4 Mile Beach and Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, and I’ve got the scoop on what’s coming our way for the next couple of weeks.

First up, we’re looking at 4 Mile Beach and Point. It’s a mix of beach, reef, and point setup, so there’s a bit of variety depending on the swell. Water temps are feeling pretty average for this time of year, nothing unusual to report there.

So, we’ve got a slow start. The first few days are pretty flat and ordinary. Sunday the 30th of August has some tiny 2ft swell rolling in, but with a very long 16-second period. That long period stuff can be tricky on a beach break – tends to close out. Still, the morning is glassy with a light NNW breeze, so it’s clean, just not much push. The combined energy is moderate at 195. Monday the 31st is a bit better in the morning with a 3ft south swell, period around 11 seconds, and glassy conditions again. Energy is moderate at 189. It’s surfable but nothing to write home about. Monday afternoon the wind swings NNE and goes cross-on, making things messy. Tuesday the 1st of September sees the wind pick up strong from the NW, so that’s a write-off. We’ve got a gap of poor conditions from Tuesday afternoon all the way through to Friday the 4th of September morning, with only small, weak surf and often bumpy winds.

Friday the 4th of September morning finally brings a little hope. We get a 3ft south swell (10 seconds) and clean conditions with a light cross-offshore breeze from the NW. Energy is moderate at 174. It’s still just surfable, not a standout.

Now, Saturday the 5th of September gets a bit weird. The morning sees a jump in size to 6ft from the NNE, but the period is a short 8 seconds and it’s accompanied by 30 km/h cross-offshore winds and light rain. The combined energy jumps to moderate-strong 466, but the conditions are described as poor surf. That amount of wind with that size makes it a messy, choppy affair. Not great for a paddle board.

The real action, and the standout period, is a week and a half away. Wednesday the 9th of September is looking like the best bet. We’re expecting a solid 7ft south swell in the morning, building to 8ft in the afternoon. That’s getting well into the “experts only” territory for the afternoon session. The period is a punchy 8 seconds, so it’ll be steep and powerful. The combined energy is strong – 604 in the morning and 713 in the afternoon. Winds are a cross-offshore from the WNW, which should keep things clean. This is the one to circle on the calendar.

Thursday the 10th of September is also promising, with the swell dropping to a more manageable 4ft in the morning and 4ft in the afternoon, still from the south. The wind goes offshore from the W in the afternoon, giving us gentle offshore and clean conditions. Energy is moderate, 235. This is a solid secondary option for intermediate surfers who found Wednesday too heavy.

After that, it fades again. Friday the 11th of September is small and weak, and Saturday the 12th is poor. Sunday the 13th of September brings a new pulse, with a 4ft NNE swell in the morning that builds to 5ft in the afternoon. The period is a short 6 seconds, so it’s going to be a bit weak and bumpy, but the afternoon sees offshore wind, so it might be worth a look for a fun, smaller session. Energy is moderate at 218.

So, to sum it up: the first week is pretty flat and ordinary, with a few small windows of clean but weak surf. The clear standout is Wednesday the 9th of September – that’s the one for the experienced crew looking for some power. Thursday the 10th is a good follow-up for a slightly more relaxed session. After that, we’re back to small stuff.

Keep an eye on the forecasts, because that Wednesday swell is a long way out and could shift.

Rusty.

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