Surf Forecasts:
Fourth Beach surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 19s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 19s period, SSW swell with 4,786 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 18s 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. 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 2.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fourth Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here.
Alright, let’s have a proper look at what’s coming up for Fourth Beach. It’s a bit of a slow burn to start, but there’s some serious grunt on the way if you can pick your moments. The water’s sitting at a pretty normal 62°F for the time of year, so nothing unusual there.
We’ve got a rough patch to get through first. Friday the 28th and Saturday the 29th are pretty much write-offs – messy onshore winds, lumpy conditions, and not worth paddling out for. Sunday the 30th is where things start to turn. The morning brings clean conditions with a gentle offshore breeze from the NE, and we’ve got a solid 8ft SSW groundswell rolling in with an 18-second period. That’s some proper long-period energy (combined energy of 4332), and it’ll be pushing through nicely. The afternoon cleans up even more with ENE cross-off winds and the same 8ft swell. This is a standout for experienced surfers, no doubt.
Monday the 31st starts with a fresh offshore NNW wind and a 7ft SSW swell, clean but a bit raw with the wind. The afternoon swings onshore though, so get on it early. Tuesday the 1st of September sees a bigger swell of 7 to 8ft from the SSW, but light cross-onshore breezes keep it a bit bumpy. Still worth a look for the size.
Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Thursday the 3rd of September through to Saturday the 5th brings some serious swell – 10ft plus from the SSW. The combined wave energy is through the roof (3017 to 4021). But the winds are mostly cross-onshore and choppy, so it’s not going to be pretty. Thursday the 4th of September is the pick of this bunch: a clean WSW cross-off wind and 10ft SSW swell in the morning, holding into the afternoon. That’s one for the experts only – too big for beginners at over 8ft.
Sunday the 6th and Monday the 7th of September are a mixed bag. Sunday gets hammered by strong cross-onshore winds and a massive 12ft SSW swell – that’s kite-surfing territory, not paddle surfing. But Monday the 7th of September morning is a beauty: glassy conditions with an 8ft SSW swell and a 13-second period. That’s clean, powerful, and for experienced surfers only.
Tuesday the 8th of September morning brings a lovely gentle offshore wind from the NNE and a 5ft SSW swell, clean and fun for a wider range. Wednesday the 9th of September looks similar but with a 7ft SSW swell and a moderate offshore, again clean.
Then we hit the big stuff from Thursday the 10th of September onwards. We’re talking 12ft to 13ft SSW swells with very strong combined energy (up to 8765). The wind and tide are favorable on the 10th and 11th of September, but the swell is way too big for this break – experts only, and even then, it’s a massive call. Saturday the 12th of September eases back to 8ft with light cross winds, but the afternoon gets choppy again.
So, the best on offer? Sunday the 30th of August and Monday the 7th of September morning. Both have clean conditions, solid groundswell, and are only for those with the experience to handle it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Fri morning, light winds from the ENE by Sun afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 880 | 689 | 421 | 551 | 782 | 3129 | 4288 | 4088 | 2681 | 1928 | 1880 | 1842 | 2410 | 2791 | 2060 | 1329 | 1653 | 2379 | 3017 | 2591 | 3501 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:58AM1.04m | 11:32PM0.71m | 11:24AM1.00m | 11:45PM0.77m | 11:48AM0.93m | 00:00AM0.83m | 12:08PM0.84m | 00:19AM0.89m | 12:19PM0.72m | 00:41AM0.92m | 12:03PM0.61m | 1:07AM0.93m | 10:40AM0.55m | 1:41AM0.91m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:47PM0.22m | 4:58AM0.31m | 5:59PM0.27m | 5:30AM0.31m | 6:07PM0.32m | 6:05AM0.33m | 6:08PM0.37m | 6:42AM0.37m | 6:01PM0.38m | 7:28AM0.45m | 5:42PM0.37m | 8:47AM0.54m | 5:14PM0.32m | ||||||||
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 | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — |
 | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — |
mm | 2 | — | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 20 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 7 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 880 | 689 | 421 | 309 | 423 | 3129 | 4288 | 4088 | 2681 | 1928 | 1880 | 1842 | 2410 | 2791 | 2060 | 1329 | 1653 | 2379 | 3017 | 2591 | 3501 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 21 | SW 22 | SW 22 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | — | E 5 | E 6 | NNW 4 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 9 | 18 | 127 | 551 | 782 | 40 | 20 | — | 29 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 26 | — | — | — | SSW 24 | — | — | — | — | E 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 5 | 13 | — | — | — | 55 | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 6 | E 6 | ESE 6 | ENE 6 | NNW 4 | NW 4 | SSW 5 | — | — | — | — | SW 5 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 423 | 294 | 221 | 135 | 99 | 103 | 44 | 43 | 53 | 15 | 9 | 33 | — | — | — | — | 49 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 578 | 578 | 437 | 578 | 578 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 160 | 1057 | 288 | 232 | 141 | 0 | 232 | 232 | 288 | 288 | 373 | 1 |
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