
Surf Forecasts:
Fingal Point and Beach surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 7s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, SE swell with 566 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 7s 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 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. 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 1.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 12s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
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.
First up, the water temp is sitting at about 69°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year. No surprises there.
Truth be told, the next week is a real struggle. From Monday afternoon the 27th of July right through to Saturday the 1st of August, the swell is tiny – we're looking at ankle to knee-high stuff at best, with combined wave energy reading between 17 and 97 (weak energy). The winds are mostly cross or cross-on, so the surface is going to be choppy and messy. There's nothing worth paddling out for, honestly.
We get a bit of a spike in energy on Sunday the 2nd of August – the combined energy jumps to 271 and 332, with a 4.6 to 4.9-foot, 14 to 15-second period groundswell coming from the southeast. But here's the kicker: the wind stays cross to cross-onshore, making a mess of it. The wave comment says it all: poor surf conditions. Hard pass.
Monday the 3rd of August actually shows some hope early. A glassy morning with the wind going light, and a 3.3-foot east swell with a 7-second period. Combined energy is 106 (moderate). The call is "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions", which is the best we've seen so far. It's not going to be epic, but if you're desperate for a paddle, the morning window might give you a few crumbly ones.
After that, we slip back into poor conditions with building swell but messy wind all the way through to Saturday the 8th of August. The swell gets solid – up to 7.5 feet on the Saturday with energy readings over 900 (strong) – but it's all cross and cross-on wind. That kind of size with that wind, this exposed point and beach setup is going to be a washed-out, blowy mess. Not for surfing.
Now, the standout. Circle the morning of Sunday the 9th of August. The forecast shows a 6.9-foot southeast swell, period around 10 seconds – a nice groundswell with proper energy (combined energy 897, strong). And the wind? Glassy. Dead flat, offshore. That means clean, lined-up waves. This is easily the best on offer. That kind of size is getting up there, so it's more for experienced surfers. The break is a point, so that long-period swell should wrap in nicely and offer some proper rides. Crowds can sometimes be an issue here, so expect a few others with the same idea.
After that, the following Monday and Tuesday see the swell drop back down below 5 feet, with clean but less powerful conditions.
So, bottom line: it's a long, frustrating wait through a lot of small, choppy days. But if you can hold out, the morning of Sunday the 9th of August is the one to circle. Don't sleep on it.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | SSE 5 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | SSE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | SE 10 | SE 15 | SE 14 | E 7 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
29 | 25 | 26 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 22 | 35 | 45 | 92 | 97 | 79 | 131 | 49 | 49 | 566 | 109 | 184 | 135 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 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 | 10:09AM1.20m | 10:17PM1.59m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 4:18AM0.10m | 3:55PM0.20m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | |
mm | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | E 6 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | E 7 |
180 | 138 | 108 | 84 | 50 | 17 | 19 | 22 | 35 | 44 | 92 | 97 | 79 | 104 | 128 | 49 | 248 | 197 | 160 | 135 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | E 6 | SE 7 | S 7 | S 7 | ESE 6 | E 13 | SE 11 | S 10 | NE 8 | E 7 | E 6 | SSE 16 | ENE 6 | E 7 | SE 14 | SSE 10 |
29 | 25 | 26 | 13 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 46 | 67 | 11 | 33 | 49 | 24 | 68 | 106 | 184 | 255 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ESE 11 | S 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | S 15 | S 10 | SE 14 | SE 13 | NE 8 | E 13 | E 18 | SE 15 | SE 15 | E 16 | SE 14 |
4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 92 | 7 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 57 | 109 | 5 | 103 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 | SSE 5 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 12 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 6 | E 6 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 45 | 104 | 29 | 505 | 131 | 85 | 289 | 566 | 56 | 143 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 16 | 180 | 131 | 174 | 38 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Best forecast wave conditions in North Coast - New South Wales | ||||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia | ||||||||||||||||||||
Header Global | ||||||||||||||||||||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)
Wind Speed (km/h)
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.










