
Surf Forecasts:
Fingal Point and Beach surf forecast from 22 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 26 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 26 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, E swell with 393 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 26 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period with E 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 Saturday (Sep 26) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fingal Point and Beach in the next 16 days are 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 26) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sat 26th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sat 26th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sat 26th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fingal Point and Beach over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 18°C on Tue afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 5 | N 5 | E 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
9 | 2 | 1 | 173 | 178 | 194 | 154 | 198 | 247 | 236 | 167 | 324 | 341 | 245 | 155 | 155 | 120 | 123 | 116 | 105 | 81 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:11PM1.43m | 5:37AM1.06m | 5:48PM1.52m | 6:13AM1.17m | 6:23PM1.58m | 6:47AM1.28m | 6:58PM1.61m | 7:22AM1.39m | 7:33PM1.60m | 7:57AM1.49m | 8:09PM1.54m | 8:34AM1.56m | 8:48PM1.44m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:34AM0.37m | 11:51PM0.27m | 11:20AM0.28m | 00:22AM0.18m | 12:01PM0.20m | 00:52AM0.10m | 12:41PM0.13m | 1:22AM0.04m | 1:22PM0.08m | 1:52AM0.01m | 2:04PM0.06m | 2:23AM0.01m | 2:48PM0.08m | 2:56AM0.04m | |||||||
5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | |
— | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 |
Feels °C | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 5 | N 5 | S 19 | SE 11 | S 8 | SSE 16 | E 12 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 10 |
9 | 2 | 7 | 30 | 80 | 24 | 3 | 18 | 31 | 236 | 167 | 239 | 341 | 245 | 155 | 155 | 120 | 123 | 116 | 105 | 169 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | — | SSE 19 | SE 19 | S 20 | — | E 12 | — | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | ENE 10 | E 15 | ENE 9 | S 6 | S 6 | S 8 | ENE 8 |
1 | 1 | — | 37 | 91 | 7 | — | 3 | — | 30 | 29 | 28 | 15 | 7 | 36 | 4 | 34 | 26 | 21 | 49 | 81 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | N 10 | E 8 | N 9 | N 9 | — | S 19 | — | — | — | NE 8 | S 15 | — | — | S 8 | E 15 | S 9 | E 14 | S 9 | E 13 | SSE 16 |
2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | 7 | — | — | — | 11 | 5 | — | — | 5 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 24 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 9 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | — | — | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
217 | 233 | 393 | 173 | 178 | 194 | 154 | 198 | 247 | — | — | 324 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 138 | 38 | 4 | 632 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 50 | 208 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 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.










