4 Mile Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking at 4 Mile over the next couple of weeks. Gotta be straight with you – it’s a bit of a frustrating outlook. We’ve got swell almost every day, but the wind is gonna be the party pooper for most of it, making things choppy and lumpy. We’re looking at primarily a long-period SSW groundswell coming in, which is great for a point break like this, but it’s gonna be fighting a persistent cross-shore wind.

The biggest issue is the breeze. From Thursday the 23rd right through to Sunday the 2nd of August, we’ve got moderate to fresh northwesterly winds blowing cross-shore. That’s going to put a nasty cross-chop on the face, making it feel like a washing machine more than a peeling point. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Now, if you’re a glass-half-full type, there are a few windows that might be worth a look. The best bet on the whole forecast is Monday morning, the 3rd of August. We get a shift in the wind to a light onshore breeze from the southwest, and the swell direction swings around to the WNW at 5 ft. The period drops to 9 seconds, meaning it’ll be a bit more crumbly and less powerful, but that light wind should make it a whole lot cleaner than anything else on offer. The combined energy is moderate at 496, but the trade-off in quality is worth it. Get on it early Monday.

Before that, the pick of a bad bunch is likely Sunday morning, the 26th of July, and Tuesday morning, the 28th of July. Both mornings see a moderate WNW breeze keeping it cross-shore, but the swell is still a clean 3 ft to 4 ft from the SSW with a solid 18-19 second period. The energy readings are strong (762 and 1075), so there’s plenty of push, but that cross-chop will always be there. It’s more of a "if you're desperate" sort of surf.

After that Monday the 3rd, the wind goes back to its old cross-shore tricks, and the waves get smaller and weaker. The last couple of days, Thursday the 6th and Friday the 7th of August, the swell gets tiny, with the combined energy dropping to 241 and 292. Not much to get excited about.

For the advanced crew who know this point, it’s a waiting game. The consistent swell and the point break setup mean there’s always a chance of a sneaky good wave, but with that wind, you’re fighting a constant battle. At these sizes (under 5 ft), it’s fine for experienced intermediates who can deal with the chop, but beginners will find it tricky. The crowds are often here, so expect company.

Honestly, for the first week and a half, the conditions are so consistently blown out that if you’re looking for clean lines, you might be better off with a kite. The swell is there, but the quality just isn’t for a paddle surfer.

Rusty.

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