
Surf Forecasts:
Fingal Point and Beach surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, N swell with 167 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period with N 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 (Sep 04) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s is also forecast. 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 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fingal Point and Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you—this 16-day window for the Tweed Coast is a tough one. We’ve got a long stretch of small, messy, and generally unappealing surf ahead. The first proper recommendation doesn’t kick in until Wednesday the 2nd of September, and even then, it’s a bit of a struggle to find a silver lining. The combined swell energy is weak, reading only 85 (moderate wave energy), and the water is sitting at 69°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year.
For the first week, it’s a real mixed bag of tiny, short-period windswell and unfavourable winds. Thursday morning the 3rd shows a glimmer with a clean cross-offshore breeze, but the swell is a mere 2 ft from the east, with a period of 9 seconds. The energy is still low (92). It’s a glassy session, but you’ll be fighting for scraps. The afternoon sees a jump in height to 4 ft, but it’s a nasty 5-second period windswell from the north, with a cross-shore breeze—all chop and no shape. That one’s a write-off.
The weekend doesn’t offer much hope either. Saturday morning the 5th has a 1 ft cross-shore wave, but it’s weak as dishwater. The afternoon brings a bit more size at 4 ft, but again, it’s a short-period north windswell (5 seconds) with a cross-shore breeze; the energy is moderate (102), but it’s just not going to be a clean wave. The entire first week is plagued by poor surf conditions, with cross-onshore or cross-shore winds and tiny, weak swells. We’re looking at a gap of about four days with no real quality on offer.
Heading into the second week, the pattern doesn’t shift much. The swells remain small, mostly below 3 ft, with periods lingering in the 6 to 8-second range. The wind states are a constant battle—cross-onshore, onshore, or lumpy cross-shore. Thursday the 10th sees a fresh breeze from the south at 22 mph, but it’s cross-shore and the swell is a pathetic 1 ft. There’s no standout day here, no hidden gem. The only break in the file is Fingal Point and Beach, a point break that’s fairly consistent. For a beginner, the small size might be safe, but the quality just isn’t there for anyone looking for a proper wave. Given the persistent small, short-period swell and the constant wind, this setup is honestly more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer.
The long-range forecast into the second week doesn’t offer any relief. The energy remains low, the periods short, and the winds unfavorable. It’s a bleak run, but look, the forecast is for the next 16 days—things can change. For now, don’t hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the SSE by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | E 9 | N 5 | N 6 | NNE 6 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | N 5 | N 6 | N 6 | NNE 6 | SE 5 | ESE 5 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 |
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45 | 45 | 87 | 104 | 34 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 59 | 120 | 71 | 52 | 76 | 19 | 37 | 23 | 24 | 30 | 26 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | on | off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 11:16PM1.17m | 12:09PM1.39m | 00:16AM1.02m | 1:23PM1.39m | 1:40AM0.90m | 2:47PM1.43m | 3:16AM0.88m | 4:04PM1.53m | 4:35AM0.95m | 5:07PM1.64m | 5:33AM1.05m | 5:58PM1.73m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:26AM0.21m | 6:39PM0.42m | 6:21AM0.29m | 8:16PM0.46m | 7:35AM0.33m | 9:54PM0.40m | 9:01AM0.32m | 11:06PM0.29m | 10:18AM0.24m | 11:58PM0.19m | 11:19AM0.14m | 00:40AM0.10m | |||||||
— | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 27 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 27 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 17 | 23 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | N 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | S 6 | NNE 5 | S 9 | E 10 | N 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 5 | S 8 | S 10 | S 9 | NE 8 | ENE 10 | SSE 9 |
45 | 45 | 28 | 64 | 34 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 42 | 18 | 71 | 52 | 17 | 72 | 122 | 83 | 24 | 30 | 304 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SSE 5 | NNE 5 | S 10 | E 10 | S 8 | SSE 9 | E 10 | S 9 | SSE 11 | NE 9 | NNE 4 | E 10 | NE 8 | ENE 9 |
33 | 34 | 33 | 28 | 28 | 13 | 14 | 73 | 35 | 11 | 17 | 17 | 25 | 99 | 37 | 7 | 16 | 10 | 26 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 14 | SSE 10 | E 10 | SSE 9 | E 10 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | NE 8 | — | NE 9 | NE 7 |
5 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 33 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 8 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 7 | 23 | — | 3 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | N 6 | S 3 | — | — | — | N 5 | N 6 | N 6 | — | SE 5 | — | ENE 5 | — | S 7 | SSE 8 | — |
41 | 40 | 87 | 104 | 1 | — | — | — | 59 | 120 | 99 | — | 76 | — | 19 | — | 512 | 385 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 261 | 36 | 36 | 136 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 261 | 36 | 15 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 207 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
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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.










