4 Mile Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's cookin' for our stretch of coastline.

We’re lookin’ at a pretty flat spell ahead, I'm not gonna lie to ya. The waves are gonna be tiny and messy for a good stretch, so don't go gettin' your hopes up too soon. The only break we've got on the radar is 4 Mile, a solid point break for the advanced crew that's fairly consistent. The water temp is sittin' about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

We kick off the forecast period with a long, quiet run. From Tuesday the 25th of August right through to Sunday the 6th of September, it's a real struggle. The swell is small—mostly under 3ft—and we've got a persistent cross-shore wind that's just choppin' up the surface. The wind's coming from the NW or WNW, which is cross to the swell, and it's messin' with any chance of a clean wave. The combined swell energy tries to build a bit on the 29th of August with a reading of 964, but that's still moderate energy and the wind just kills it. Most days the forecast is flagged as poor or marginal, so leave the board in the car.

There's a little glimmer that might interest the die-hards. On Friday the 4th of September, we start to see a bit of a pattern shift. The swell stays small—around 3ft from the SSW—but the wind lightens up, turnin' light cross-onshore. It's not perfect, but it's better than the lumpy chop we've been dealin' with. Then, Sunday the 6th of September looks like the best we've got for a paddle. On the morning of the 6th, the wind swings around to the SW at just 5 km/h (3 mph), which is light and onshore, but the lack of wind strength could mean a much cleaner surface. The swell is still small—0.9m (3ft) from the SSW—but the energy is moderate (439). For this stretch, that's a standout.

After that, the 7th of September has onshore wind again with a tiny 3ft swell, and the 8th and 9th are just back to small, choppy conditions.

If you absolutely need to get wet, that Sunday morning on the 6th of September at 4 Mile is your best bet for some clean, albeit small, lines. But honestly, with the persistent cross-shore winds and small waves that dominate most of the outlook, this setup would actually be more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer on those windier days. For the rest of us, it's a tough stretch.

Rusty.

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