
Surf Forecasts:
Fingal Point and Beach surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s period, SE swell with 453 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s 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 16 days are 1.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 10s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fingal Point and Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s break it down in feet and miles for you.
Pretty slim pickings to start. Through the end of July and into early August, it’s mostly flat or blown out with tiny little lumps.
Around Monday the 3rd of August, we start to see some life. That morning at Fingal Point and Beach, we’ve got 6ft of southeast swell with a 12 second period and a solid push of energy behind it (775). Water’s sitting at 69°, which is just normal for the time of year. Winds are light and side-shore, so it’s a bit messy but the size is there. That afternoon keeps similar size at 5ft from the southeast, period around 11 seconds, and energy at 565, but an onshore breeze takes the shine off.
The real head-turner is Tuesday the 4th of August. Morning brings light north-northwest wind, cross-offshore, and clean conditions. Swell is 3ft from the east-southeast, period 11 seconds, with good energy at 243. That afternoon stays clean on a west-northwest breeze, bumping up slightly to 4ft and 275 energy. That’s your call: the most user-friendly, clean surf in the whole forecast.
After Tuesday, it drops off again. Strong south winds and smaller swell take over through the rest of the week. By the 10th of August, a big 8ft to 10ft pulse from the east-southeast rolls in, but it’s coming with onshore winds and rain. That one’s more for the kite crew than surfers.
Bottom line: aim for Tuesday the 4th of August. Everything else is either tiny or blown out.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 7 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 5 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 7 | E 6 | E 6 | SE 11 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 |
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10 | 9 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 62 | 39 | 37 | 32 | 23 | 25 | 12 | 17 | 155 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 13 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | glassy | cross | on | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 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 | 8:55AM1.13m | 9:11PM1.70m | 9:31AM1.17m | 9:43PM1.66m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 2:40PM0.12m | 3:47AM0.10m | 3:16PM0.15m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 15 |
Feels °C | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | E 6 | ENE 6 | S 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 7 | E 6 | E 6 | SE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | ENE 7 | SSE 10 |
223 | 227 | 184 | 189 | 149 | 108 | 79 | 62 | 39 | 10 | 32 | 23 | 25 | 12 | 17 | 155 | 223 | 663 | 9 | 461 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 7 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 7 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | E 6 | NE 8 | SSE 14 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | SE 15 | ENE 8 |
10 | 9 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 4 | 23 | 46 | 29 | 5 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 79 | 18 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 13 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ESE 11 | ENE 6 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | E 10 | S 7 | E 13 | E 13 | SE 14 | NE 8 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | — | E 18 | SSE 15 |
2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 25 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 9 | 38 | 39 | — | 6 | 22 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | ENE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 6 | — | SSE 6 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 9 | SSE 7 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | — |
— | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 37 | — | 150 | 308 | 518 | 426 | 484 | 254 | 954 | 603 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 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.










