
Surf Forecasts:
Fourth Beach surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 15s period, SSW swell with 8,200 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 20s. 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 4.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 31st Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fourth Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. The next couple of weeks are packing a solid punch of Southern Ocean energy, but it’s a mixed bag of epic sessions and absolute washouts. We’re looking at a window that starts on the 28th of July and runs all the way to the 12th of August, but you’ll have to be selective.
The first few days, Tuesday the 28th and Wednesday the 29th, are a bit of a slow burn. The swell is already here, but Tuesday morning is messy with onshore wind and a lot of juice. The real standout starts to reveal itself on Wednesday morning. The swell is 10 feet, a long-period 13 seconds from the SSW, and the wind is offshore from the NNW. This is clean, powerful, and there’s a lot of energy in the water. It’s definitely for the experienced crew, as it’s pushing the limits of what’s manageable. The water temperature feels about average for this time of year.
Thursday the 30th offers a cleaner session with a 5 foot SSW swell, 15-second period, and a moderate offshore breeze. The energy is still solid, and it’s a good drop in size for those who found Wednesday a bit too much.
Friday the 31st is the real flashpoint. The afternoon session is the best on offer. You’ve got a 8 foot swell from the SSW, a very long 17-second period, and a clean offshore breeze from the North. The energy is pumping, and the conditions are set for a memorable session.
Now, the first of August (Saturday) is a write-off. The swell jumps to 15 feet and the combined energy goes through the roof, but it’s too big and onshore winds ruin any chance of a wave. The whole first week of August is a bit of a rollercoaster, with a few good windows, like Monday the 3rd afternoon with a solid 7 foot wave and offshore wind, and Wednesday the 5th with a solid 10 foot wave and clean conditions. But the 4th and 6th are mixed.
The second week gets spicy again. The 7th of August has a massive 12 foot SW swell with a very long 18-second period, but the wind is cross-offshore, so it’s clean but the power is immense. This is for experts only. The 8th and 9th are completely blown out by strong cross-shore winds.
The very last window, on the 11th and 12th of August, is a promising finish. The 11th afternoon has a clean 10 foot, 12-second swell with offshore wind, and the 12th morning has a 12 foot swell with a strong offshore wind. The energy is high, but it’s a strong offshore wind, so it’s clean but paddling will be a serious workout.
So, the two standout sessions are Friday the 31st of July afternoon, and Wednesday the 5th of August. The 31st has the best combination of size, period, and wind. The 5th is a little smaller but still extremely clean. For the real big-wave hunters, the 7th of August is a serious proposition, but it’s not for the faint of heart.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Fri night, light winds from the SE by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
3563 | 3695 | 2948 | 3420 | 2547 | 1846 | 1442 | 1139 | 886 | 777 | 2432 | 4032 | 4878 | 6861 | 8200 | 5712 | 3766 | 2549 | 1240 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-off | off | glassy | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:57PM0.51m | 10:15AM1.13m | 11:53PM0.54m | 10:44AM1.14m | 00:04AM0.57m | 11:12AM1.14m | 00:17AM0.60m | 11:39AM1.11m | 00:30AM0.64m | 12:05PM1.07m | 00:45AM0.69m | 12:28PM0.99m | 1:03AM0.74m | ||||||
Low Tide | 2:24AM0.50m | 6:03PM0.23m | 3:25AM0.47m | 6:19PM0.22m | 4:07AM0.44m | 6:36PM0.24m | 4:42AM0.43m | 6:52PM0.28m | 5:17AM0.42m | 7:06PM0.33m | 5:52AM0.43m | 7:15PM0.38m | |||||||
— | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | |
5:08 | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 19 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 17 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 11 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | — | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 |
3563 | 3695 | 2948 | 3420 | 2547 | 1846 | 1442 | 1139 | 886 | 777 | 2432 | 4032 | 4878 | — | 8200 | 5712 | 3766 | 2549 | 1240 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 18 | SSW 20 | — | SW 18 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 19 | SSE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 18 |
— | — | 1087 | 485 | — | 323 | 308 | 133 | 74 | 480 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 159 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 21 | — | — | — | SSW 16 | SSW 22 | SSW 20 | SSE 9 | SSE 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 117 | — | — | — | 100 | 91 | 165 | 26 | 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | N 4 | NNW 4 | N 3 | NNW 4 | — | NW 4 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | — | — | — | ENE 4 |
2088 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 14 | — | 24 | 6861 | 3576 | — | — | — | 18 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 232 | 373 | 288 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 160 | 0 | 578 | 578 | 578 | 1 | 1 | 175 | 288 |
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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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