Fingal Point and Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's cookin' in the water over the next couple of weeks for our little patch.

So, looking at the whole run, it’s a pretty quiet outlook. There’s a pulse of energy mid-week, but for the most part, you’re looking at a lot of flat spells, especially after the first weekend. We’ve got a solid gap of a week or more with nothing on offer, so don't hold your breath for a solid run of waves.

The call is for Fingal Point and Beach, a point break that’s fairly consistent. The best session by far looks like Wednesday, July 22nd, in the morning. Easing off from an earlier pulse, we’ve got a clean 5ft swell from the east, a nice 10-second period pushing in. The wind is glassy from the south at just 3 mph, so it’ll be smooth as a tack. The combined wave energy is pushing a healthy 433, so there’s some muscle behind it. It’s a beginner-plus spot, so this is the kind of morning where a learner could have a crack if they’re feeling it. The water temp is about average for this time of year.

Thursday morning, July 23rd, also looks clean with glassy conditions and a 4ft easterly swell, but the energy is a little lower (208). It’s still fun, but not the stand-out quality of Wednesday.

After that, it gets messy. Friday is a write-off with strong south winds, and Saturday and Sunday drop off into the small and poor category. We then hit a very long dry spell. From Sunday afternoon, July 26th, all the way through to early August, the models are showing tiny, weak swell with poor wind conditions. You’re looking at a solid 8 or 9 days of “don’t bother” before a pulse tries to show late in the window.

There’s a small blip on Thursday, August 6th, in the morning. A 6ft swell from the southeast with 8 seconds of period pushes the combined energy up to 461. It’s a bigger, more powerful swell, but the period is short, making it a bit lumpy. The wind is light, so conditions won’t be totally blown out, but it’s an early call and the lack of other solid sessions leading into it makes it a bit of a long shot. It’s more of a promise than a certainty.

So, if you want the one clear standout, get out Wednesday morning, July 22nd at Fingal Point. It’s head-high, clean, and glassy. After that, you’re mostly twiddling your thumbs.

Rusty.

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