Fingal Point and Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.20° S 153.57° E

Fingal Point and Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 24 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fingal Point and Beach sea temperature is
20.8° C
0.1° 

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 24 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SE swell with 353 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s 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 (Jul 25) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fingal Point and Beach in the next 16 days are 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) 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 2.2m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sat 25th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 9s
Best Surf 7AM (Sat 25th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 9s
Most Powerful10AM (Sat 25th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

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.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ENE
8
0.6
E
8
0.7
E
9
0.9
SE
16
0.6
E
8
0.4
E
8
0.4
ENE
7
0.4
E
7
0.3
E
7
0.3
ESE
12
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12
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ESE
12
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ESE
12
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ESE
11
0.3
NE
6
0.3
NE
6
1.2
SSE
5
0.4
NE
6
0.2
E
13
0.3
NE
7
0.2
ESE
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
107
45
83
353
43
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21
17
9
30
29
27
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25
5
5
84
12
13
7
17
Wind (km/h)
20
S
25
SSE
20
SSW
10
S
10
ENE
10
WSW
10
SSE
10
SE
10
SSW
15
S
20
SSE
10
SSW
10
S
5
SE
10
WNW
5
S
15
SSE
15
SSW
25
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20
SSW
Wind State
cross
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cross-off
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High Tide
4:45PM1.32m
4:40AM0.87m
5:36PM1.39m
5:41AM0.90m
6:20PM1.47m
6:28AM0.95m
6:59PM1.56m
7:09AM1.00m
7:35PM1.63m
7:45AM1.05m
8:08PM1.68m
8:20AM1.09m
8:40PM1.71m
Low Tide
11:35PM0.53m
10:32AM0.34m
00:24AM0.44m
11:25AM0.30m
1:04AM0.35m
12:11PM0.24m
1:39AM0.28m
12:51PM0.18m
2:12AM0.21m
1:29PM0.13m
2:44AM0.16m
2:04PM0.11m
3:16AM0.13m
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5:10
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Temp °C
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Feels °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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