 | 25 | 17 | 10 | 9 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 12 | 12 | 34 | 50 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 490 | 366 | 225 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 5:36PM1.39m | 5:41AM0.90m | 6:20PM1.47m | 6:28AM0.95m | 6:59PM1.56m | 7:09AM1.00m | 7:35PM1.63m | 7:45AM1.05m | 8:08PM1.68m | 8:20AM1.09m | 8:40PM1.71m | 8:55AM1.13m | 9:11PM1.70m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:32AM0.34m | 00:24AM0.44m | 11:25AM0.30m | 1:04AM0.35m | 12:11PM0.24m | 1:39AM0.28m | 12:51PM0.18m | 2:12AM0.21m | 1:29PM0.13m | 2:44AM0.16m | 2:04PM0.11m | 3:16AM0.13m | 2:40PM0.12m | 3:47AM0.10m | |||||||
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 | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — |
 | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | 2 |
Temp °C | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | S 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 7 | E 6 | E 5 | NE 6 | SSE 10 | NE 7 | E 13 | E 13 | S 8 |
| kJ | 308 | 207 | 218 | 209 | 169 | 227 | 188 | 189 | 149 | 106 | 73 | 47 | 39 | 10 | 13 | 10 | 33 | 8 | 14 | 13 | 90 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 16 | SE 14 | ESE 9 | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 7 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | E 5 | NE 6 | E 12 | E 13 | ENE 7 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | ESE 13 |
| kJ | 353 | 206 | 25 | 17 | 10 | 9 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 9 | 16 | 4 | 3 | 17 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 8 | E 8 | NE 7 | NE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 6 | ESE 11 | SE 11 | E 10 | S 12 | ESE 12 | E 18 | — | — | S 13 |
| kJ | 59 | 39 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 6 | — | — | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSW 3 | — | — | SSW 4 | SW 3 | — | SW 3 | — | — | S 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 11 | 4 | — | 3 | — | — | 9 | 34 | 50 | 161 | 130 | 246 | 490 | 366 | 225 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 254 | 208 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
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