Fourth Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s break down the next couple of weeks at Fourth Beach.

Right from the start, Monday the 13th of July we get a solid blast of south-southwest groundswell – the swell is running a good 12 ft with a long 17-second period, and the combined energy is pumping at 7826. The water temp is about 62°, normal for this time of year. That Monday is only for big-wave hunters – the size is well over 8 ft, so beginners should stay on the sand. The wind is a moderate cross-shore, making it a bit lumpy, but if you’re experienced and hungry, there’ll be some big, raw rides.

Now, Tuesday the 14th of July is the standout. The swell drops to a more manageable 8 ft, still from the SSW with a solid 15-second period, but the real story is the wind. Tuesday morning brings a light offshore from the NNW with clear skies, and the energy is still strong at 3118. It’s clean, powerful, and set up for experienced surfers to have a proper session. This is the pick of the whole window.

Wednesday the 15th of July stays clean – morning offshore wind at 18 mph, swell at 6 ft, energy down to 1442. The afternoon turns glassy with light offshore breezes and swell at 6 ft. Fun, clean waves for those who don’t mind a smaller size.

Thursday the 16th of July sees another pulse – 7 ft swell with a 16-second period and moderate offshore wind keeping it tidy. Energy is moderate at around 1880-1930. Not a standout, but a solid day for experienced surfers wanting clean waves without the massive size.

From Friday the 17th of July, the swell fades and quality gets patchy. Friday is small – around 4-4 ft – with strong offshore wind (18 mph). Clean but weak energy (under 600). Saturday the 18th of July jumps back to 8-10 ft from the SW with a 13-second period, cross-off wind, energy up to 5750 in the afternoon. Clean but raw.

Sunday the 19th of July offers a clean morning with a 8 ft SSW swell and 16-second period, light cross-off wind, energy at 2701. Another window for experienced crew. The afternoon turns onshore and light, so quality drops.

Monday the 20th of July gives us 8 ft SSW swell with 12-second period, clean under a moderate offshore, energy at 1848. Decent if you time it right.

Then a rough patch: Tuesday the 21st of July is a write-off – strong cross-winds, lumpy. Wednesday the 22nd of July is cleaner but small (4-6 ft) with a very long 21-second period in the afternoon – that long period makes it tricky at a beach break.

Thursday the 23rd of July brings another big pulse: 10-12 ft SSW swell with 16-second period, clean under cross-off winds, energy strong at 5402-6340. One for experts only.

From Friday the 24th of July through Sunday the 26th of July, strong cross-onshore winds and lumpy seas with 6-8 ft swell – poor quality. Not worth it.

Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th of July see a return to cleaner conditions – 6-8 ft SSW swells, clean cross-off winds, moderate energy up to 3945. Marginal but possible for experienced surfers.

The standout of the whole 16 days is Tuesday the 14th of July – 8 ft SSW groundswell, light offshore wind, clean conditions, strong energy. Circle that one.

Rusty.

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