Surf Forecasts:
Fourth Beach surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 11AM (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 4,664 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 17s 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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m 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-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (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
Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Fourth Beach. It’s a bit of a slow start, but there’s some real potential later on if you’re patient.
The first few days are a write-off, to be honest. Thursday the 27th and Friday the 28th are all about strong onshore winds and messy, lumpy conditions. You’re looking at a SE wind howling in at 15 to 25 mph, just chopping everything up. The swell is there, around 8ft to 5ft from the SW, but it’s a frustrating, blown-out affair. You’d be better off doing something else.
Saturday the 29th is still rough. The wind eases a touch, but it’s a cross-shore breeze, and the swell is a weird mix. You’ll see a long-period groundswell of 21 seconds pushing in from the SSW, but it’s only 3ft to 3ft. The energy is low-moderate (943 to 1238), and it’s just not enough to get excited about. The afternoon might be a very marginal day, but I wouldn’t hold your breath.
Now, Sunday the 30th is where it all turns around. This is the standout. The wind swings around to a light NE breeze, coming offshore, and the sky clears. The swell from the SSW jumps up to a solid 8ft with a 19-second period, and the energy is pumping (4260). It’s going to be clean, lined up, and powerful. This is for experienced surfers only – that 8ft is no joke, and the long period means it’ll be a fair bit of work to get out. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.
Monday the 31st starts clean with a fresh NNW offshore wind and 7ft swell, but it’s a bit all over the place with the wind shifting later in the day. Tuesday the 1st of September has a clean morning with a 8ft SW swell and a cross-off wind, but it gets messy in the arvo. Wednesday the 2nd and Thursday the 3rd are a bit of a mixed bag with cross-shore winds and average shape.
Another big standout is shaping up for Friday the 4th of September. The morning looks excellent with a light WNW cross-off breeze and a solid 10ft SSW swell. The energy is strong (3199), and the conditions are clean. This is another one for the experienced crew.
Then… it gets insane. Saturday the 5th and Sunday the 6th of September, the swell is predicted to be way too big for Fourth Beach. We’re talking 18ft and 13ft swells from the SW. The energy numbers are massive (12035 and 7520), but it’s just not a paddle-in situation. It’s more of a watch-from-the-cliffs kind of day. The same goes for Monday the 7th and Tuesday the 8th of September – 18ft and 15ft swells with strong offshore winds. It’s a spectacle, but not for a surfboard.
After that, things settle down a bit. Wednesday the 9th and Thursday the 10th of September bring back manageable 10ft swells with clean conditions and good offshore winds. The best of the bunch is Thursday the 10th morning, with a gentle N offshore wind and that 10ft SSW groundswell. It’s an excellent, clean option for the experienced surfer.
So, to wrap it up: the first few days are a bust. Sunday the 30th of August and the morning of Thursday the 4th and 10th of September are your absolute best bets for a decent paddle. Get on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed night, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Wed night, strong winds from the SE by Thu afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Mon morning, light winds from the NNW by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | ||||||||||||||
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 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
4714 | 3238 | 2413 | 1203 | 880 | 700 | 421 | 551 | 782 | 3129 | 4260 | 3858 | 2480 | 1928 | 1809 | 1756 | 3079 | 2379 | 1321 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:13PM0.60m | 10:31AM1.05m | 11:20PM0.65m | 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 | ||||||
Low Tide | 3:53AM0.39m | 5:33PM0.19m | 4:26AM0.34m | 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 | |||||||
— | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
5:30 | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | |
mm | — | — | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 20 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 15 |
Feels °C | 13 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 18 | 22 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 14 |
4714 | 3238 | 2413 | 1203 | 880 | 700 | 421 | 303 | 397 | 3129 | 4260 | 3858 | 2480 | 1928 | 1809 | 1756 | 3079 | 2379 | 1321 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | S 21 | S 21 | SW 22 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | — | SE 6 | E 6 | N 4 | E 6 | — | SW 16 | — |
— | — | — | — | 9 | 9 | 127 | 551 | 782 | 35 | 21 | — | 8 | 10 | 3 | 3 | — | 1060 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | S 16 | S 25 | S 14 | S 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 6 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 5 | 13 | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 5 | ESE 6 | E 6 | ESE 6 | NNE 3 | NNW 4 | W 4 | SW 5 | — | — | — |
— | 83 | 302 | 443 | 376 | 268 | 171 | 85 | 59 | 49 | 60 | 34 | 8 | 30 | 8 | 77 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 120 | 1281 | 1057 | 587 | 634 | 578 | 437 | 578 | 578 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 232 | 629 | 288 | 141 | 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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