Fingal Point and Beach surf break

Fingal Point and Beach surfForecast / NSW – North Coast / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Tuesday 24 Feb 2026 AEDT
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Fingal Point and Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Fingal Point and Beach sea temperature is
26.8° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fingal Point and Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Fingal Point and Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Feb 25) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fingal Point and Beach in the next 12 days are 2.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 26) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Feb 28) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 25th Feb)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 25th Feb)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 26th Feb)7.5ft (2.3m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fingal Point and Beach over the next 12 days.


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 42mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Monday
02
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Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.6
E
2.1
E
2.4
ESE
2.4
ESE
1.9
ESE
2.2
E
2.3
ESE
1.6
E
1.4
E
1.7
E
1.9
ESE
2
ESE
1.7
SE
2.3
ESE
2.3
ESE
2
ESE
Period(s) (?)888899988788888887889
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)186264306291322399715781645369577620290216327473472309575688586
Wind
(km/h)
15
E
10
E
10
E
15
E
10
SSE
20
SSE
25
SE
25
SSE
25
SE
25
SE
20
SE
25
SE
25
SE
20
SE
20
SE
20
SE
15
SE
25
SE
25
SE
15
SE
25
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:03AM
1.38
3:18PM
0.89
4:28AM
1.44
4:55PM
0.88
5:43AM
1.54
6:10PM
0.95
6:42AM
1.65
7:05PM
1.05
7:31AM
1.73
7:51PM
1.16
8:13AM
1.77
8:31PM
1.26
8:51AM
1.76
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:56PM
0.29
9:59AM
0.47
9:14PM
0.33
11:36AM
0.40
10:41PM
0.31
12:43PM
0.30
11:53PM
0.23
1:31PM
0.19
12:51AM
0.13
2:11PM
0.11
1:40AM
0.06
2:46PM
0.06
2:24AM
0.02
Tue
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Sunrise--6:33--6:35--6:35--6:35--6:37--6:37--6:37
Sunset7:22--7:22--7:21--7:20--7:19--7:17--7:16--
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Rain (mm)
-----11137184-34141--1
Temp. °C262524252424252423232323252424252323242324
Feels °C (?)252626252523232221222222222223222220202021
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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 12 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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