
Surf Forecasts:
4 Bobs surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 15s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 16s period, SSW swell with 1,697 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 15s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for 4 Bobs this week:
The surf forecast for 4 Bobs over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at 4 Bobs in the next 16 days are 1.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (WIB) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for 4 Bobs over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 27°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 27°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 21 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1305 | 1453 | 1455 | 661 | 669 | 382 | 365 | 209 | 180 | 385 | 497 | 830 | 1393 | 1162 | 1697 | 837 | 1095 | 924 | 818 | 784 | 927 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 1:48PM0.65m | 2:54AM1.09m | 3:18PM0.63m | 3:59AM1.17m | 4:33PM0.65m | 4:58AM1.25m | 5:34PM0.70m | 5:53AM1.32m | 6:27PM0.77m | 6:43AM1.36m | 7:17PM0.84m | 7:30AM1.35m | 8:04PM0.91m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:31PM0.19m | 9:33AM0.27m | 8:39PM0.17m | 10:46AM0.18m | 9:47PM0.14m | 11:45AM0.10m | 10:51PM0.10m | 12:35PM0.04m | 11:49PM0.06m | 1:19PM0.00m | 00:43AM0.05m | 1:59PM-0.01m | 1:34AM0.06m | ||||||||
6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
— | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
1305 | 1453 | 1455 | 661 | 669 | 382 | 365 | 209 | 180 | 385 | 408 | 325 | 1393 | 1162 | 1697 | 837 | 1095 | 924 | 818 | 784 | 927 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | SW 18 | S 14 | SSE 7 | S 7 | SSE 8 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 21 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | WNW 10 | S 12 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 |
35 | 24 | 80 | 103 | 36 | 23 | 36 | 108 | 104 | 374 | 497 | 830 | 274 | 298 | 34 | 289 | 33 | 31 | 28 | 19 | 53 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | S 13 | WNW 12 | SSE 8 | SW 14 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | SSW 13 | S 11 | S 11 | S 20 | WNW 10 | — | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 |
— | — | 24 | 23 | 23 | 87 | 46 | 32 | 103 | 42 | 42 | 141 | 116 | 181 | 121 | 33 | — | 19 | 15 | 26 | 24 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
110 | 81 | 70 | 49 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 103 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
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Information about the 4 Bobs Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for 4 Bobs provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at 4 Bobs can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our 4 Bobs 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 (4 Bobs) 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 4 Bobs 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.
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