
Surf Forecasts:
Fourth Beach surf forecast from 14 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 21 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 22 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 17s period, SW swell with 11,062 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 15 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s 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 Thursday (Oct 15) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fourth Beach in the next 16 days are 4.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 22) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 14) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Thu 15th Oct) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Wed 21st Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 22nd Oct) | 15ft (4.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fourth Beach over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Wed night, calm by Thu night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the ESE by Mon afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 18 |
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211 | 204 | 219 | 133 | 261 | 261 | 430 | 928 | 1170 | 1982 | 1576 | 1533 | 1222 | 875 | 700 | 649 | 573 | 371 | 1309 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-on | on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:43PM1.00m | 10:36AM0.48m | 00:01AM0.96m | 10:18AM0.47m | 00:18AM0.90m | 00:35AM0.84m | 00:45AM0.76m | 00:30AM0.67m | 6:53AM0.67m | 10:55PM0.62m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 7:02AM0.39m | 4:21PM0.20m | 7:35AM0.43m | 4:25PM0.20m | 4:23PM0.21m | 4:08PM0.22m | 3:39PM0.24m | 3:28AM0.65m | 3:19PM0.24m | 2:42AM0.56m | |||||||||
— | 5:11 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | |
6:04 | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — | |
mm | 7 | 7 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 16 | 20 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 18 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 10 | 13 | 20 | 13 | 18 | 20 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 13 | 15 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 |
211 | 204 | 219 | 133 | 261 | 261 | 430 | 928 | 1170 | 1982 | 1576 | 1533 | 1222 | 875 | 700 | 649 | 573 | 371 | 1005 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 5 | S 11 | ESE 9 | SW 5 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | ESE 4 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | S 26 | SSW 24 | SSW 21 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 |
27 | 21 | 8 | 17 | 96 | 104 | 15 | 9 | 4 | 22 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 54 | 180 | 334 | 1309 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | S 10 | SSW 18 | SSW 5 | S 9 | SW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | — | — | SE 5 | SSW 20 | — |
20 | 14 | 8 | 127 | 9 | 2 | 73 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 6 | 336 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | NNE 4 | SW 2 | — | — | ESE 4 | — | — | SSW 14 | — | SSW 4 | SSW 14 | — | — | SE 4 | ESE 4 | — | — | — |
21 | 11 | 1 | — | — | 37 | — | — | 774 | — | 10 | 899 | — | — | 35 | 16 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 141 | 0 | 1057 | 10 | 1 | 288 | 2 | 386 | 1057 | 0 | 386 | 629 | 0 | 288 | 493 | 120 | 232 | 634 | 120 |
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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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