Surf Forecasts:
Fourth Beach surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, SSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 15s period, SSW swell with 7,040 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 5AM (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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 11s. 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 4.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fourth Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let’s take a look at what’s coming up.
The first wave action kicks off Thursday morning, July 30th, at Fourth Beach. It’s a clean start with a moderate offshore breeze from the north pushing in a 5ft SSW groundswell. The period is a very long 15 seconds, so the energy is deep and powerful with a combined energy reading of 1363 (moderate wave energy). The water temperature is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual there. That 17-second period on Friday afternoon is a real treat though – the swell jumps to 8ft, still from the SSW, with a gentle offshore wind. The combined energy shoots up to 3727 (strong wave energy), and the call is excellent surf for experienced surfers. That’s a standout session for those who know what they’re doing.
Friday morning is still clean but the swell is building at 6ft, and the wind is cross-offshore. It’s good, but the afternoon is where the real magic is. Saturday takes a turn for the worse with a strong SW cross-onshore wind making a mess of the 10ft swell, so we’ll be sitting that one out. The combined energy is still high (4682), but it’s lumpy and poor.
Sunday morning, August 2nd, bounces back nicely. The swell is still a solid 10ft, but the wind swings to a gentle NE cross-offshore, and the energy is strong at 3651 (strong wave energy). The call is excellent for experienced surfers again. Monday offers a lighter day with a 5ft to 6ft SSW swell, clean conditions, and moderate energy (945 to 1527). Tuesday morning, August 4th, is a standout with a 6ft, 19-second groundswell, offshore wind, and a combined energy of 3550 (strong wave energy). The period is very long, so the sets will be clean and powerful at this point break-friendly setup.
From Wednesday onward, things get tricky. The swell jumps to 12ft and up, and the wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, making it choppy and poor. By Thursday, August 6th, the swell is 12ft with a 16-second period, but the wind is cross-onshore, and the energy is massive at 5437 (very strong wave energy). The file says it’s too big for this break, so even with clean conditions, it’s not for us. Friday and Saturday, August 7th and 8th, see similar issues – the swell is 16ft on Saturday with a combined energy of 11184 (very strong wave energy), but the wind is bad, and the wave quality is poor for paddling. This setup looks like it’s more for the kite surfers than paddle surfers.
The end of the run, from August 9th through the 14th, is mostly a washout. The swell stays big (8ft to 18ft) with onshore or cross-onshore winds and poor surf conditions. The combined energy is often in the thousands (strong to very strong), but the quality just isn’t there. The best bet is to keep an eye on the first few days – Thursday afternoon, July 30th, and Friday afternoon, July 31st, are the true standouts. After that, it’s a waiting game for the next clean window.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1139 | 899 | 799 | 2196 | 3428 | 4295 | 4925 | 4033 | 7040 | 3388 | 2130 | 996 | 1209 | 1001 | 1423 | 1626 | 4454 | 3457 | 4620 | 5101 | 3361 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:12AM1.14m | 00:17AM0.60m | 11:39AM1.11m | 00:30AM0.64m | 12:05PM1.07m | 00:45AM0.69m | 12:28PM0.99m | 1:03AM0.74m | 12:46PM0.89m | 1:27AM0.80m | 12:52PM0.78m | 2:02AM0.85m | 12:14PM0.68m | 3:00AM0.87m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:36PM0.24m | 4:42AM0.43m | 6:52PM0.28m | 5:17AM0.42m | 7:06PM0.33m | 5:52AM0.43m | 7:15PM0.38m | 6:31AM0.47m | 7:19PM0.43m | 7:17AM0.53m | 7:12PM0.45m | 8:25AM0.61m | 6:46PM0.45m | ||||||||
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 | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — |
 | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 21 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 21 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 |
Feels °C | 8 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 16 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SE 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 1139 | 899 | 799 | 2196 | 3428 | 4295 | 3284 | 8 | 7040 | 3388 | 2130 | 996 | 1209 | 1001 | 1423 | 1626 | 4454 | 3457 | 4620 | 5101 | 3361 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 19 | SSE 8 | — | — | SE 15 | — | — | — | SE 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | SSE 9 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | SSE 8 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 133 | 72 | 475 | 6 | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | 7 | 498 | 209 | 30 | 302 | 1424 | 6 | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 22 | SSW 20 | SSE 9 | SE 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 10 | — | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 91 | 165 | 26 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | 26 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 3 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | — | W 5 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | — | — | — | NE 4 | NNE 4 | ENE 4 | — | WNW 3 | — | — | SSW 16 | — | — |
| kJ | 8 | 5 | 15 | 16 | — | 52 | 4925 | 4033 | — | — | — | 15 | 10 | 1 | — | 7 | — | — | 2510 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 232 | 0 | 578 | 578 | 578 | 160 | 0 | 175 | 120 | 121 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 141 | 28 | 578 | 578 |
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