Fourth Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.89° S 121.84° E

Fourth Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 28 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fourth Beach sea temperature is
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Fourth Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Fourth Beach surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 15s period, SSW swell with onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 15s period, SSW swell with 7,091 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fourth Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Fourth Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 20s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fourth Beach in the next 16 days are 4.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 29th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Best Surf 8PM (Sat 1st Aug)13ft (4.0m) 15s
Most Powerful11PM (Sat 1st Aug)13ft (4.0m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fourth Beach over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s on the menu for Fourth Beach.

The next fortnight is a bit of a rollercoaster, starting with some solid, clean groundswell for the experienced crew, but then it gets messy with a big blow before a potential monster swell shows up that’s way too big for this spot.

The first real action kicks off on Wednesday the 29th of July. We've got a solid SSW groundswell pushing in at 10 feet with a 13-second period. The combined energy is serious, sitting at 2547. It’s a bit of a beast for the average punter, making this one for the advanced surfers only. The morning sees a light offshore breeze from the NNE, keeping things clean. The afternoon stays clean with a light cross-off breeze, and the swell drops a touch to 8 feet.

Thursday the 30th holds in there. The morning is the standout with a clear sky, a strong 16 mph offshore from the NNW, and a 5-foot SSW swell. The period bumps up to 15 seconds, giving it some real grunt and that long-period feel. The energy is 1363. It’s going to be clean and lined up. The afternoon is a bit mellower but still clean.

Friday the 31st of July sees the swell jumping back up. The morning is a bit tricky with a fresh 19 mph offshore, but the swell is 6 feet with a very long 17-second period, energy at 2209. The real highlight is the afternoon: an 8-foot SSW swell, 17-second period, and a solid 9 mph offshore wind from the north. The energy jumps to 3308, and it’s described as excellent for experienced surfers. That’s a top session for the crew who can handle it.

Then we hit a wall. Saturday the 1st of August and Sunday the 2nd get blown out by strong onshore winds. The swell gets huge, hitting 13 feet, but it’s a mess. Not worth paddling out.

Monday the 3rd and Tuesday the 4th of August see the winds swing offshore again, cleaning it up. The swell drops back to the 5 to 8-foot range. The afternoon of Tuesday the 4th is a beauty: 8 feet from the SSW, 18-second period, and a light offshore breeze. The energy is high at 3653. This is another session for the advanced surfers. Wednesday the 5th of August has a glassy afternoon with zero wind and a 7-foot groundswell, which is a rare treat.

The week of the 6th starts to get messy again with rain and cross-onshore winds, but it clears up. The real standout of the entire forecast, however, is Saturday the 8th of August. The morning sees a massive 15-foot SW swell with a 16-second period. The wind is a strong 19 mph offshore from the north. The combined energy is a staggering 8850. The issue? It’s just too big for Fourth Beach, even for experts. The afternoon is the same size and energy. It’s a spectacle to watch, but not to paddle. After that, the 9th of August through the 13th of August is a write-off with near-gale force winds from the west and southwest, making the surf unsurfable.

So, to sum it up: the best bets are the afternoon of Friday the 31st of July and the afternoon of Tuesday the 4th of August. If you’re an advanced surfer and you want some serious power, those are your windows. The glassy afternoon of Wednesday the 5th of August is also a gem. The 8th of August is a no-go for riding, but it’ll be a show.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri night, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Fri night, light winds from the ENE by Sat night).

Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
SSW
14
3
SSW
13
2.4
SSW
13
1.9
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
15
1.5
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
14
1.9
SSW
17
2.5
SSW
17
3
SSW
16
3.5
SW
15
4
SSW
14
3.5
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15
3
SSW
14
2.5
SSW
13
2
SSW
13
1.7
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3420
2547
1799
1376
1139
899
799
2196
3308
4295
6155
5870
5716
3388
2288
1301
1191
924
1199
Wind (km/h)
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NE
10
NNE
10
ENE
20
NNE
25
NNW
10
NNE
25
N
30
NNW
15
N
25
WSW
30
SSW
25
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10
SE
15
NE
15
ESE
25
NE
25
NNE
20
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30
NNE
Wind State
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High Tide
11:53PM0.54m
10:44AM1.14m
00:04AM0.57m
11:12AM1.14m
00:17AM0.60m
11:39AM1.11m
00:30AM0.64m
12:05PM1.07m
00:45AM0.69m
12:28PM0.99m
1:03AM0.74m
12:46PM0.89m
1:27AM0.80m
Low Tide
3:25AM0.47m
6:19PM0.22m
4:07AM0.44m
6:36PM0.24m
4:42AM0.43m
6:52PM0.28m
5:17AM0.42m
7:06PM0.33m
5:52AM0.43m
7:15PM0.38m
6:31AM0.47m
7:19PM0.43m
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Information about the Fourth Beach Surf forecast

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