Fourth Beach surfForecast / WA – Far South / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Friday 28 Nov 2025 AWST
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Fourth Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Fourth Beach sea temperature is
18.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fourth Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Fourth Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 01) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fourth Beach in the next 12 days are 2.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 03) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Dec 02) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 1st Dec)5ft (1.6m) 15s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 1st Dec)5ft (1.6m) 15s
Most Powerful 5PM (Wed 3rd Dec)7.5ft (2.3m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fourth Beach over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Sun morning, fresh winds from the ESE by Mon afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Mon night, calm by Wed night).

Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Fri
05
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
0
1
1
1
3
2
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
3
1
0
3
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
SW
1.3
SW
1.4
SSW
1.3
S
1.2
S
1.2
SW
1.6
SW
1.7
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
0.9
SW
1.2
SSW
1.9
SSW
2.3
SSW
2.1
SSW
1.9
SSW
2.1
SSW
2
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.7
SSW
Period(s) (?)141413131312151413131212131313121313121212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)101661263258145144911031065820494341205472124516251281113413231132904802
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSW
15
SW
25
SSW
15
SSW
15
SSW
20
SSE
15
ENE
10
ESE
30
ESE
30
N
30
SW
25
S
10
SE
20
S
20
S
10
ESE
15
S
25
SSE
0
NNW
15
SSW
15
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
off
crosscrossoffcross-
on
oncross-
on
ononcross-
on
ononglasscross-
on
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:03AM
0.63
5:23AM
0.65
8:37PM
0.68
7:50AM
0.63
8:33PM
0.80
9:03AM
0.62
8:52PM
0.92
10:00AM
0.59
9:20PM
1.04
10:52AM
0.54
9:53PM
1.12
11:43AM
0.48
10:26PM
1.17
12:38PM
0.41
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:45AM
0.63
1:40PM
0.38
2:39AM
0.50
1:54PM
0.41
3:23AM
0.37
2:11PM
0.44
4:07AM
0.27
2:27PM
0.45
4:53AM
0.18
2:40PM
0.45
5:41AM
0.14
2:46PM
0.43
6:31AM
0.12
2:34PM
0.40
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Fri
05
Sunrise-4:35--4:35--4:33--4:33--4:33--4:33--4:33-
Sunset--6:45--6:46--6:47--6:49--6:49--6:50--6:51
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C141717161817152426242619171817161717161818
Feels °C (?)111312131614132121172015161513121413131515
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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 12 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Far South of Western Australia? If you are looking for accommodation near Fourth Beach, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Far South of Western Australia, consider staying in Esperance which is 5 km (3 miles) away.

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