Fourth Beach surfForecast / WA – Far South / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Friday 24 Oct 2025 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
17.9° C
(Which is 1.7°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 Wednesday (Oct 29) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s. 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 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 31) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 28) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 29th Oct)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 30th Oct)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Most Powerful 2AM (Fri 31st Oct)10ft (3.0m) 12s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the SSE by Sun night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Tue night, light winds from the N by Wed night).

Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
3
1
0
4
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.6
SW
1.8
WSW
2.5
SW
2
SSW
1.5
S
0.7
SW
1
SW
1.1
SW
1.2
SW
1.2
SW
1.2
SW
1
SW
0.7
SW
0.9
SW
1
SW
0.9
SW
1
SW
1.8
SW
3
SW
Period(s) (?)11111367881514131314131312141816151312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)18611713625365352728721739541250956452533615730560037141810862690
Wind
(km/h)
20
WSW
15
S
25
WNW
40
W
35
WSW
25
SSW
20
SSW
20
S
15
SSE
15
SSE
20
SE
20
NE
15
E
35
ESE
35
NE
30
WSW
20
S
10
N
25
W
30
SW
20
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
oncross-
off
crosscross-
on
ononononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
onoffcrosscross-
on
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:00AM
0.51
11:26PM
1.02
10:58AM
0.46
11:44PM
1.00
10:44AM
0.42
12:03AM
0.96
10:03AM
0.40
12:23AM
0.91
12:45AM
0.84
1:03AM
0.74
11:52PM
0.64
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:09PM
0.25
6:48AM
0.32
4:09PM
0.24
7:27AM
0.36
4:08PM
0.23
8:33AM
0.40
4:02PM
0.22
3:47PM
0.22
3:20PM
0.23
3:02PM
0.24
2:10AM
0.63
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Sunrise5:01--5:00--4:58--4:58--4:56--4:56--4:54--
Sunset-6:12--6:13--6:14--6:15--6:15--6:16--6:17-
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
clear
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
Rain (mm)
--1----------------1-
Temp. °C231916171716151514151514192017221916221716
Feels °C (?)201413981010111111101015149161615171110
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for WA - Far South

  1. weather stationWind Update Continuing clean conditions at Fourth Beach (light winds from the SE at Norseman Airport 187 km from Fourth Beach). 0.8m 11s groundswell from the SSW with a 0.3m 15s groundswell, also from the SSW. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.

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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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