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Fourth Beach surfForecast / WA – Far South / Australia
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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
19.5° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 (May 07) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 16s period. 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 4.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (May 07) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 7th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 7th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Fri 1st May) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fourth Beach over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Thu afternoon, strong winds from the SSW by Fri night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | |
1700 | 1362 | 3447 | 4308 | 5143 | 2935 | 2688 | 2228 | 1393 | 1270 | 1125 | 904 | 816 | 875 | 787 | 610 | 573 | 845 | 1032 | 4077 | 2577 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | |
High Tide | 10:21PM0.71m | 10:24AM1.13m | 10:35PM0.66m | 10:45AM1.17m | 10:47PM0.62m | 11:07AM1.18m | 10:54PM0.58m | 11:28AM1.17m | 10:56PM0.54m | 11:48AM1.15m | 10:47PM0.51m | 12:09PM1.11m | 10:17PM0.50m | 12:32PM1.06m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:00PM0.41m | 3:31AM0.44m | 5:29PM0.40m | 3:37AM0.42m | 6:00PM0.41m | 3:44AM0.39m | 6:32PM0.42m | 3:51AM0.38m | 7:07PM0.45m | 3:56AM0.37m | 7:48PM0.47m | 3:59AM0.36m | 8:51PM0.49m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | |
5:13 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | 5:06 | |
— | 3 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 19 | 17 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 |
17 | 13 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | — | — | — | SSW 13 | SSE 8 | — | — | SSE 9 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 |
1700 | 1362 | — | — | — | 2935 | 179 | — | — | 549 | 1125 | 904 | 816 | 875 | 787 | 610 | 541 | 503 | 881 | 4077 | 2577 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 487 | 745 | 619 | 325 | 158 | 99 | 384 | 845 | 1032 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 14 | SW 24 | SW 21 | SSW 20 | SSE 8 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 150 | 22 | 117 | 267 | 45 | 106 | 336 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 7 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | S 12 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 15 | SE 8 | — | — | — |
— | 351 | 3447 | 4308 | 5143 | 1816 | 2688 | 2228 | 1393 | 1270 | 1098 | — | — | — | — | — | 573 | 15 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1274 | 1387 | 1387 | 578 | 578 | 578 | 578 | 578 | 578 | 578 | 578 | 578 | 625 | 232 | 232 | 578 | 232 | 437 | 474 | 2 | 1 |
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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.












