Fourth Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.89° S 121.84° E

Fourth Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 29 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, 5AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 15s period, SSW swell with 11,536 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 18s 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 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 24s. 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 5.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) 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 1.4m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 30th Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 18s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 4th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 5PM (Fri 4th Sep)16ft (5.0m) 15s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

The good news is that we've got a lot of swell on the way, but it's a bit of a mixed bag with the wind. We're looking at a run of solid, clean conditions starting this Sunday, with a couple of really choice windows later on. The water temp is sitting at 62°F which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no need to dig out the thickest wetsuit just yet.

The standout for the whole period is undeniably Sunday afternoon, the 30th of August. We've got a solid 8ft SSW groundswell, with a long period of 18 seconds, pumping in. The wind is a gentle 9 mph cross-offshore from the ENE, which is going to leave those lines looking clean and tidy. The combined energy is massive at 4271, and the conditions are dialed for experienced surfers. This is the one to circle on the calendar. Get out there.

Monday morning, the 31st, is still worth a look. The swell is dropping a touch to 7ft from the SSW, but the wind is a clean 16 mph cross-off from the NNW. The energy is still strong (1904), but it's a bit more marginal on the tide. By Monday afternoon, forget it – the wind swings onshore and it turns into a mess.

We get a bit of a break on Tuesday and Wednesday, with the swell holding at 8ft but the wind is cross or light cross-onshore, making for a choppy surface. The energy is there, but the quality just isn't. It's a bit of a waiting game.

Then we've got a real wildcard. Saturday afternoon, the 5th of September, the swell is predicted to be a massive 16ft. The wind is a strong 28 mph cross-off, so it'll be clean. The energy reading is a staggering 8067. But honestly, this is one for the absolute experts only, and even then, it might be more of a tow-in or kite-surfing kind of day. For most of us, it's too big.

The next real standout comes out of the blue. Wednesday afternoon, the 9th of September. The swell is a much more manageable 5ft from the SSW, but look at that period: 26 seconds! That's a very long-period groundswell. The wind is glassy, and the energy is a solid 4200. This is a sneaky good day for a spot like Fourth Beach if the tide is right, as the long period could wrap in nicely. For experienced surfers, this is a gem.

After that, things get messy again with a big blow on the 10th, before we see a return to clean conditions on Saturday the 12th of September. The morning has a 7ft SSW swell with a nice 12 mph offshore breeze from the NNE, and the afternoon goes glassy with a 7ft swell. The energy is moderate (1764/1344), but the offshore wind makes it clean. That's a solid weekend session.

Finally, the 13th of September brings a large, long-period swell (4ft at 23 seconds) but it has a light onshore element, so it's a bit of a question mark.

Overall, the best of the best is Sunday afternoon, August 30th, with a clear second look at Wednesday afternoon, September 9th. Don't sleep on the Saturday the 12th either.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, near gales from the W by Fri morning).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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3129
4241
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2681
1904
1634
1570
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3139
2668
2148
1830
2061
1889
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Wind (km/h)
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NNE
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NNE
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NNW
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High Tide
11:45PM0.77m
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
5:59PM0.27m
5:30AM0.31m
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
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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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