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Fourth Beach Surf Forecast
/ WA – Far South (31 breaks) / Western Australia (159 breaks) /
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Fourth Beach surfForecast / WA – Far South / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Tuesday 24 Mar 2026 AWSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
21.6° C
(Which is 2.0°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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 30) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fourth Beach in the next 16 days are 2.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 25) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 28) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Mon 30th Mar) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Mon 30th Mar) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Wed 25th Mar) | 7ft (2.2m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fourth Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (gales from the NE on Sat night, light winds from the WNW by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | |||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 8 | 6 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 787 | 669 | 443 | 637 | 1983 | 1384 | 928 | 787 | 534 | 469 | 399 | 252 | 269 | 326 | 261 | 205 | 372 | 359 | 196 | 158 | 261 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:03PM 1.02 | 1:24PM 0.95 | 1:31PM 0.86 | 7:29PM 0.87 | 12:48PM 0.76 | 8:37PM 0.94 | 11:57AM 0.69 | 9:18PM 0.97 | 11:12AM 0.68 | 9:50PM 0.97 | 10:50AM 0.72 | 10:16PM 0.94 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:23AM 0.24 | 4:21AM 0.18 | 4:01PM 0.85 | 4:29AM 0.16 | 2:48PM 0.74 | 4:38AM 0.18 | 3:08PM 0.63 | 4:45AM 0.22 | 3:34PM 0.52 | 4:48AM 0.28 | 4:02PM 0.43 | 4:48AM 0.33 | |||||||||
Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:59 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:55 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:53 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:51 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 6 | - | - | - | - | - | 2 |
| Temp. °C | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 23 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
| Feels °C (?) | 15 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 20 |
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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.
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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