Fourth Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.89° S 121.84° E

Fourth Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 30 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fourth Beach sea temperature is
16.6°C
0.6° 

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 29 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 6,211 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 17s 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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 22s. 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 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sun 30th Aug)8ft (2.4m) 17s
Best Surf 8AM (Fri 4th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sat 5th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

We’ve got a solid stretch of groundswell lining up for Fourth Beach, but it’s a mixed bag of good and gnarly. The standout is absolutely the morning of Thursday, 10 September. That’s the one to circle on the calendar. Right now, though, the water temp is sitting at 62°F, which is about average for this time of year—nothing to write home about, but not a shock to the system.

Okay, let’s start with Sunday, 30 August. Morning kicks off with some serious energy. We’re looking at an 8ft SSW groundswell with a very long 18-second period, and the combined energy is pumping (4551). The wind is a cross-off from the NNE at 9 mph, so the surf is clean. This is excellent for experienced surfers, but that size and power means it’s for the crew who know what they’re doing. The afternoon holds similar size, but the wind picks up a touch.

Monday, 31 August, the swell drops a bit to 7ft, but the wind is stronger and more cross-off, so it’s a bit messier. The energy is still moderate (1904), but the quality drops off. By Tuesday, 1 September, we’re back up to 8ft, but the wind is shifting around, making things choppy. The energy is strong (5202) but the conditions are marginal.

Wednesday, 2 September, is another day of big, lumpy surf with cross-shore winds. Not your friend.

Now, Thursday, 3 September – this is a gem. Morning has a 10ft SSW groundswell with a 15-second period, and the wind is light offshore from the NNW at 9 mph. The combined energy is pumping (4015), and the conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. This is clean, powerful, and the best of the early run. The afternoon stays big but the wind goes light cross-shore.

Friday, 4 September, is a write-off. Strong winds from the west and southwest, up to 31 mph, with rain and a massive 15ft swell. The energy is huge (5918) but it’s blown out and dangerous. This is not a surfing day. If you’re into kites, this setup is more your game.

Saturday, 5 September, brings a welcome return to clean conditions. Morning has a 10ft SSW groundswell with offshore winds, and the afternoon goes glassy with a light ENE breeze. The energy is still strong (3645). That glassy afternoon with 8ft waves is a real treat for the experienced crew.

Sunday, 6 September, and Monday, 7 September, are back to strong onshore winds and messy, lumpy conditions. The swell is big, but it’s not worth the paddle out. The energy is very high (8952 on Monday morning) but it’s just a washing machine.

The True Standout: Thursday, 10 September. This is the one. Morning has a 10ft SSW groundswell with a very long 19-second period. The wind is a gentle offshore from the NNW, making it glassy and clean. The combined energy is exceptional (6903). This is world-class for experts. The period is so long that the waves will be lined up and powerful, but at a beach break, it might be a bit straight. Still, this is the best on offer in the whole forecast.

The rest of the second week is a slow fade. Wednesday, 9 September, has some clean 6ft to 7ft surf with offshore winds, nice for a morning session. By Thursday afternoon, it’s still clean but the wind shifts. The following days, from Friday, 11 September, onward, the swell drops and the wind gets messy. Saturday, 12 September, has a clean 5ft morning, but it’s small. After that, it’s a stretch of onshore winds and poor conditions through to Monday, 14 September.

The crowd situation at Fourth Beach is listed as “sometimes” busy, so you can often find a peak to yourself, especially on the weekdays and early mornings.

Overall, the best surf is for the experienced crowd. The 10th of September is the highlight, with the 3rd of September and the 5th of September afternoon as solid runners-up. Get on it.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Wed night, near gales from the WSW by Fri afternoon).

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Height (m)
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2.5
SSW
18
2.5
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18
2.3
SSW
16
2
SSW
16
1.9
SW
15
1.7
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17
2.5
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2.5
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16
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2.5
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14
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
4533
4239
2681
1904
1730
1734
3245
3246
2483
2368
1944
1775
4015
4093
3682
5429
5918
6211
3645
2570
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Wind (km/h)
15
NNE
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NE
25
NNE
25
NNW
20
SSW
25
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20
WSW
15
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15
NNW
25
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10
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25
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45
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25
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High Tide
11:48AM0.93m
00:00AM0.83m
12:08PM0.84m
00:19AM0.89m
12:19PM0.72m
00:41AM0.92m
12:03PM0.61m
1:07AM0.93m
10:40AM0.55m
1:41AM0.91m
3:17AM0.85m
Low Tide
6:07PM0.32m
6:05AM0.33m
6:08PM0.37m
6:42AM0.37m
6:01PM0.38m
7:28AM0.45m
5:42PM0.37m
8:47AM0.54m
5:14PM0.32m
4:48PM0.25m
4:39PM0.18m
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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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