Surf Forecasts:
Fourth Beach surf forecast from 17 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 19 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 15s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 23 Jun, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, S swell with 3,696 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 19 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 15s 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 Friday (Jun 19) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fourth Beach in the next 16 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 11AM. 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 Tuesday (Jun 23) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Fri 19th Jun) | 5ft (1.6m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Fri 19th Jun) | 5ft (1.6m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Tue 23rd Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fourth Beach over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the S on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the SSE by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
4531 | 2153 | 1249 | 2987 | 2182 | 1913 | 1423 | 974 | 691 | 595 | 479 | 993 | 893 | 1297 | 1447 | 1295 | 2020 | 3696 | 3388 | 1862 | 1134 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 12:44PM1.17m | 1:08PM1.06m | 1:16PM0.95m | 12:45PM0.86m | 11:40AM0.80m | 8:52AM0.81m | 8:05AM0.90m | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide | 9:14PM0.36m | 10:19PM0.42m | 11:30PM0.50m | 00:00AM0.57m | 9:31PM0.61m | 8:46PM0.59m | 8:11PM0.55m | ||||||||||||||
— | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | |
4:50 | — | — | 4:50 | — | — | 4:50 | — | — | 4:51 | — | — | 4:51 | — | — | 4:51 | — | — | 4:51 | — | 4:51 | |
mm | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 12 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
Feels °C | 4 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 22 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 |
— | 263 | 1144 | 2146 | 2182 | 1671 | 1423 | 974 | 691 | 595 | 479 | 993 | 893 | 1297 | 1447 | 1295 | 2020 | 3696 | 3388 | 1862 | 1134 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 12 | SSW 17 | SSE 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSW 16 | SE 9 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | — | — | — | SE 7 | SE 7 |
— | — | 190 | 2987 | 732 | 399 | 252 | 134 | 102 | 113 | 339 | 36 | 28 | 11 | 6 | 10 | — | — | — | 225 | 194 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 15 | — | — | — | — | SSE 9 | SSW 7 | SW 6 | SSE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 42 | — | — | — | — | 44 | 17 | 10 | 75 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 16 | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | WNW 3 | — | — | — | S 4 | S 4 | SSE 8 | — | — | — |
4531 | 2153 | 1249 | 1019 | 725 | 1913 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 7 | — | — | — | 18 | 25 | 333 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 578 | 578 | 578 | 578 | 522 | 232 | 232 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 578 | 578 | 578 | 632 | 437 | 175 | 141 |
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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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