Fourth Beach surfForecast / WA – Far South / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Monday 19 Jan 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
20.5° C
(Which is 1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fourth Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Fourth Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 25) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fourth Beach in the next 12 days are 3.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 26) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 22) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Sun 25th Jan)6ft (1.8m) 14s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 26th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 17s
Most Powerful 5AM (Mon 26th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fourth Beach over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Mon morning, fresh winds from the ESE by Tue afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
3
0
0
2
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
3
4
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.5
SSW
1.3
SSW
3
SSW
3
SSW
2.3
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.4
SW
1.2
SSW
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
1.3
SW
0.7
SSW
1.6
SSW
2.4
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.1
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.9
SSW
3.5
SSW
Period(s) (?)131318171615141313121213121717161515141316
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)689590558144782697150810147114373092512095282671456275625631927125812645672
Wind
(km/h)
20
SSE
25
SE
20
E
25
ESE
35
ESE
20
E
25
ESE
35
ESE
25
ENE
15
NNE
20
E
15
NW
25
SW
30
SSW
20
SSW
15
S
25
SE
25
ENE
10
ENE
25
SSE
20
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
oncross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:26PM
0.46
11:22PM
1.07
12:38PM
0.48
11:49PM
1.04
12:52PM
0.53
12:16AM
0.98
1:07PM
0.58
12:40AM
0.90
1:27PM
0.64
12:57AM
0.79
1:54PM
0.70
12:52AM
0.67
2:35PM
0.75
11:26PM
0.58
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:12PM
0.36
6:52AM
0.11
4:48PM
0.34
7:09AM
0.16
5:24PM
0.34
7:24AM
0.22
6:02PM
0.36
7:33AM
0.29
6:44PM
0.41
7:35AM
0.34
7:36PM
0.48
7:21AM
0.37
9:11PM
0.57
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Sunrise5:00--5:01--5:01--5:03--5:03--5:05--5:05--
Sunset-7:05--7:05--7:04--7:04--7:02--7:02--7:01-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C191916212117202117272826212118181917282920
Feels °C (?)161512161512161512232623191712151511282919
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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 12 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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