
Surf Forecasts:
Fourth Beach surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 14s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 3,253 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 2AM (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 Wednesday (Jul 15) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 14s period. 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 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 5AM. 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fourth Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's get into it.
We’ve got a solid run of swell lining up for Fourth Beach. This is an advanced spot, so it’s not for the faint-hearted. The water temperature is sitting at 62°, which is about average for this time of year, so nothing too wild on that front.
The action kicks off on Tuesday, July 14th. The morning is where it’s at with a solid 8ft SSW groundswell. The period is a long 15 seconds, packing a lot of punch – the combined energy is a very strong 3118. The wind is a light cross-off from the NNW, which will keep things clean. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers, but that size and power will be too much for beginners. The afternoon sees the wind swing ESE and go cross-shore, making it a bit choppier, so the morning is the clear winner.
Wednesday the 15th sees the swell drop a touch to 6ft, but the wind goes offshore from the North, and it’s a fresh 19 mph in the morning. That’s going to groom it beautifully. The afternoon is even better with a gentle 9 mph offshore from the NNE. The energy is still strong at 2018, and the 14-second period means great shape. This is a standout session.
Thursday the 16th is another cracker. The morning has a strong 22 mph offshore wind from the North, cleaning up a 7ft, 16-second groundswell. That’s a very long period, which at a beach break can make the waves a bit too straight, but at Fourth Beach it should still offer some great lines. The afternoon settles to a gentle offshore, making it a top pick.
Friday the 17th sees the swell easing down to 5ft, but the wind is still offshore, so it’s clean and fun. The energy is moderate (636), so it’s a good day for a bit of a breather.
Saturday the 18th is a write-off with messy cross-shore winds and a drop in quality. Sunday the 19th brings a new pulse of 8ft SW swell, but the wind is cross-shore and cross-on, so it’s not going to be clean. Skip it.
Monday the 20th is a bit meh, with cross-off winds and dropping swell.
Now, here’s a real standout further out. On Wednesday, July 22nd, we see a big 10ft SSW swell rolling in with a 13-second period. The combined energy is a massive 3644. The wind is a gentle cross-off from the WNW, keeping it clean. This is big, powerful, and for experts only. Thursday the 23rd holds similar size at 10ft, also with clean cross-off winds. These are the big days to circle on the calendar, but remember, it’s a long-range call, so keep an eye on it.
Saturday the 26th sees a nice drop to 5ft with light offshore winds, a great morning for a smaller, more manageable session.
The final few days of the month see the swell building again, but watch out for Tuesday the 28th afternoon where the period drops to a short 8 seconds and the wind goes cross-on, turning it into a mushy mess. And on Wednesday the 29th, the swell is predicted to be a huge 12ft, which is just too big for this break, even for the experts.
Overall, the best of the best are the mornings of Wednesday the 15th and Thursday the 16th for quality, clean, offshore conditions. For the big stuff, target the 22nd and 23rd of July, but be ready for a serious challenge.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the N by Thu morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | WSW 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
3118 | 2873 | 2200 | 1442 | 1111 | 2257 | 1856 | 1634 | 1187 | 632 | 527 | 319 | 450 | 768 | 1302 | 2475 | 2027 | 2477 | 1278 | 615 | 749 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 11:04AM1.29m | 1:20AM0.54m | 11:41AM1.25m | 1:26AM0.53m | 12:13PM1.18m | 1:27AM0.55m | 12:37PM1.08m | 1:26AM0.60m | 12:48PM0.96m | 1:27AM0.66m | 12:42PM0.87m | 1:40AM0.72m | 12:15PM0.80m | 2:14AM0.78m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:10PM0.22m | 3:47AM0.51m | 7:40PM0.28m | 4:28AM0.49m | 8:02PM0.35m | 5:03AM0.49m | 8:09PM0.43m | 5:34AM0.51m | 7:59PM0.49m | 6:05AM0.55m | 7:37PM0.50m | 6:36AM0.61m | 7:15PM0.47m | ||||||||
6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | |
— | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:04 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 24 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 14 |
Feels °C | 11 | 15 | 11 | 8 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 18 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 8 | 9 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 14 |
3118 | 2873 | 2200 | 1442 | 1111 | 2257 | 1856 | 1634 | 1187 | 632 | 527 | 319 | 450 | 472 | 1130 | 2475 | 2027 | 2477 | 1278 | 615 | 602 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SSW 18 | E 5 | E 6 | — | SE 12 | S 11 | S 11 | W 5 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 16 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SE 18 | SSW 14 | SE 17 |
— | — | — | — | 907 | 5 | 3 | — | 5 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 188 | 768 | 1302 | 20 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 195 | 12 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 23 | S 10 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | SE 19 | — | — | SSW 16 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 18 | 4 | 3 | 20 | 14 | — | — | 229 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 4 | N 4 | N 4 | N 4 | NNW 4 | NW 4 | WNW 5 | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | N 4 | WNW 5 | WSW 8 | WNW 5 | WSW 9 | — | — | — | WNW 4 | WSW 9 |
— | — | 11 | 18 | 4 | 25 | 43 | 7 | 17 | 10 | 22 | 21 | 57 | 336 | 27 | 666 | — | — | — | 20 | 749 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1057 | 0 | 469 | 160 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 120 | 120 | 1004 | 288 | 232 | 232 | 288 | 0 | 862 | 288 | 232 |
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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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