Fingal Point and Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s suss out what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, I’ve gotta level with you – the next 16 days look pretty grim. We’re talkin’ long stretches of nothing worth paddling out for. The surf is tiny, all over the shop, and the winds are just not playing nice. For the first week and a half, from Friday the 24th of July right through to the 5th of August, there’s basically nothing I’d recommend. That’s a solid 13 days of poor-to-total-rubbish conditions. The swell is mostly under 3ft, period is all over the place, and the wind is cross or cross-onshore most of the time.

The only time we get a sniff of hope is on Thursday the 6th of August at Fingal Point and Beach (point break). The morning shows a 4ft swell from the east at 9 seconds, which is a decent enough long-period groundswell. The combined energy is moderate at 207. The wind is light and cross-shore, so it’ll be a bit lumpy but not blown out. It’s still only a marginal call, with a score of 1, so don’t expect a classic. It’s a beginner-plus spot, so it’s safe enough, but the conditions are just ordinary.

Then, on Friday the 7th of August, the morning looks a little better. Still only 3ft of east swell, 8-second period, pretty weak energy (109), but here’s the kicker: the wind goes glassy, with a light northerly. That’ll clean it right up, making it look surfable and very ordinary, but at least it’ll be smooth. The break is consistent enough, but with the combined energy still low, it’ll be small and weak.

The last glimmer is on Saturday the 8th of August. The morning shows 5ft from the southeast at 7 seconds. That’s a short-period, wind-affected swell, and the combined energy is moderate-to-strong at 281. Cross-shore wind and rain showers, though – it’s messy. It’s marginal, and for a beginner-plus spot, that 5ft might be a bit much for the groms, but it’s not a heavy wave.

So, if you’re desperate, mark the morning of Friday the 7th of August as your best bet for a clean, tiny session. The 6th of August morning is a close second for a bit more size but lumpier conditions. Beyond that, it’s a long wait.

The water temp is about 69°F, which is dead average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Keep your eyes on the horizon, but honestly, it might be a good time to wax the longboard and just go for a paddle.

Rusty.

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