4 Mile Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, let’s have a look at what we’ve got on the go here.

Alright, this 16-day window is a real mixed bag. To be honest, the first week is pretty average. There’s a pulse of swell coming through on the 2nd and 3rd at 4 Mile, with waves around 5ft to 6ft, but the wind is messing it up. It’s blowing cross or cross-onshore most of the time, which is putting a chop on the face. The water temp is sitting at a fairly normal 59° for this time of year, so nothing weird there.

The standout period is the second weekend – particularly Sunday afternoon, the 9th of August. That’s where things wake up. We see a jump in swell height to 6ft from the NW, with a period of 10 seconds. The combined energy is pumping at 1137 (moderate to strong), which is the biggest surge of the whole run. The wind is a bit letdown though, still cross-onshore from the W at 9 mph, so it’ll be a bit bumpy. Still, it’s the best size and push of the whole forecast, and it’s an exposed point break (4 Mile) that handles a W to WNW swell perfectly. That’s the one to pencil in. The Monday morning after, on the 10th, still has some solid 5ft leftovers, but the wind stays messy.

For the rest of the second week, the swell drops off and turns mostly to long-period SSW groundswell (periods of 14 to 19 seconds), but the heights are tiny – well under 3ft. With that kind of period, those little waves will be gutless and hard to ride on a beach break setup. Not worth the paddle.

The crowds at 4 Mile are a known factor – they’re often there, so expect company.

If you’re a beginner, that 6ft day might be a bit much if it’s not your zone. And honestly, with all the cross-shore and cross-onshore wind through the whole period, if you’ve got a kite, this stretch might actually look more fun for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Stay hopeful – forecasts can change, but as it stands, that 9th of August is your best shot.

Rusty

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