Fourth Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.89° S 121.84° E

Fourth Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 25 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fourth Beach sea temperature is
16.8° C
0.1° 

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: Friday 31 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 19s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 19s period, SSW swell with 9,171 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 20s. 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 19s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sat 25th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s
Best Surf11PM (Fri 31st Jul)11ft (3.5m) 19s
Most Powerful11PM (Fri 31st Jul)11ft (3.5m) 19s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here again, but this time in feet and miles per hour. Same story, different numbers.

Fourth Beach is looking at a good run of south-southwest groundswell over the next couple of weeks, but there’s plenty of weather to work through. Mostly a spot for the advanced crew when it gets big, but there are a few windows that will glass right up for a good session.

The first real window is Saturday morning, 25th July. You’re looking at a 5ft SSW swell with 12-second period, light offshore wind from the north-northwest at 12 mph. Water temp is around 62°, normal for the season. Clean lines, moderate energy – a real way to start the weekend. The afternoon has a touch more: 5ft, still offshore light winds from the north-northeast, the water’s clean.

Sunday the 26th gets ugly fast. Morning has a tiny 3ft swell but 28 mph cross-offshore winds from the west-northwest – messy. Then the afternoon goes cross-shore with 35 mph winds, 12ft of swell from the southwest; that’s kite-surfing territory.

Monday through Tuesday (27th-28th) stays rough. 10ft to 10ft SSW swell, choppy cross-onshore wind. The energy numbers jump into the thousands. Not fun.

Wednesday morning, 29th July – that’s the first real standout. 8ft SSW groundswell from 13 seconds, offshore breeze from the north-northeast at just 6 mph. Clean, powerful, strong energy build. Crowds are a possibility when it cleans up like this. Afternoon gets cross-onshore and choppy.

Thursday 30th July splits nicely – morning has 5ft clean SSW swell, winds offshore from the north at 16 mph, still clean. But the afternoon is the true gem: 6ft with a 15-second period, glassy winds from the north at 3 mph. That’s a clean, powerful, long-period wave, strong energy (1676) – sets with plenty of gap.

Friday 31st July afternoon is the absolute pick of the campaign. 8ft SSW, 16-second groundswell and glassy conditions – barely a whisper of wind from the northwest. Deep energy (5136). This is a serious expert session. Morning is cross-offshore but still clean.

The first week of August gets messy: onshore winds, strong cross-shore winds through the 2nd and 3rd, big cross-off winds on the 3rd and 4th. Watch for the big swell on Sunday 9th August: 13ft of SSW groundswell, 17-second period, glassy in both morning and afternoon. That’s a massive, long period groundswell with energy up over 7000. Expert only. The wave will be thick, heavy, and heaving on the bank. Beginners and intermediate – stay well clear.

Best picks: Wednesday 29th July morning and Friday 31st July afternoon. Clean, powerful, rideable. The big swells on the 9th are reserved for the guns.

Keep you on the right tide.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Sat afternoon, strong winds from the WSW by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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SSW
12
1.5
SSW
12
1.2
SSW
11
1
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16
3.5
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4
SW
14
3
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14
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13
2.5
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15
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2.1
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1.8
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1.6
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1.7
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15
1.4
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19
2.5
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17
2.5
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16
3.5
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
579
616
341
499
3229
7121
3940
2754
2989
3933
3035
2247
1930
1430
1572
1125
1193
1466
3592
3345
7890
Wind (km/h)
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NNW
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NNE
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NNW
45
WNW
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W
35
SW
25
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20
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15
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NNE
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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
11:39AM1.11m
00:30AM0.64m
Low Tide
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
6:52PM0.28m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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