Fourth Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.89° S 121.84° E

Fourth Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 07 Sep 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 6 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 15s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 5,470 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 (Sep 11) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 20s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fourth Beach in the next 16 days are 3.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Fri 11th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 15s
Best Surf11AM (Fri 11th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 15s
Most Powerful 5PM (Tue 8th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, grab your board, we’re looking at Fourth Beach. It’s a spot for the advanced crew, and it’s pretty consistent, but we’re in for a bumpy ride over the next couple of weeks.

Right now, the water’s sitting at a pretty normal 62°F for this time of year. The problem is, we’ve got a lot of energy out there, but the wind is just wrecking it. For the first few days, we’re staring at a big, powerful SSW groundswell. The combined energy is massive, hitting 5285 (moderate to strong) on Monday morning, but it’s blowing a cross-shore wind at 15 mph, making it choppy and messy. That 10ft swell is too big for beginners, and with that wind, it’s just not fun for anyone. Monday afternoon and Tuesday stay poor; the wind picks up to 22 mph, and the conditions are lumpy and cross-onshore.

Wednesday the 9th and Thursday the 10th are a bit cleaner with a cross-offshore wind, but we’re still looking at a solid 8ft to 5ft groundswell. The energy is dropping, but the wind is still a fresh 22 mph breeze, so it’s just marginal. Not great, not terrible.

Now, Friday the 11th is where things get interesting. The swell drops to a more manageable 4ft, but the wind shifts to a clean offshore breeze from the NNE at 12 mph. The combined energy is still decent at 1423 (moderate). This is a solid window for the experienced surfer. The swell period is a long 15 seconds, which is proper groundswell, so it’ll have good shape and power. This is the standout of the first week. Friday afternoon stays clean with lighter winds, but the swell drops to 3ft.

Saturday the 12th starts clean with a 6ft SSW swell, but the wind is a side-offshore breeze. It’s rideable, but then Saturday afternoon brings a near gale from the west at 31 mph, turning it into a complete mess. After that, we get a mix of onshore and cross-shore winds through the weekend and into the next week, with swells between 5ft and 7ft. It’s all marginal at best.

Tuesday the 15th afternoon is another bright spot. The wind drops to a light 6 mph cross-offshore, and the swell is a clean 6ft from the SSW. The energy is moderate (1738), and conditions are clean. That’s a really good session for the advanced crew.

Looking further out, the second week gets wild. The swell is set to pump. On Friday the 18th, we’re looking at a massive 15ft SSW groundswell with a very long 17-second period. The combined energy is extreme at 16435. The wind is light and cross-offshore, so the conditions would be perfect, but the swell is just too big for this break. This is for experts only, and even then, it’s borderline. The same goes for the 20th, 21st, and 22nd of September, where we’re seeing 12ft to 15ft swells with clean winds. The energy is through the roof, but it’s simply too much for Fourth Beach to handle. It’s a shame, because the wind is perfect.

So, if you’re looking for a paddle, Friday the 11th morning is your best bet: clean, offshore, and a solid 4ft. Tuesday the 15th afternoon is a close second. For the rest of the window, it’s either blown out or too big. If you’re into kite surfing, those big, windy, choppy days might actually be your jam.

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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Fri afternoon, strong winds from the W by Sat afternoon).

Monday
7
Tuesday
8
Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
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4
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
SSW
17
2.5
SSW
17
2.4
SSW
16
3
SSW
16
3
SSW
17
2.5
SSW
17
2.4
SSW
16
2.1
SSW
16
1.9
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
15
1.5
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.2
SW
15
1.7
SSW
18
1.7
SSW
16
1.6
SW
16
1.2
SW
16
2.4
SW
11
1.6
SW
10
1.8
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
5209
4172
2900
4330
5470
3817
2973
2228
1599
1038
857
1054
760
650
1682
1479
1193
711
1326
541
1003
Wind (km/h)
25
ESE
25
SE
30
SE
35
SE
35
ESE
35
E
35
ENE
35
E
25
ENE
30
NE
25
E
25
NE
20
NNE
15
NE
25
N
20
NW
50
W
25
WNW
25
W
15
SSW
15
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Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
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cross-off
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cross-off
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on
High Tide
9:06AM1.01m
11:41PM0.59m
9:45AM1.05m
11:16PM0.60m
10:19AM1.06m
11:09PM0.64m
10:48AM1.02m
11:12PM0.70m
11:13AM0.94m
11:18PM0.77m
11:29AM0.85m
11:27PM0.84m
11:37AM0.76m
11:39PM0.89m
Low Tide
4:58PM0.13m
3:05AM0.52m
5:12PM0.15m
3:42AM0.42m
5:24PM0.20m
4:15AM0.34m
5:31PM0.26m
4:46AM0.29m
5:34PM0.31m
5:15AM0.28m
5:31PM0.34m
5:42AM0.30m
5:23PM0.34m
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6:03
6:01
6:01
6:00
5:58
5:56
5:56
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5:37
5:37
5:38
5:39
5:39
5:40
5:42
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Temp °C
16
16
14
13
13
14
14
17
12
17
21
16
22
27
26
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27
17
17
18
16
Feels °C
11
11
10
6
5
7
7
9
6
11
15
9
18
25
21
20
22
12
12
14
15
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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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