Fingal Point and Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, I'm Rusty, and here's the rundown on what's on the cards for the local stretch.

Look, I'm not gonna sugarcoat it – the next couple of weeks are a bit of a mixed bag for Fingal Point and Beach. We've got a fair bit of energy pulsing through, but conditions are going to keep us on our toes. The standout session is a long way off, so we'll have to be patient.

The water temp is sitting at 69°, which is about 0.9° cooler than average for this time of year, so pretty normal.

We kick off on Thursday, 20th August, with a cross-on breeze from the SE at 6 mph and a 6 ft swell from the ESE. It's a bit bumpy and the tide is questionable, so it's not a great call. The swell energy is moderate (369) but the period is short at 8 seconds. Friday through to the end of the month is mostly a write-off with small, weak swells and poor winds. There's a glimmer on Saturday morning, 22nd August, with a clean cross-off breeze from the NNW and 3 ft waves from the ENE, but they're barely surfable. The energy is weak (101). Monday, 24th August, morning has glassy conditions with a tiny 2 ft swell from the east, but it's pretty ordinary. The energy is only 75.

From 25th August through to the 30th, it's a real grind. The swell is small, the wind is often cross or onshore, and the energy is mostly weak. There are a few clean moments on the 25th and 26th mornings with cross-off breezes, but the waves are still under 4 ft. It's a tough stretch.

Now, the real standout is the morning of Tuesday, 1st September, but it's a full week away, so keep that in mind. The forecast shows a clean cross-off swell from the northwest at 12 mph, with a 5 ft set from the east. The swell energy is very strong (543) and the period is 8 seconds. The wind will be clean, making it a good option for more experienced surfers, as the size is a bit much for beginners. After that, the morning of Wednesday, 2nd September, looks promising too with a clean cross-off breeze from the WSW at 6 mph and a 4 ft swell from the east, with a moderate energy (265) and a 9-second period. That's a nice combo.

The last few days of the forecast, into early September, are a real fade. The swell drops to under 3 ft and the winds become onshore or glassy. The energy is weak, and the period is short, so it's mostly a flat, quiet period.

So, all in all, the best bet is the morning of 1st September if you're a confident surfer, or the morning of 2nd September for a slightly more manageable size. The rest of the time, it's a waiting game.

Rusty.

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