Surf Forecasts:
Fingal Point and Beach surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, SE swell with 162 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 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 Monday (Aug 31) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. 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 1.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fingal Point and Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, mates, Rusty here again. Let’s talk the same story in feet and knots. This 16-day forecast for Fingal Point and Beach is a real bummer.
The first wave worth mentioning is Sunday morning, August 30th, but it’s a sad one. A tiny 2 foot east swell with weak energy (52) and a moderate cross-shore breeze kicking up a chop. It’s a struggle for a crummy ride. The entire first week is like this: small surf, poor conditions, with onshore and cross breezes messing with the shape. Wednesday morning, September 2nd, we get a clean moment with cross-off wind, but the swell is still a measly 2 feet.
Then, a little spike. Saturday, September 5th, the north swell pushes in. The morning gives you a 3 foot north swell (63 energy) with clean cross-off winds. That’s the one to aim for. The afternoon sees the swell jump to 5 feet with a messy cross-shore wind, making it a kite-surfing setup more than a paddle session. Sunday the 6th has a similar 5-foot swell, but the light cross-onshore wind leaves a little bump on the surface.
The standout is the morning of Saturday, September 5th. That 3 foot north swell with clean, offshore-flowing north winds at Fingal Point and Beach is your only real chance. The water temp is about normal for the season.
After that, it’s a desert. From September 8th onward, the swell drops to less than 1 foot, with energy readings barely in the double digits. The wind is mostly onshore or cross-shore. It’s a long, flat, quiet stretch. For a spot that usually delivers, this is a rough patch.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 |
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 kJ | 93 | 36 | 42 | 39 | 23 | 22 | 36 | 73 | 71 | 68 | 70 | 48 | 45 | 45 | 43 | 33 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:02AM1.35m | 9:13PM1.60m | 9:39AM1.39m | 9:49PM1.48m | 10:21AM1.41m | 10:29PM1.34m | 11:10AM1.41m | 11:16PM1.17m | 12:09PM1.39m | 00:16AM1.02m | 1:23PM1.39m | 1:40AM0.90m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:05AM0.04m | 2:58PM0.10m | 3:35AM0.05m | 3:41PM0.16m | 4:08AM0.09m | 4:28PM0.24m | 4:44AM0.14m | 5:25PM0.33m | 5:26AM0.21m | 6:39PM0.42m | 6:21AM0.29m | 8:16PM0.46m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 28 | 25 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | N 5 | E 9 | E 10 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | S 9 |
| kJ | 137 | 36 | 42 | 39 | 23 | 22 | 136 | 82 | 94 | 68 | 70 | 48 | 45 | 16 | 43 | 28 | 25 | 18 | 44 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | NE 15 | NE 12 | NE 13 | SSE 19 | SSE 17 | E 8 | E 10 | E 10 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | E 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | E 10 | E 9 | NNE 5 |
| kJ | 36 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 35 | 28 | 22 | 73 | 71 | 41 | 75 | 52 | 33 | 45 | 19 | 33 | 28 | 28 | 10 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | NE 15 | N 15 | NE 13 | NE 13 | E 12 | E 11 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SE 11 | ENE 4 | NE 11 | NE 11 | SSE 10 | NNE 8 | NE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | E 9 |
| kJ | 4 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 36 | 25 | 23 | 32 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 33 | 6 | 4 | 33 | 32 | 27 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | — | — | ENE 5 | NNE 4 | NNW 4 | N 4 | N 4 | N 5 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | S 3 | SSE 5 | — |
| kJ | 93 | 286 | 454 | 325 | 294 | 262 | — | — | 7 | 11 | 11 | 28 | 17 | 28 | 32 | 33 | 1 | 9 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 208 | 0 | 12 | 261 | 14 | 12 | 36 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
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