Fingal Point and Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.20° S 153.57° E

Fingal Point and Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 30 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fingal Point and Beach sea temperature is
20.8° C
0.0° 

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 30 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 11s period, SE swell with 496 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 31 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s period with ENE 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 Friday (Jul 31) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. 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 1.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) 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 1.9m 7s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Fri 31st Jul)2ft (0.6m) 7s
Best Surf 7AM (Mon 3rd Aug)5ft (1.5m) 10s
Most Powerful10AM (Mon 3rd Aug)5ft (1.5m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line.

First up, the water temp at Fingal Point and Beach is sitting at 69°, which is bang on average for this time of year – nothing out of the ordinary there.

Now, I’ll be straight with you: the first week and a half is a real struggle. We’ve got a long, flat gap from Thursday the 30th of July right through to Sunday the 2nd of August. The swell is tiny, mostly under 2ft, and the wind is cross or cross-on, making for some real sloppy, choppy conditions. The combined energy is weak, barely hitting 46 (46) to 48 (48) – not enough to get excited about. Friday afternoon on the 31st sees a bump to 5ft, but it’s a short period 6 second SSE windswell, and with a 15 mph cross breeze, it’s just a messy, blown-out mess. Honestly, that’s more kite-surfing territory than paddle surfing.

We get a little tease on Sunday the 2nd of August – a 2ft swell from the SE with a long 15 second period (248 combined energy), but it’s cross-shore and the call is marginal. Not enough to get the heart pumping.

Then from Monday the 3rd of August morning, we finally see a bit of life. The swell picks up to 5ft from the SE, period 10 seconds, and combined energy hits 523 (523) – that’s moderate energy. But the wind is cross-shore and we’ve got rain showers. It’s surfable, but only just, and it’s a beginner-plus level, so intermediate to advanced might be a bit bored.

The real standout, the one worth circling on the calendar, is Tuesday the 11th of August. Fingal Point and Beach is waking up. Morning brings a 3ft SE groundswell at 10 seconds, combined energy of 257 (257), and here’s the kicker: light offshore wind from the W at 6 mph. That’s clean. The guidance says “expect good surf conditions,” and I’m feeling it. The swell direction is NE optimum, and this SE swell is a little off-angle, but with offshore winds, the point will tidy up nicely. Crowds are “sometimes” a thing here, so you might have a few mates out, but nothing crazy.

The following days, Wednesday the 12th and Thursday the 13th of August, keep the run going. Wednesday morning sees 2ft from the E but with a very long 13 second period (209 combined energy) and a moderate offshore from the W at 12 mph – clean. Thursday morning bumps up to 4ft from the E at 12 seconds (363 combined energy), with light cross-offshore winds, again clean. The morning of Friday the 14th of August is glassy with a 3ft ESE swell at 11 seconds (202 combined energy). All these are good, small but clean windows.

So, if you’re after the best of the bunch, set your alarm for Tuesday the 11th of August morning. That’s the one. The swell is a solid 3ft, the wind is offshore, and the point will be holding nice, clean lines. It’s not a big day, but it’s a quality day. The 12th and 13th mornings are also worth a look, but the 11th is the pick.

The second week is a bit of a mixed bag – the afternoons get chopped up by onshore winds, so stick to the dawn patrol. The long-range stuff on the 14th looks promising, but we’ll see how it firms up.

Stay stoked.
Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
2
Monday
3
Tuesday
4
Wednesday
5
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Rating
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0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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2
2
2
2
1
0
1
1
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NE
7
0.5
E
6
0.6
ENE
7
1.7
SSE
6
0.3
NE
8
0.3
NE
7
0.2
ENE
6
1.9
SE
7
0.6
SE
16
0.8
SE
15
0.8
SE
13
1.5
SE
11
1.4
SE
10
1.1
SE
10
0.9
SE
9
0.7
ESE
8
0.6
ESE
8
0.8
E
8
0.7
ENE
8
0.6
E
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
25
19
38
201
10
8
4
332
196
301
253
496
412
235
115
64
48
72
68
57
Wind (km/h)
20
SSE
15
SSW
20
S
25
S
15
SSW
20
S
20
SSE
15
SSE
15
SSE
15
SSE
5
S
5
S
5
ENE
10
WNW
5
NW
15
NE
10
WNW
0
W
10
E
10
SW
Wind State
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross
glassy
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
off
glassy
on
cross-off
High Tide
8:40PM1.71m
8:55AM1.13m
9:11PM1.70m
9:31AM1.17m
9:43PM1.66m
10:09AM1.20m
10:17PM1.59m
10:51AM1.22m
10:54PM1.48m
11:38AM1.25m
11:37PM1.33m
12:34PM1.27m
00:30AM1.18m
Low Tide
3:16AM0.13m
2:40PM0.12m
3:47AM0.10m
3:16PM0.15m
4:18AM0.10m
3:55PM0.20m
4:51AM0.11m
4:38PM0.28m
5:26AM0.14m
5:31PM0.36m
6:06AM0.18m
6:37PM0.44m
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5:14
5:15
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3
2
Temp °C
17
15
18
17
16
17
17
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Feels °C
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17
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17
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14
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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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