Fourth Beach surfForecast / WA – Far South / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Saturday 29 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 Sunday (Nov 30) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fourth Beach in the next 12 days are 2.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 04) 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 0.8m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Dec 02) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sun 30th Nov)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 5th Dec)7.5ft (2.3m) 12s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 4th Dec)8ft (2.4m) 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 (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the NNE by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
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Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
1
0
3
2
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
4
0
1
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
SW
1.2
S
1.3
S
1.2
S
1.2
SW
1.6
SW
1.7
SSW
1.4
SW
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
0.9
SW
1.2
SW
1.6
SSW
2
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.9
SSW
2.3
SSW
2.3
SSW
2
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.7
SSW
Period(s) (?)141213131215141313121213131312121312121212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)6124305814514491103106573249434120552582213219641047173015991163904748
Wind
(km/h)
15
WSW
25
SSW
15
S
15
S
20
SE
15
NE
5
ESE
30
ESE
30
NNE
25
SW
20
S
15
S
20
SSW
20
SSW
10
SSE
15
S
20
SSE
5
ESE
20
S
20
S
5
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
off
crosscrossoffcross-
on
ononononononcross-
on
glassononglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
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
11:00PM
1.18
Low Tide
/ height (m)
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
Friday
05
Sunrise4:35--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-
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C171716171715252624282017171715171715181816
Feels °C (?)141314141312222116211815151412141411151512
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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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