4 Mile Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.99° N 122.16° W

Issued: 10 pm 06 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's 4 Mile sea temperature is
15.9° C

2.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year

4 Mile surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


4 Mile surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 7 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 20s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s period, NW swell with 885 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 20s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for 4 Mile this week:

The surf forecast for 4 Mile over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 20s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 16s is also forecast. Another secondary swell of 1.3m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at 4 Mile in the next 16 days are 2.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Tue 7th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 20s
Best Surf 8AM (Tue 7th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 20s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 9th Jul)8ft (2.4m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for 4 Mile over the next 16 days.


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what the next couple of weeks have in store for us.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you: it’s a tough start. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with no real quality on offer until the middle of the month. For the first week and a half, the wind is a problem. It’s mostly cross or cross-onshore, and the swell is a messy mix. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual.

Our only real option on the table is 4 Mile. It’s an exposed point break that needs a west in the swell, and it's consistently inconsistent. The first real standout doesn't show up until Saturday the 18th. That morning, things get glassy with a light WSW breeze. Swell is coming from the WNW at 6 ft, and it's got a decent period of 10 seconds – that’s a proper groundswell. The combined energy will be moderate (878). This is the best chance we’ll get, but don’t expect it to be firing all day; the afternoon goes light cross-onshore.

Before that, Thursday the 9th sees a bit of size bump up to 7 ft, but it’s a short-period NW windswell with a messy 9-second interval and stiff cross winds. The energy is high (1553) but it’ll be a lumpy, blown-out mess. That setup is more interesting for kite surfing than for a paddle surfer. Same story for Wednesday the 15th and Saturday the 18th afternoon – too much size and chop for a clean ride.

Basically, if you want a window, it’s the morning of Saturday the 18th. Keep an eye on it. Things look pretty average after that, with a few small pulses of long-period SSW swell but always with a bit of wind on it. It’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Mon
13
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
4
1
1
3
2
0
4
2
0
4
0
0
3
0
0
3
1
1
2
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
20
0.7
SSW
19
0.9
SSW
18
1
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
17
1.1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
2.1
NW
9
1.7
WNW
9
2.3
NW
9
1.6
WNW
9
1.4
WNW
9
1.5
WNW
9
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
1.7
NW
8
0.8
SSW
14
1.8
NW
8
1.3
WNW
9
1.4
WNW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
544
332
454
596
681
597
540
673
459
826
381
304
339
242
249
252
419
261
439
233
286
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
20
WNW
30
NW
15
NNW
20
WNW
30
NW
15
NNW
20
WNW
30
WNW
15
NNW
15
WNW
25
WNW
10
NNW
15
WNW
25
NW
10
NNW
15
WNW
20
WNW
10
NW
15
W
20
NW
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
High Tide
3:58AM1.42m
4:54PM1.94m
5:35AM1.32m
5:34PM2.05m
7:18AM1.31m
6:21PM2.17m
8:44AM1.37m
7:12PM2.29m
9:50AM1.46m
8:06PM2.39m
10:43AM1.54m
9:01PM2.47m
11:30AM1.60m
Low Tide
10:48PM1.01m
9:51AM0.81m
11:59PM0.82m
10:33AM0.95m
1:04AM0.59m
11:25AM1.08m
2:03AM0.36m
12:28PM1.18m
2:57AM0.15m
1:34PM1.22m
3:48AM-0.01m
2:39PM1.22m
4:38AM-0.12m
3:40PM1.19m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:54
5:56
5:56
5:56
5:58
5:58
5:58
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:30
8:30
8:30
8:30
8:30
8:29
8:29
8:29
 mm
Temp °C
13
16
18
16
16
18
16
16
17
14
16
18
16
17
19
18
18
18
18
19
20
Feels °C
10
12
13
12
13
13
12
13
13
10
14
14
13
15
15
16
16
16
16
17
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
WNW
12
0.8
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
18
1
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
17
1.1
SSW
16
1.5
WNW
8
1.6
WNW
9
0.9
SSW
16
1.8
WNW
9
1.6
WNW
9
0.8
SSW
15
1.5
WNW
9
1.3
WNW
8
0.8
SSW
15
1.3
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
8
0.8
SSW
14
1.3
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
9
0.7
SSW
13
Energy kJ
260
273
454
596
681
597
302
381
402
508
381
256
339
237
249
249
255
236
249
233
184
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
20
0.7
SSW
19
0.7
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
19
0.3
S
19
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.1
S
20
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.2
S
18
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.2
W
14
Energy kJ
544
332
191
142
124
66
499
499
387
348
242
242
7
252
233
25
210
141
15
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
16
0.2
S
8
0.1
S
8
0.3
S
20
0.4
SSW
19
0.3
SW
13
0.1
S
21
0.1
W
18
0.1
W
18
0.1
W
16
0.3
S
18
0.1
W
18
0.2
W
16
0.3
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
20
Energy kJ
226
5
1
71
123
27
9
6
6
5
55
6
19
51
37
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NW
8
1.1
WNW
11
1.4
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
8
1.5
WNW
8
2
NW
8
2.1
NW
9
1.7
WNW
9
2.3
NW
9
1.4
WNW
9
1.3
WNW
8
1.7
NW
8
1.4
WNW
8
1.8
NW
8
1.4
WNW
9
Energy kJ
163
291
433
193
187
287
540
673
459
826
304
202
419
261
439
286
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
2
3
1
2
4
3
2
4
2
2
3
1
1
3
3
2
3
1
2
Distance (km)
0
13
13
10
13
13
0
13
13
0
13
13
0
13
13
0
96
13
2
13
13
Best forecast wave conditions in Santa Cruz
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
2
4
1
2
4
3
2
4
2
2
3
1
1
3
2
3
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
2
4
2
2
4
3
2
4
2
2
4
2
1
3
3
3
3
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
9
8
7
7
7
6
6
6
5
5
5
5
5
6
8
6
5
5
5
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Information about the 4 Mile Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for 4 Mile provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at 4 Mile can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our 4 Mile 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 Mile) 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 Mile 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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