Fingal Point and Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.20° S 153.57° E

Fingal Point and Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 08 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fingal Point and Beach sea temperature is
21.3° C
0.1° 

Fingal Point and Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Fingal Point and Beach surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, SE swell with 1,935 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 15s period with SE 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 (Jul 10) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 15s 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 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 11s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 09) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Fri 10th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 15s
Best Surf 7PM (Fri 10th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 10s
Most Powerful10PM (Wed 8th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fingal Point and Beach over the next 16 days.


Righto, let’s get into it. The surf outlook for Fingal Point and Beach (Australia) is a bit of a slow burn over the next couple of weeks. There’s a window of decent, clean waves early on, but then things get real quiet for a solid stretch before a tiny whisper of a swell returns toward the end. The water’s around 70°F, which is pretty average for this time of year.

Thursday the 9th is where the action starts. We’ve got a 8 ft SE swell rolling in with an 11-second period – that’s proper groundswell energy, meaning it’ll pack a punch with long lines and nice shape, especially at a point break like this. The combined energy is a solid 1227 (moderate wave energy), so there’s plenty of push. The wind is a clean S 12 mph, cross-offshore, which will keep the faces smooth. This is the standout session, but be aware, that size (over 5 ft) is getting a bit meaty for beginners. The crowds are listed as “sometimes,” so you might have to share, but it’ll be worth it. The swell direction (SE) matches the spot’s optimum (NE) reasonably well, so it’ll wrap in nicely.

Friday the 10th still has some run: 6 ft SE swell, period dropping to 10 seconds, combined energy at 925. Winds stay S 12 mph, cross-off in the morning, keeping it clean. It’s not as powerful as Thursday, but still a good wave.

Saturday the 11th sees a big drop-off. A glassy WNW 3 mph wind early on is a tease, but the swell is tiny at 3 ft from the ESE, with a long 13-second period. Combined energy is only 192 (weak). It’s surfable but very ordinary.

Sunday the 12th morning has a clean 4 ft SE swell with a 10-second period, and a nice offshore W 9 mph wind. Combined energy is 253, still weak but rideable. After that, the surf just fades out. From Monday the 13th onward, it’s a long, flat stretch. You’re looking at days of next to nothing – swell heights barely cracking 2 ft, combined energy dropping to double digits and single digits. The winds stay cross or onshore, chopping it up. There’s a gap of about eight days with no real surf to speak of.

Then, around Wednesday the 22nd of July, a glimmer. Morning sees glassy conditions with 1 ft from the ESE, a very long 13-second period, but combined energy is only 91 (weak). It’s surfable but nothing to get excited about.

Thursday the 23rd morning has a 3 ft SE swell at 10 seconds, combined energy 204, with light S 3 mph cross winds. Might be a fun little dawny if you’re desperate.

So, the real highlight is Thursday the 9th – that’s your best bet. Don’t sleep on it, because after that, it’s a waiting game. The setup isn’t really kicking enough for kiting either. Keep an eye on the forecasts, though – it tends not to stay this flat for too long.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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Saturday
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11
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10
2.1
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1.9
SE
10
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Energy kJ
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29
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Wind (km/h)
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SSE
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S
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S
15
SSW
20
SSW
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S
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SW
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WNW
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NNE
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High Tide
2:04AM1.19m
3:20PM1.35m
3:17AM1.09m
4:25PM1.49m
4:32AM1.03m
5:26PM1.65m
5:42AM1.02m
6:24PM1.79m
6:43AM1.04m
7:17PM1.91m
7:36AM1.07m
8:07PM1.97m
8:26AM1.11m
Low Tide
8:12PM0.49m
8:35AM0.20m
9:42PM0.45m
9:33AM0.19m
11:05PM0.36m
10:33AM0.16m
00:15AM0.24m
11:32AM0.10m
1:14AM0.13m
12:27PM0.03m
2:06AM0.06m
1:20PM-0.03m
2:53AM0.02m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Fingal Point and Beach Surf forecast

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.

Fingal Point and Beach is 4 km (2 miles) from Banora Point. If you plan a holiday in North Coast - New South Wales, look for hotels and other accommodation in Banora Point. Banora Point has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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