Fingal Point and Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.20° S 153.57° E

Fingal Point and Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 18 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fingal Point and Beach sea temperature is
20.2° C
0.5° 

Fingal Point and Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Fingal Point and Beach surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 11s period, SE swell with 515 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period with ESE 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. 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 1.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Thu 20th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Best Surf 7PM (Thu 20th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Most Powerful10AM (Wed 19th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fingal Point and Beach over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for Fingal Point and Beach over the next couple of weeks.

To be straight with you, mate, it's looking pretty grim. We've got a solid run of mostly poor surf conditions stretching right through. The first real sniff of anything worthwhile doesn't show up until the morning of Saturday the 22nd, and even then it's nothing to write home about. For most of this period, we're dealing with a combined swell energy that's pretty weak, often below 100, and the wind is just all wrong – mainly cross or cross-onshore, creating chop and messy conditions.

Let's break down what little we've got. The first possible window is Saturday morning, 22 August. The swell is tiny, only about 3ft from the ENE, with a short period of 7 seconds. The combined energy is barely 69, which is weak. However, the wind is a light cross-offshore from the NNW, so the surf is actually clean. It's surfable, but you'll be scratching for waves. It's really only worth a look if you're desperate.

Sunday morning, 23 August, is the one standout in this whole outlook. We've got glassy conditions with an ESE breeze, and the same tiny 3ft ENE swell. The combined energy is just 107, so still weak. It's not big, but for a beginner or someone wanting a longboard session, the clean, glassy surface makes it the best option on offer. Fingal Point is a beginner-friendly spot, and this is about as good as it's going to get.

The following week is a write-off. From Monday the 24th right through to the end of the month, we see strongest cross-offshore winds or onshore slop, with wave heights dropping below 3ft and combined energy levels tanking into the 20s and 30s. Nothing worth paddling out for.

There is a slight pulse of longer period swell on the 31st of August, with a 3ft, 14-second SE groundswell giving a combined energy of 422 (moderate energy), but it's accompanied by a moderate cross-onshore wind, making it choppy and poor. A real shame. The first day of September offers a 2ft SE swell with a 12-second period, but again the wind is messy.

In short, if you're determined to get wet, the glassy window on the morning of 23 August is your best and only real bet. It won't be memorable, but it's clean. Otherwise, this is a long, flat, and blustery run. The water temperature is sitting around 68°, which is about average for the time of year at this spot. Keep an eye on the charts, because it can't stay this poor forever.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

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ESE
8
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11
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
527
281
515
478
303
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79
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Wind (km/h)
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10
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NNE
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High Tide
11:35PM1.13m
12:42PM1.25m
00:20AM0.98m
1:48PM1.21m
1:28AM0.87m
3:05PM1.21m
3:04AM0.82m
4:15PM1.27m
4:27AM0.85m
5:10PM1.36m
5:24AM0.92m
5:53PM1.46m
Low Tide
5:48PM0.46m
5:52AM0.26m
6:52PM0.57m
6:37AM0.35m
8:21PM0.62m
7:38AM0.41m
10:04PM0.59m
8:57AM0.43m
11:13PM0.51m
10:09AM0.40m
11:59PM0.41m
11:05AM0.33m
00:35AM0.32m
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Temp °C
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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.

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