Surf Forecasts:
Fingal Point and Beach surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 11s period, SE swell with 5,370 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fingal Point and Beach this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Fingal Point and Beach in the next 16 days are 5.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 16ft (5.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fingal Point and Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let’s talk about what’s cooking at Fingal Point and Beach.
To be dead honest, the next week and a half is a bit of a write-off for quality surfing. We’ve got a long stretch of poor conditions kicking off now. The wind is a mess – strong cross-shore winds from the south and southeast, gusting up to 18-22 mph, and a lot of rain showers making it messy. The swell is small and weak, with energy levels barely registering (0-16), so there’s nothing to get excited about. It’s pretty grim until around Thursday the 17th, when the swell starts to jack up, but it’s still blown out.
Friday the 18th and Saturday the 19th see a big jump in size, with solid 8 ft to 15 ft SE swells, but the wind is still cross-shore and fresh. The combined energy is massive (811 to 4909), but with that wind, it’s just a washing machine. This is expert-only territory, and honestly, it looks more like a kite session than a paddle session. The water temp is about 69°F, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The first real standout comes on Thursday, July 24th in the morning. The swell is a solid 7 ft from the E, with a long 12-second period, and the wind is a light cross-offshore from the SSW at 12 mph. The combined energy is moderate (1098), and the break is clean. This is a good window for experienced surfers – the point setup will handle that long-period groundswell well, and the wind will keep it tidy. Crowds can be an issue here sometimes, but if you get out early, it’ll be worth it.
The absolute best of the whole forecast is Saturday, July 26th in the morning. The swell is 8 ft from the SE, with an 11-second period, and the wind is glassy – a light S at 3 mph. The combined energy is strong (2802), and the conditions are clean. This is a stellar morning for experienced surfers. The point should be offering some proper waves, and with that offshore wind, it’s going to be glassy perfection. The water is still average temp, but who cares when it’s this good.
The following Monday morning, July 28th, is also worth a mention – 6 ft ESE swell, 11-second period, and glassy again with a light NNW wind. It’s a bit smaller, but still clean and fun for a quick session.
So, to sum it up: the first week is a bust. The real play is Thursday, July 24th morning, and the absolute standout is Saturday, July 26th morning. Don’t waste your time before that unless you’re kiting.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Thu morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | S 4 | N 10 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | NE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 10 | 10 | 10 | 23 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1113 | 801 | 734 | 838 | 1137 | 1582 | 4852 | 4909 | 3919 | 2560 | 1931 | 1667 | 1480 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 8:07PM1.97m | 8:26AM1.11m | 8:54PM1.97m | 9:14AM1.15m | 9:39PM1.90m | 10:02AM1.18m | 10:22PM1.78m | 10:51AM1.21m | 11:02PM1.61m | 11:42AM1.21m | 11:42PM1.43m | 12:36PM1.21m | 00:23AM1.25m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:20PM-0.03m | 2:53AM0.02m | 2:10PM-0.05m | 3:37AM0.01m | 2:59PM-0.03m | 4:19AM0.03m | 3:47PM0.05m | 4:58AM0.06m | 4:35PM0.17m | 5:37AM0.11m | 5:26PM0.32m | 6:15AM0.16m | 6:22PM0.46m | ||||||||
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 | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — |
 | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:08 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 16 |
Feels °C | 17 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | ESE 10 | S 4 | ESE 9 | N 10 | — | — | NE 9 | NNE 9 | NE 8 | NNE 9 | S 17 | NE 9 | S 22 | S 21 | S 19 | S 19 | SE 18 | S 16 | S 14 | ESE 10 |
| kJ | 14 | 10 | 2 | 9 | 2 | — | — | 3 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 34 | 29 | 29 | 12 | 45 | 36 | 1480 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | S 8 | ESE 10 | SE 7 | S 16 | — | — | — | S 19 | S 17 | NE 9 | — | S 24 | E 20 | — | — | — | S 17 | S 16 | — | S 15 |
| kJ | 6 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 5 | — | — | — | 7 | 23 | 3 | — | 11 | 8 | — | — | — | 6 | 5 | — | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 7 | S 8 | N 10 | — | — | — | — | — | S 13 | S 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 16 | S 16 |
| kJ | 10 | 5 | 5 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 4 | S 6 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 23 | 279 | 1134 | 1814 | 1395 | 1113 | 801 | 734 | 838 | 1137 | 1582 | 4852 | 4909 | 3919 | 2560 | 1931 | 1667 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 191 | 389 | 330 | 262 | 38 | 9 | 275 | 321 | 138 | 138 | 138 | 4 | 624 | 736 | 321 | 664 | 648 | 4 | 138 | 4 | 4 |
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