
Surf Forecasts:
Fingal Point and Beach surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 12s period, SE swell with 259 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period with ENE 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 Friday (Aug 07) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fingal Point and Beach in the next 16 days are 1.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) 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 1.9m 9s period and expected on Friday (Aug 14) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fingal Point and Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Fingal Point and Beach over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I’ve gotta be straight with you: this 16-day window is a tough one. There’s no real standout session, and for long stretches, it’s going to be pretty flat or messy. But let’s walk through it day by day.
We’re kicking off on Friday, August 7th, but it’s not looking good. The swell is a tiny 3 ft from the ENE, with a short period of 7 seconds, and a light cross-onshore wind. The combined energy is weak (69). It’s poor. Honestly, don’t bother.
Saturday, August 8th is more of the same. The morning has a little 3 ft swell, but it’s cross-shore and weak. The afternoon bumps up to 4 ft, but the wind is cross-onshore, and the energy is still only moderate (182). Not worth paddling out.
Sunday, August 9th offers a slight glimmer. The morning has 4 ft of swell from the east with a 9-second period, giving a moderate energy of 223. The wind is light and cross-shore, so it’s not blown out, but it’s only “marginal.” The afternoon gets wrecked by a moderate cross-shore wind that’ll chop it up.
Monday, August 10th is where things get a little interesting. The morning is a no-go – 6 ft of short-period northerly windswell with a fresh cross-offshore wind, but the energy is climbing (333). The real chance is Monday afternoon. We’ve got 4 ft from the north, a 6-second period, and a moderate offshore wind. The report says “expect good surf conditions,” and that’s the best we’ve seen so far. The water is about 69°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year. This is your best bet for the whole outlook, but it’s not a classic.
Tuesday, August 11th morning is glassy, with a 3 ft easterly swell and a 9-second period. The energy is moderate (134), and the conditions are “surfable but very ordinary.” It’s clean, but small. The afternoon gets chopped up by a cross-onshore breeze.
From Wednesday, August 12th all the way through to Saturday, August 22nd, it’s a grim run. The swell drops to 2 ft or less, the wind is mostly cross or onshore, and the energy is weak. The only thing worth noting is a pulse on Friday, August 14th morning – a 3 ft swell from the southeast with a long 12-second period, giving moderate energy (290). But the wind is light cross-shore, and the report says “marginal.” It’s a tease.
After that, it’s flat and choppy for days. The water might be average temp, but the surf is not. There’s a blip on Wednesday, August 19th afternoon with 5 ft from the ESE, but it’s a short 7-second period and a cross-onshore wind – messy and not worth it.
So, to sum it up: Monday, August 10th in the afternoon is your best shot, with Fingal Point and Beach offering a clean 4 ft northerly swell in offshore winds. Everything else is either too small, too windy, or both. Don’t get your hopes up for the rest of the window.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the NNW by Mon morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | N 6 | N 6 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 |
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57 | 54 | 64 | 173 | 230 | 185 | 185 | 146 | 214 | 143 | 94 | 101 | 79 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 44 | 43 | 46 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | on | cross |
High Tide | 3:07AM0.95m | 4:13PM1.51m | 4:31AM0.94m | 5:19PM1.66m | 5:39AM0.99m | 6:15PM1.79m | 6:35AM1.07m | 7:04PM1.88m | 7:23AM1.15m | 7:49PM1.92m | 8:07AM1.23m | 8:31PM1.88m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 1:10PM-0.04m | 2:27AM0.01m | 1:57PM-0.05m | 3:04AM-0.01m | |||||||
— | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 22 | 19 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 15 |
Feels °C | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 14 | 10 | 17 | 16 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | NNE 6 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | N 6 | SSW 5 | S 9 | E 10 |
57 | 54 | 64 | 173 | 230 | 185 | 185 | 146 | 116 | 92 | 75 | 101 | 79 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 40 | 30 | 132 | 46 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 9 | SSE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | S 8 | E 13 | E 9 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | SSE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NNE 7 |
55 | 55 | 52 | 45 | 28 | 38 | 33 | 16 | 1 | 3 | 94 | 20 | 25 | 20 | 8 | 20 | 85 | 44 | 43 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | E 9 | NNE 9 | NE 9 | SSE 9 | S 9 | SSE 8 | E 13 | S 8 | — | NE 7 | S 12 | S 8 | S 8 | NE 11 | S 8 | NNE 6 | N 5 | N 10 |
12 | 28 | 39 | 7 | 20 | 16 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 1 | — | 13 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 2 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 3 | S 3 | — | — | NNE 3 | NNE 5 | N 6 | N 6 | WNW 4 | SW 4 | NNE 2 | N 4 | N 5 | N 5 | SW 3 | WSW 5 | WSW 3 | SSE 10 |
— | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | 4 | 69 | 214 | 143 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 10 | 21 | 69 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 500 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 180 | 178 | 187 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 180 | 0 | 36 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 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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