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 02 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fingal Point and Beach sea temperature is
20.5° C
0.3° 

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 2 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, SE swell with 488 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period with SE 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s 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 1.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 9s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sun 2nd Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Best Surf 7AM (Mon 3rd Aug)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Most Powerful 7AM (Mon 3rd Aug)5ft (1.6m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Righto, let’s have a proper look at what we’ve got for Fingal Point and Beach. This place is a point break, a bit exposed and it can handle a NE swell best. The water temp is sitting at 69°, which is pretty much what you’d expect for this time of year—nothing weird going on there. Looking at the whole 16-day window, I gotta tell ya, it’s a real struggle for decent waves. There’s a long, dry spell after the first couple of days.

The surf kicks off on this Sunday morning, the 2nd of August, with a 5ft swell from the SE, but it’s got a cross wind on it and the water’s gonna be a bit lumpy. The combined energy is 544 (moderate) but the quality is poor. It’s a marginal call at best. Sunday afternoon sees it drop right off to 2ft with an onshore wind, so that’s a write-off.

Now, Monday the 3rd of August is your only real standout here. The morning session is where it’s at—clean, glassy conditions with a 5ft SE swell wrapping in, period 10 seconds (a solid groundswell). That combo, with the glassy wind, is gonna give you your cleanest waves of the whole forecast. The energy is 437 (moderate), and it’ll be surfable for sure. The afternoon brings a cross-onshore wind though, so get out early.

After that, it’s a barren stretch for days. From Tuesday the 4th right through to Sunday the 16th of August, the swell is tiny and the winds are mostly junk. There’s a quick flash of glassy conditions on the morning of Friday the 7th, but only with a 2ft E swell (period 8 seconds, short period junk). Not worth paddling out for. And again, Sunday the 16th has a glassy morning, but still only 3ft and 10-second period—surfable but very ordinary. The wind is offshore from the NW only on the 15th and 16th, with moderate offshore breezes, but the wave heights just aren’t there.

So, mate, the honest truth is this: if you’re after something halfway decent, your best bet is Monday morning the 3rd of August. Get on it. The rest of the window is a quiet one, with long gaps of no real surf. It’s a tough run for the area, but that one glassy morning should offer a little bit of fun.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SE
9
0.7
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15
0.8
SE
13
1.4
SE
10
1.4
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10
1.2
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10
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
415
209
253
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36
24
128
190
130
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49
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32
48
54
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57
34
Wind (km/h)
10
SSE
10
SE
5
SW
5
SSE
10
ENE
10
WNW
10
NNW
15
NNE
15
NW
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SE
10
ESE
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15
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ENE
5
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E
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Wind State
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High Tide
10:09AM1.20m
10:17PM1.59m
10:51AM1.22m
10:54PM1.48m
11:38AM1.25m
11:37PM1.33m
12:34PM1.27m
00:30AM1.18m
1:42PM1.31m
1:40AM1.03m
2:58PM1.39m
3:07AM0.95m
4:13PM1.51m
Low Tide
3:55PM0.20m
4:51AM0.11m
4:38PM0.28m
5:26AM0.14m
5:31PM0.36m
6:06AM0.18m
6:37PM0.44m
6:55AM0.23m
8:05PM0.49m
7:56AM0.27m
9:46PM0.45m
9:09AM0.26m
11:10PM0.35m
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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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