Surf Forecasts:
Fourth Beach surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 19s period, SSW swell with 14,456 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m 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 4.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 15ft (4.5m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fourth Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here with the long-range outlook for Fourth Beach. The water temp is sitting at 62°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so no thermal surprises.
We've got a solid run of groundswell on the horizon, but it's a mixed bag for most of the fortnight. The first few days are a write-off with messy, choppy conditions and strong cross-onshore winds. The real action kicks off on Thursday, 3rd September. That morning we're looking at a clean 10-foot SSW groundswell with a long 15-second period and light cross-offshore winds. The combined energy is pumping at 4394 (moderate to strong). This is an advanced-only wave, though—it's a fair slab of swell. The quality is excellent, but you'll want to be on your game. The afternoon holds clean too, but the wind picks up a notch.
After a windy Friday, Saturday 5th September morning is another clean window with 10-foot SSW swell and a 15-second period, but the wind is a fresh 19 mph cross-offshore. It's clean but a bit blown out. The energy is still strong at 4038.
The next real standout is Wednesday, 9th September morning. The wind swings offshore from the NNE at 9 mph, and we get a clean 8-foot SSW groundswell. It's a 14-second period, so the energy is moderate at 2118. This is a much more manageable size for experienced surfers and the conditions are pristine.
Then, check out Thursday, 10th September. The morning has a fresh 19 mph offshore wind from the NNW with a 10-foot SSW groundswell, 18-second period, and energy at 5296. The afternoon is even better: offshore wind from the north at 12 mph, same 10-foot swell, 17-second period, clean and lined up. The afternoon is a solid 5-star rating for experienced surfers. This is the pick of the entire forecast.
After a windy Friday, Saturday 12th September morning is a bit of a wildcard. The swell drops to 4 feet SW with a 13-second period, but the wind is glassy—zero wind from the east. The energy is weak at 968, but for a beginner-friendly, clean, small day, it's a rare gem. The period is moderate, so it won't be breaking too straight.
The final standout is Monday, 14th September morning. Glassy conditions with an 8-foot SSW groundswell, 18-second period, and energy at 4929. This is another clean, powerful wave for experienced surfers only. The morning is the call.
Overall, the best on offer is Thursday, 10th September afternoon with clean offshore winds and a solid 10-foot groundswell. The second best is the glassy morning of Monday, 14th September. Keep in mind, the long-range calls are promising but less certain. For the rest, it's a lot of windy, messy days, so pick your windows wisely.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Tue night, fresh winds from the WNW by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Mainly near gales. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2441 | 2379 | 2060 | 2826 | 2647 | 2934 | 4394 | 3983 | 2873 | 4662 | 6066 | 5870 | 4038 | 2641 | 6732 | 6193 | 3925 | 1750 | 6108 | 8509 | 11073 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:19PM0.72m | 00:41AM0.92m | 12:03PM0.61m | 1:07AM0.93m | 10:40AM0.55m | 1:41AM0.91m | 3:17AM0.85m | 8:17AM0.93m | 00:45AM0.64m | 9:06AM1.01m | 11:41PM0.59m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 6:01PM0.38m | 7:28AM0.45m | 5:42PM0.37m | 8:47AM0.54m | 5:14PM0.32m | 4:48PM0.25m | 4:39PM0.18m | 4:45PM0.13m | 2:20AM0.63m | 4:58PM0.13m | 3:05AM0.52m | ||||||||||
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 | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — |
 | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 20 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 10 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | — | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | — | — | SW 21 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 |
| kJ | 2441 | 2379 | 2060 | 2826 | 2647 | 2934 | 4394 | 3983 | 2873 | 188 | — | 5870 | 4038 | 2641 | — | — | 111 | 1750 | 6108 | 8509 | 11073 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 13 | — | — | — | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSW 22 | — |
| kJ | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1264 | — | — | — | 422 | 132 | 1740 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 16 | — | SSE 8 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1030 | — | 72 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SSW 14 | — | — | — | W 5 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | — | NW 4 | NW 4 | SW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 1629 | — | — | — | 129 | 4662 | 6066 | — | 15 | 41 | 6732 | 6193 | 3925 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 288 | 232 | 0 | 288 | 288 | 160 | 0 | 4 | 1057 | 1545 | 607 | 1 | 2551 | 4 | 1004 | 594 | 288 | 160 | 288 | 578 | 1 |
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