Fourth Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.89° S 121.84° E

Fourth Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 21 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fourth Beach sea temperature is
16.8° C
0.2° 

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 20 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 8,324 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 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 Thursday (Jul 23) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fourth Beach in the next 16 days are 4.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Thu 23rd Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 14s
Best Surf 8PM (Mon 27th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 17s
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 27th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get stuck into this one. We’ve got a solid run of south-west swell heading our way, but it’s gonna take a bit of patience to get the clean conditions we’re after. The water is sitting at 62°, which is about bang on average for this time of year, so nothing to complain about there.

First real shot at something decent is Friday morning, the 24th of July. After a few days of choppy, cross-on mess, the wind finally swings around to a light offshore from the NNW. The swell has dropped to a manageable 6ft SSW, with a period of 13 seconds. The combined energy is still hefty at 1127, but it’s clean. That’s the kind of window you want to be in the water for, especially if you’ve got an advanced board under your arm.

Now, if you can hold off until Sunday afternoon, the 26th, that’s where the real magic starts to brew. The wind goes gentle offshore from the North, and the swell pushes up to 8ft SSW with a 14-second period. The energy jumps to 3327, and the forecast is calling for excellent conditions for experienced surfers. This is the standout of the first week. The break is consistent, and while you might have some company (crowds are possible), it’s gonna be worth sharing the peak.

Monday the 27th keeps the fire burning. Morning is a bit marginal with a fresh 22 mph offshore, but the afternoon is clean and powerful, with a 10ft SSW swell at 15 seconds and a massive 3848 energy reading. Again, this is for the experienced crew only. The break is a fairly exposed, consistent advanced wave, and with the combination of size and clean offshore wind, it’s a highlight.

Tuesday the 28th is a classic case of too much of a good thing. The swell is hitting 12ft with very long 15-second periods, but the wind is a cross-offshore. The energy is through the roof at 4618, but the forecast is blunt: the swell is too big for this break. For the experts only, if you’ve got the nerve, but it’s a risky one.

There’s a bit of a gap after that, with some messy, onshore winds and smaller swell through the end of July and into the start of August. The break goes quiet, but keep your eye on Sunday the 2nd of August. The afternoon brings a 8ft SSW swell with a very long 17-second period. The energy is solid at 3230, but the wind is onshore, so it’s a marginal call.

The real standout of the whole 16-day window, however, is Monday the 3rd of August. That’s a full week and a half out, so it’s a long-range promise, but it looks incredible. The morning has a 10ft SSW groundswell with an 18-second period, gentle offshore wind from the NNE, and a combined energy of 6539. The forecast is calling for excellent conditions for experienced surfers. That’s a very long period groundswell, so it’s going to break with real power and shape. The setup is fairly exposed, so it should handle it well, but be ready for long lulls between sets. This is the one to circle on the calendar, but as always with a forecast that far out, don’t book the flight just yet.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the NNW by Sun morning).

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SSW
13
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1380
1523
1427
3629
4245
4076
3378
2515
1726
1127
841
566
589
536
341
818
2121
2518
2570
3848
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Wind (km/h)
25
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20
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20
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SSE
10
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NNE
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High Tide
11:38AM0.76m
3:13AM0.82m
10:39AM0.76m
5:15AM0.85m
7:54AM0.92m
8:37AM0.99m
9:12AM1.05m
9:44AM1.09m
11:57PM0.51m
Low Tide
7:04PM0.42m
8:23AM0.76m
7:04PM0.38m
7:04PM0.36m
6:51PM0.35m
6:16PM0.33m
5:51PM0.30m
5:51PM0.26m
2:24AM0.50m
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Temp °C
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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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