Fourth Beach surfForecast / WA – Far South / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Sunday 31 May 2026 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
18.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Fourth Beach surf forecast from 30 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 2 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, SSW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 1 Jun, 2PM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 13s period, SW swell with 12,063 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 2 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 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 Tuesday (Jun 02) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 20s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fourth Beach in the next 16 days are 6.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 01) at 2PM. 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 Sunday (May 31) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 2nd Jun)11ft (3.5m) 12s
Best Surf 5AM (Tue 2nd Jun)11ft (3.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 2PM (Mon 1st Jun)20ft (6.0m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (gales from the W on Sun night, moderate winds from the W by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
3
3
4
4
4
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!
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
13
3.5
W
10
6
SW
12
5.5
SSW
13
4
SSW
12
3
SSW
11
3
SW
9
3.5
SW
12
2.5
SW
13
2.5
SSW
12
2.5
SSW
12
1.9
SSW
11
1.4
SSW
16
2.1
SSW
16
2.4
SSW
16
2.5
SSW
15
3.5
SSW
19
4
SSW
17
3.5
SSW
17
3
SSW
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
529
434
2452
11961
10819
4493
1829
1398
2888
2313
1839
1960
910
1029
2075
2716
3009
9000
8591
6711
5523
Wind (km/h)
45
NW
45
WNW
60
NW
65
WSW
55
SW
30
WSW
35
WNW
50
W
35
WSW
25
WSW
20
SSW
20
WSW
25
WNW
15
WSW
15
NW
15
NW
5
ESE
20
NNE
35
NNW
30
N
30
NW
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
off
off
off
cross-off
High Tide
10:26AM1.23m
10:58PM0.54m
10:53AM1.23m
11:29PM0.51m
11:19AM1.21m
00:00AM0.49m
11:44AM1.19m
00:34AM0.48m
12:10PM1.15m
1:20AM0.48m
12:37PM1.10m
1:09PM1.03m
Low Tide
6:21PM0.40m
2:52AM0.45m
6:55PM0.39m
3:07AM0.44m
7:30PM0.39m
3:19AM0.44m
8:07PM0.40m
8:47PM0.42m
9:30PM0.45m
10:16PM0.49m
rain showers
clear
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:48
6:48
6:48
6:48
6:50
6:50
6:50
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:52
4:51
4:51
4:51
4:51
4:50
4:50
1
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
3
1
1
Temp °C
21
20
16
15
15
15
17
19
16
16
15
15
13
15
15
15
17
17
18
15
16
14
12
4
2
3
6
9
11
6
11
10
11
7
10
12
11
14
13
10
9
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
13
4
SSW
12
3
SSW
11
1.6
S
11
1
SSE
11
1.1
SSE
11
2.5
SSW
12
2.5
SSW
12
1.9
SSW
11
1.6
SSW
11
2.1
SSW
16
2.4
SSW
16
2.5
SSW
15
3.5
SSW
19
4
SSW
17
3.5
SSW
17
3
SSW
17
Energy kJ
529
434
536
4493
1829
606
240
270
1839
1960
910
573
2075
2716
3009
9000
8591
6711
5523
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
4
0.1
E
8
0.2
SSW
20
1.3
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
15
1
SSE
11
0.8
SSE
11
1.2
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
20
0.3
SE
10
0.4
SSW
24
0.3
SE
10
0.3
SE
10
0.3
ESE
9
Energy kJ
1
1
38
561
246
222
146
661
1029
149
14
217
15
15
17
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
8
0.1
SE
8
0.4
SW
18
0.7
SSW
17
0.6
SSE
10
0.5
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.2
SSW
26
0.3
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
Energy kJ
2
3
84
249
68
49
24
64
15
33
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
NW
5
2.1
W
6
3.5
W
10
6
SW
12
5.5
SSW
13
2.5
SSW
12
0.8
WNW
4
3
SW
9
3.5
SW
12
2.5
SW
13
2
SSW
13
0.4
E
9
0.9
WNW
4
Energy kJ
80
325
2452
11961
10819
2221
25
1398
2888
2313
1301
27
22
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
4
4
3
4
3
3
2
3
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
7
5
4
4
Distance (km)
1057
1163
1387
1950
625
232
862
862
625
578
432
175
141
160
0
0
0
1
373
160
288
Best forecast wave conditions in Far South of Western Australia
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
4
5
5
8
8
9
6
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
2
5
6
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
8
8
9
9
9
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
7
6
5
5
4
5
5
6
4
4
5
5
5
4
5
8
5
5
7
9
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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.

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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