Fourth Beach surfForecast / WA – Far South / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Sunday 14 Dec 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
19.5° C
(Which is 1.6°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 Monday (Dec 15) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 18s. 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 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Dec 21) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Monday (Dec 15) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Mon 15th Dec)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Best Surf11AM (Mon 15th Dec)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sun 21st Dec)8ft (2.5m) 11s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 38°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Sun night, light winds from the NW by Tue night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed night, min 15°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds.

Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sun
21
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
0
1
2
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.5
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.1
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SW
0.8
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.9
SW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
1.4
S
1.2
SSE
0.6
SSW
0.8
S
0.6
SW
2.2
SW
2.3
SSW
2.3
SSW
2.1
SSW
Period(s) (?)13121211151514141413131377111011671110
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)745454306173209220264362253253172164184128911251013535121267890
Wind
(km/h)
30
NE
15
ENE
20
E
25
NNE
20
NNW
25
E
15
NW
30
WSW
30
S
20
SSW
25
S
25
S
20
SSE
20
SE
25
SE
15
ENE
30
SW
40
SSW
20
SSE
20
SSE
20
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
offcrosscross-
off
cross-
on
ononononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
onononcross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:33PM
0.77
9:35AM
0.41
8:40PM
0.87
9:46AM
0.40
9:01PM
0.95
10:13AM
0.39
9:27PM
1.01
10:45AM
0.39
9:55PM
1.06
11:19AM
0.39
10:24PM
1.08
11:54AM
0.38
10:51PM
1.09
12:27PM
0.37
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:46AM 10:36AM
0.39 0.41
5:07AM 12:05PM
0.34 0.39
5:12AM 1:04PM
0.28 0.37
5:30AM 1:48PM
0.23 0.35
5:55AM
0.18
2:23PM
0.34
6:23AM
0.15
2:50PM
0.34
6:52AM
0.14
3:14PM
0.33
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sun
21
Sunrise-4:35--4:35--4:35--4:35--4:37--4:37--4:37-
Sunset--6:59--6:59--7:00--7:00--7:00--7:01--7:01
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
--------2------------
Temp. °C213232273835322421191818171717161818161616
Feels °C (?)14282721333228221818151414131212171181211
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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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