Fourth Beach surfForecast / WA – Far South / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Monday 12 Jan 2026 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
20.5° C
(Which is 1.4°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 Saturday (Jan 17) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 3s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fourth Beach in the next 12 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 18) 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 1.8m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 15) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Sat 17th Jan)4ft (1.2m) 14s
Best Surf11AM (Sat 17th Jan)4ft (1.2m) 14s
Most Powerful11AM (Sun 18th Jan)8ft (2.5m) 14s

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 Mon night. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ESE on Thu afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Sat night).

Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.2
SSW
1
SSW
0.7
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.1
SSW
1
SSW
1
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.3
SSW
2.5
SW
2.5
SSW
2.4
SSW
2.1
SSW
Period(s) (?)91415141313121212151413141314141514141413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)674729047995454513773972941975014404473684315537302238258220381430
Wind
(km/h)
20
ENE
25
E
30
ENE
35
SE
30
SE
25
SE
25
SE
30
ESE
25
E
30
ESE
40
ESE
25
ENE
20
E
40
E
30
NE
20
NNW
25
S
35
WSW
30
SSW
25
SSW
15
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
offoncross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:17PM
0.75
8:11PM
0.83
8:48PM
0.91
9:21PM
0.97
9:52PM
1.02
12:15PM
0.42
10:23PM
1.06
12:16PM
0.44
10:53PM
1.08
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:07AM
0.25
6:34AM
0.24
5:56AM
0.20
5:47AM
0.15
5:57AM
0.11
2:35PM
0.40
6:13AM
0.08
3:31PM
0.38
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Sunrise4:52--4:54--4:54--4:56--4:56--4:58--4:58--
Sunset-7:07--7:06--7:06--7:06--7:06--7:06--7:05-
cloud
cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
light rain
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
--2-----------12-----
Temp. °C222521222018192018222320272825282220191918
Feels °C (?)182215181514151514171713232318251720141315
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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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