4 Mile Beach and Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. We’ve got a 16-day window for 4 Mile Beach and Point, and honestly, we’re looking at a bit of a slow start with a few standouts sprinkled through. The water’s sitting at 58°F right now, a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you won’t need a full winter wetsuit if you’ve got a spring suit handy.

Friday morning, 31 July, is where it kicks off. This spot is a beach, reef, and point setup, exposed to the east, and we’ve got a clean 4ft swell rolling in from the SSE with an 8-second period. The wind’s light offshore from the west, glassy conditions, and the combined energy is a solid moderate 205 – it’s a nice little session to ease into the weekend. Crowds are a possibility here, so get in early.

Saturday morning, 1 August, is the first real standout. Swell bumps up a touch to 4ft from the SE, but the period jumps to 12 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy. Winds are light offshore from the WNW, keeping it clean, and the combined energy hits 302. This is going to give you some decent shape, especially on the point, with longer waits between sets. It’s still a friendly size for intermediates.

Sunday morning, 2 August, drops off a bit with 3ft from the SE and a 12-second period, but it’s clean with cross-offshore winds. The energy is moderate at 219, so it’s worth a paddle if you’re keen for a mellow session.

Now, we hit a rough patch from Monday, 3 August, through to Wednesday, 5 August. The swell gets small, the wind turns messy, and there’s even light rain. Tuesday afternoon, 4 August, sees a jump to 6ft from the south, but the period is a short 6 seconds and the wind is cross-shore – it’s a bit of a chop fest. Wednesday morning, 5 August, pushes 7ft from the south with 8-second period, but again, cross-wind and light rain. This is more kite-surfing territory than paddle surfing, if you ask me.

Thursday morning, 6 August, is a breath of fresh air. We’ve got 4ft from the SE, 8-second period, and the wind drops to glassy from the WSW. Combined energy is 200, and it’s clean. That’s a solid session for those who can wait it out.

Friday morning, 7 August, is glassy again with clean 3ft from the ESE, but it’s ordinary – small and a bit weak. Saturday, 8 August, stays small with a 4ft northerly swell, but the period is a short 5 seconds, so it’s not doing much.

Sunday, 9 August, sees a pulse: 6ft from the north with a 6-second period, clean in the morning with cross-offshore wind. The energy is moderate at 270. It’s a bit raw for beginners, but still workable for intermediates. The afternoon gets a bit messier with 7ft.

Monday, 10 August, and Tuesday, 11 August, are mostly a write-off – small, crossed-up, or windy. Wednesday, 12 August, is a nice surprise: morning brings 4ft from the south with an 8-second period, clean cross-offshore wind, and energy at 317 – that’s a good one. The afternoon goes glassy with 3ft from the east and a 12-second period, energy at 247 – smooth, long-period lines. Thursday, 13 August, keeps it clean with 3ft from the east, 12-second period, and gentle offshore wind in the afternoon.

Friday, 14 August, and Saturday, 15 August, fade out. Small, weak, and not worth the drive. The best on offer is Saturday morning, 1 August, and Wednesday morning, 12 August – both have clean conditions, decent groundswell, and solid energy.

Rusty.

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