Fourth Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.89° S 121.84° E

Fourth Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 04 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fourth Beach sea temperature is
16.5° C
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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 4 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 31ft (9.5m), 19s period, SSW swell with 62,573 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 17s period with SW 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 Tuesday (Aug 04) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fourth Beach in the next 16 days are 9.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) 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 1.3m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 4th Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 17s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 9th Aug)21ft (6.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 10th Aug)31ft (9.5m) 19s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming up at Fourth Beach.

We’ve got a solid run of swell on the way, but it’s not all smooth sailing. The water temp is right around 62°, which is dead on average for this time of year, so no need to dig out the thickest rubber just yet.

The first real action kicks off Wednesday morning, August 5th. Swell is 7 ft from the SW, with a deep 16-second period pushing serious energy (2201). Winds are light cross-off out of the NW, which should keep things clean. This is an advanced wave – over that 5 ft mark, so not for the learners. That long period means the sets will have plenty of push and shape, but expect gaps between them. This one’s worth an early paddle.

Thursday morning, August 6th, is the real standout. Swell holds at 10 ft from the SW, 16-second period, and combined energy is pumping (4176). Winds are offshore out of the N at 12 mph, giving you that clean, lined-up look. This is expert territory – 10 ft is solid, and the offshore wind will make for some memorable rides. If you’ve got the skill and the board, be there.

Friday afternoon, August 7th, offers a glassy moment. Swell drops to 8 ft from the SSW, period still a solid 15 seconds. Winds go dead calm – glass. That’s a rare treat, so if the tide lines up, it’ll be as clean as it gets.

Now, from Saturday the 8th through nearly the end of the second week, things get rowdy. Saturday morning kicks off with 15 ft swell and a short, choppy 10-second period, with a 31 mph crosswind. That’s a washing machine. Not for paddling. Sunday and Monday only get bigger – 16 ft to 20 ft – with strong winds and crossed-up conditions. This is kite-surf territory, not surfboard country. The energy readings (19809, 16215) tell you there’s plenty of power, but the wind and size make it ugly for a paddle surfer.

That big, messy stretch runs right through until around mid-August. You’ll see periods of cleaner cross-off winds, like Thursday the 13th morning (WNW 16 mph, 13 ft, 18-second period), but at 13 ft, it’s still too large for most. Only the best-equipped crew should even consider it.

Finally, things settle around August 18th and 19th. Tuesday afternoon the 18th sees 7 ft from the SSW, 15-second period, with light cross-off winds out of the WNW. Clean, manageable conditions, though the combined energy (1860) is moderate. Wednesday the 19th drops to 6 ft and 5 ft – still cross-off, but the wind picks up a bit. These are more accessible for a broader range of surfers, but the magic of the earlier days is gone.

Best on offer: Thursday morning, August 6th. That 10 ft SW swell with 12 mph offshore N wind is the pick of the 16 days. It’s clean, powerful, and if you’re an expert, you don’t want to miss it. Friday afternoon’s glass-off is the bonus round.

Crowds? Fourth Beach can get a few heads on it – it’s listed as sometimes busy, so expect company on those clean days.

Keep an eye on the long-range stuff around the 18th and 19th – it’s promising but less certain. Forecasts can shift.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Sat morning). Mainly near gales.

Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Sunday
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
SW
17
2.1
SW
16
3
SSW
16
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SSW
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SW
16
2.5
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2.5
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2.5
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2.3
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5.5
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6.5
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5.5
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3003
2201
4258
4504
4176
3543
3528
3644
3371
2243
3414
8217
21775
16575
13260
7655
12766
33998
34803
Wind (km/h)
20
WNW
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5
SSE
20
NNE
20
N
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20
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55
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High Tide
2:02AM0.85m
12:14PM0.68m
3:00AM0.87m
5:31AM0.90m
8:04AM1.00m
9:02AM1.10m
9:47AM1.17m
00:21AM0.57m
Low Tide
8:25AM0.61m
6:46PM0.45m
5:58PM0.40m
5:16PM0.32m
5:12PM0.23m
5:27PM0.17m
5:48PM0.15m
3:13AM0.53m
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Feels °C
14
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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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