Fingal Point and Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s on the table for Fingal Point and Beach over the next couple of weeks.

Right now, the first good surf we’re seeing is Saturday afternoon, July 11th. It’s not a monster, but it’s a real nice start. The swell is a clean 4ft from the ESE with a period of 12 seconds, giving it decent energy (429). The wind is glassy out of the NNE at just 3 mph, so you’re looking at smooth, clean lines. The water temp is sitting at 70°, which is about average for this time of year. This is a friendly, forgiving wave for a beginner-plus spot, but it’s also got enough shape for a fun session. Keep an eye on crowds though – they can pop up here sometimes.

Sunday morning, July 12th, drops a little to 4ft, but a cross-offshore breeze from the NW at 9 mph will keep it tidy. The energy drops to 253, so it’s a bit more mellow. Sunday afternoon follows with 3ft from the ESE, again clean-ish but very ordinary. Monday morning, July 13th, is tiny at 2ft – glassy, but really just a paddler.

Then we hit a dry spell. From Monday afternoon all the way through to Thursday, July 16th, it’s flat to messy. The wind cranks up, the swell disappears, and the energy numbers are in the single digits. You’re better off doing something else.

Now, hold onto your board. Friday, July 17th, we get a sharp jump to 12ft from the SE, but it’s a total mess. The wind is blowing 19 mph cross-onshore, and the combined energy is a massive 2467 – but the condition is lumpy and poor. That’s kite-surfing territory, not paddling. Saturday and Sunday, July 18th and 19th, stay big – 10ft and 8ft – but still cross-shore wind and chop. It’s powerful, but you’ll be fighting the wind.

The standout is Monday, July 20th, morning. This is it. The swell holds at 10ft from the ESE, period 11 seconds, and the wind goes glassy out of the S at 3 mph. The energy is 1980. This is big, powerful, and clean. It’s only for experienced surfers – over 8ft is expert territory. If you’ve got the skills, this is the morning to be out there. The crowds are sometimes a factor, but on a Monday you might luck out.

After that, the swell slowly backs off through the week, but the winds stay tricky. Tuesday, July 21st, morning is 10ft with a 13-second period – that’s a long period groundswell, prone to being a bit straight at the beach, but at a point break like Fingal it should wrap in nicely. The wind is light cross-shore, so it’s surfable but not as clean as Monday. By Thursday, July 23rd, we’re down to 5ft, and it’s marginal with cross-onshore wind.

The last week of the forecast drops off pretty consistently. From Friday, July 24th, through Sunday, July 26th, the swell is 3ft or less. The energy is low (under 300), and the wind is mostly cross-onshore or light. Nothing to get excited about. It’s a long gap of poor to marginal conditions.

So, bottom line: Saturday afternoon, July 11th, is a nice warm-up for the real highlight – Monday morning, July 20th. That’s the one to circle on the calendar. Be patient, and be ready for the big, clean set.

Rusty.

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