Fingal Point and Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for Fingal Point and Beach.

Honestly, it’s a tough stretch. The next couple of weeks are looking pretty bleak for a proper paddle session. The only recommended spot on the whole list is Fingal Point and Beach, a point break that’s fairly consistent and works best on a northeast swell, but the conditions are just not cooperating.

The water temperature is sitting at 68°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so no worries there.

The first real chance of anything rideable shows up on Sunday, the 17th of August. We’ve got a solid 7ft swell from the southeast pushing in, but it’s short-period at 8 seconds, and the wind is howling cross-onshore at 12-15 mph, making it choppy and messy. The wave energy is moderate (565), but the quality is poor. This is more of a kite-surfing setup than a clean surf day.

We get a bit of a drop-off in size but a step up in period on Wednesday the 19th of August. The swell hangs around 5ft to 5ft, now from the southeast with a longer 11-second period, which suggests better shape. The wind is lighter, around 9 mph, but it’s still cross-onshore, leaving a bit of chop on the surface. The energy is moderate (545-562), and it’s described as marginal. If you’re desperate, you might find a few, but it’s not a standout.

Thursday the 20th of August sees the swell drop to 3ft with a period of 9 seconds, and the wind finally goes light and offshore from the east. The energy is weak (203), but it’s the cleanest the waves will be. For a longboard or a funboard, you could get some knee-high runners on the point. It’s the best of a bad bunch, but it’s still a very small day.

After that, Saturday the 22nd of August morning offers a tiny 2ft swell from the east, with a clean cross-offshore breeze from the northwest. The wave energy is low (105), but the conditions are clean. Again, it’s small, but it’s the only time the wind lines up nicely.

The rest of the outlook is a write-off. From the 23rd of August right through to the 29th, we’re stuck with weak, messy swells under 3ft and strong onshore or cross winds. The energy drops to single digits and low double digits, meaning the ocean is nearly flat. It’s a long gap of poor surf, and there’s no standout day to get excited about. For a point break that relies on a good swell direction, the northeast swell is missing, and the southeast pulses are blowing out.

It’s a quiet period, so keep the board waxed and wait for the next system.

Rusty.

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