Fourth Beach surfForecast / WA – Far South / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Sunday 22 Feb 2026 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
21.0° C
(Which is 1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


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 Sunday (Feb 22) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fourth Beach in the next 12 days are 3.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Feb 22) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Feb 25) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sun 22nd Feb)11ft (3.5m) 15s
Best Surf 8PM (Sun 22nd Feb)11ft (3.5m) 15s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 22nd Feb)11ft (3.5m) 15s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the ESE by Tue afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Wed night, light winds from the ENE by Sat morning).

Sun
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
!
4
4
0
3
0
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3.5
SSW
3
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.4
SSW
2.1
SSW
2.4
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.1
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.3
SSW
1
SSW
1
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
1.5
ESE
0.5
SW
0.7
SSW
2
SW
2.1
SSW
2.5
SSW
Period(s) (?)151414141414141413131312121211610126814
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)517339292534207915412277232517211190837512299269153154129511292645933029
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSE
15
NE
5
SSW
30
SE
15
E
25
ESE
40
ESE
25
ENE
20
E
35
E
35
NE
15
E
35
ESE
25
NE
20
E
35
ESE
30
NE
10
ENE
25
ESE
45
SSW
30
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
off
glasscross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crossonon
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:59PM
0.58
1:38PM
0.90
2:15PM
0.88
7:34PM
0.86
8:47PM
0.96
1:15PM
0.63
9:30PM
1.03
12:19PM
0.58
10:05PM
1.06
11:50AM
0.58
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:54PM
0.47
5:56AM
0.33
5:25AM
0.27
5:06AM
0.19
5:04AM
0.12
5:13AM
0.08
2:36PM
0.63
5:26AM
0.08
3:22PM
0.52
5:38AM
0.11
Sun
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunrise--5:33--5:35--5:35--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:39
Sunset6:37--6:37--6:36--6:34--6:32--6:31--6:30--
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C181721211821221925272326252224252328281918
Feels °C (?)141520171418171321221623201621201826261311
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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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