Fourth Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

We’ve got a solid run of surf on the cards at Fourth Beach, starting this Friday morning. It’s a consistent, exposed spot that handles a south-west swell well, so we’re in for a good stretch. The water’s sitting at 62°F, which is bang on normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first real standout is Friday the 24th. The morning kicks off with a clean 6ft SSW swell, a 13-second period, and a light offshore breeze from the NNW. The wave energy is strong (1127), and it’s going to be a beauty. The afternoon gets even better with glassy conditions and 5ft, making for some super clean lines. This is the pick of the first week.

Saturday the 25th starts a bit choppier with a cross-offshore wind, but the swell is still a fun 5ft. By afternoon, the wind swings offshore again, cleaning up the 5ft SSW swell. Sunday the 26th is a write-off—strong winds ruin the 4ft swell, and the period is a long 15 seconds, which can make things a bit straight at the beach.

Monday the 27th sees a big jump in size to 10ft, but it’s blown out by onshore winds. The wave energy is massive (4056), but it’s a mess. Not for paddling—this is more of a kite-surfing setup. Tuesday the 28th stays big (10ft, 3335 energy), but the wind is onshore or side-on, so it’s lumpy. Only for the very experienced.

Now, Wednesday the 29th is the next true standout. The morning brings a clean 7ft SSW swell, a 13-second period, and a gentle offshore wind from the NNE. Wave energy is still strong (2261), and the conditions are excellent for experienced surfers. This is a serious session.

Thursday the 30th is a bit smaller at 6ft, but the morning is clean with a cross-offshore breeze. Friday the 31st is another gem: a 7ft swell with a 17-second period (that’s proper groundswell) and a light offshore wind. The energy is pumping (2968), and the afternoon sees 8ft with a 16-second period and light wind. This is a long-period swell, so it’ll be lining up nicely at Fourth Beach, but be aware of longer lulls between sets.

Moving into August, Saturday the 1st is massive—12ft with a 16-second period and 6032 energy. That’s too big for this break, only for experts at the peak of the tide. Sunday the 2nd drops back to a solid 7ft with offshore winds, another excellent session for those who know what they’re doing.

The first week of August is steady, with Monday the 3rd and Tuesday the 4th both offering clean 5ft swells with offshore winds. Wednesday the 5th has a 6ft swell with a 17-second period and fresh offshore winds—clean but a bit windy. The energy is high (3772), but the wind might make it tricky.

From Thursday the 6th onward, the swell stays around 10ft but with strong cross-offshore winds, so it’s more for the committed. The last few days, the 7th and 8th, see the swell drop but the wind stays messy, with the 8th being a total loss to strong cross-shore wind.

So, the standout days are Friday the 24th, Wednesday the 29th, and Friday the 31st. For the long-range, the first week of August looks promising, but keep an eye on the wind.

Rusty.

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