Fourth Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.89° S 121.84° E

Fourth Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 24 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fourth Beach sea temperature is
16.7° C
0.2° 

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 24 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 4,697 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 13s 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fourth Beach in the next 16 days are 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 8AM. 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 Sunday (Jul 26) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Fri 24th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 13s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 28th Jul)8ft (2.4m) 14s
Most Powerful 8AM (Mon 27th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

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.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, strong winds from the WNW by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Mon morning, calm by Tue night).

Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
12
1.4
SSW
12
1.5
SSW
12
1.2
SSW
11
1.3
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
15
3
WSW
10
3
SW
14
3
SSW
14
2.5
SSW
14
3
SSW
15
2.5
SSW
14
2.4
SSW
14
2.2
SSW
13
2.1
SSW
13
2
SSW
15
1.7
SSW
15
1.7
SSW
15
1.8
SSW
14
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1127
828
645
579
616
341
730
576
1465
4053
3532
2689
3288
2831
2151
1624
1420
1907
1275
1310
1265
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
5
ESE
15
N
15
NW
10
NNE
25
NNW
35
NNW
35
NW
45
WNW
30
WSW
30
SW
20
SSW
15
SSE
10
SE
10
NNE
15
NNE
10
SE
25
NNE
20
NNW
10
S
10
NNE
Wind State
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High Tide
8:37AM0.99m
9:12AM1.05m
9:44AM1.09m
11:57PM0.51m
10:15AM1.13m
11:53PM0.54m
10:44AM1.14m
00:04AM0.57m
11:12AM1.14m
00:17AM0.60m
Low Tide
6:51PM0.35m
6:16PM0.33m
5:51PM0.30m
5:51PM0.26m
2:24AM0.50m
6:03PM0.23m
3:25AM0.47m
6:19PM0.22m
4:07AM0.44m
6:36PM0.24m
4:42AM0.43m
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Temp °C
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16
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Feels °C
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5
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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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