Fourth Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.89° S 121.84° E

Fourth Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 23 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fourth Beach sea temperature is
16.7°C
0.5° 

Fourth Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Fourth Beach surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 18s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 18s period, SW swell with 7,026 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m 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 3.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Mon 24th Aug)7ft (2.1m) 14s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 27th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 18s
Most Powerful 2AM (Thu 27th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fourth Beach over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here, taking a look at what's on the menu for Fourth Beach over the next couple of weeks. It's a bit of a mixed bag, so let's get into it.

We’ve got a solid run of south-west groundswell on the way, but the wind is going to be the real boss here. The first few days are a bit of a write-off, with a messy 8ft cross-on swell on Monday, August 24th, and the wind just making a mess of it. The energy is huge though, hitting 2881 (moderate to strong). Tuesday the 25th afternoon shows some promise with a cleaner 5ft swell from the SW and offshore winds, but it's not going to be the standout.

The real highlight looks to be Wednesday morning, August 26th. We’ve got a clean 7ft SW groundswell with a nice 14-second period and a gentle offshore wind from the NNW. The energy is strong at 1875, and the report says it's excellent for experienced surfers. This is your window for some proper, clean lines. For a few days after that, we get hammered by strong onshore winds and building swell, so that’s a no-go.

Now, looking further ahead, there's a big one to circle. Sunday morning, August 30th, is looking like a potential champion. The swell is a solid 8ft from the SSW with a very long 17-second period. The wind is light and offshore from the NNE, and the energy is massive at 4423. This is a serious, powerful groundswell that will be reeling. For a spot like this, that long period is going to make it very clean and powerful, so it's one for the experienced crew.

The following Monday, August 31st, also has a clean 6ft SSW swell with light offshore winds, keeping the quality high. The first week of September continues to show potential, but the wind gets a bit tricky. The standout then is Tuesday, September 8th. After a few days of dangerously big, unsurfable swell, the morning shows a clean 10ft SSW groundswell with a light offshore wind. The energy is high at 4088, and it’s rated excellent for experienced surfers. A great way to wrap up the forecast.

So, to boil it down: Wednesday the 26th and Sunday the 30th of August are your best bets. The 26th has that classic, clean, manageable size, and the 30th offers a bigger, more powerful swell. The second week is a bit more of a gamble, but the 8th of September is another promising one if you can wait it out. The water temperature is about average for the time of year.

Stay safe and get amongst it.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed night, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Wed night, light winds from the SE by Sat afternoon).

Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SSW
13
2.5
SSW
15
2.3
SSW
14
2
SSW
13
1.7
SSW
13
1.6
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12
1.9
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14
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2.2
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3.5
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18
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16
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2.4
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2.1
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1.7
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1.4
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12
1.2
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11
1
SSW
19
2.5
SSW
18
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
760
2881
2181
1349
998
730
1273
1712
2089
7026
4645
3691
2379
1556
998
587
341
774
4839
Wind (km/h)
20
SW
15
SSW
5
SW
20
N
25
NNW
10
NNW
20
NNW
15
NNW
25
S
20
W
35
SW
30
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25
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25
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25
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S
15
SSE
10
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High Tide
9:05AM0.93m
11:55PM0.53m
9:34AM0.99m
11:14PM0.56m
10:03AM1.03m
11:13PM0.60m
10:31AM1.05m
11:20PM0.65m
10:58AM1.04m
11:32PM0.71m
11:24AM1.00m
11:45PM0.77m
Low Tide
5:08PM0.21m
2:26AM0.52m
5:09PM0.19m
3:17AM0.45m
5:19PM0.18m
3:53AM0.39m
5:33PM0.19m
4:26AM0.34m
5:47PM0.22m
4:58AM0.31m
5:59PM0.27m
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Temp °C
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24
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Feels °C
10
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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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