
Surf Forecasts:
Fourth Beach surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SSW swell with 4,423 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 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 Thursday (Jul 23) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 14s period. 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 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fourth Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. The only game in town for the next 16 days is Fourth Beach. It’s a tricky one this time, so listen up.
We’ve got a solid run of SW groundswell heading our way, but it’s going to be a battle with the wind for most of it. The water temp is sitting around 62°F, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The opening stretch, starting Wednesday the 22nd, is a write-off. We’ve got a chunky 10ft SSW swell, but with a strong cross-onshore wind and a nasty chop, it’s a mess. Not worth paddling out. That continues into Thursday (23rd) with the same size swell and onshore wind, just a bit less wind. Still rough.
Friday the 24th is where things start to look interesting. The swell has dropped to a very manageable 6ft from the SSW, but the key difference is the wind. It’s a clean, moderate offshore from the North, and the forecast says “expect very good surf conditions.” The combined energy is still a solid 1127 (moderate), and the period is a nice 13 seconds. This is a standout window, especially for the advanced surfer. The break is fairly exposed, so it’ll handle the size well, and those offshore winds will make it glassy. Crowds are “sometimes” a thing here, so expect a few others out, but with the quality on offer, it’s worth it.
Saturday the 25th looks good too. A smaller 4ft to 5ft SSW swell, but with a clean offshore wind and a long 12-second period. The energy is a bit lower (508-576), so it’s a fun, clean day for a more relaxed session. This is a solid second option.
The rest of that weekend and into the next week is a mess. Sunday the 26th has strong winds, and Monday the 27th brings an 8ft swell but with a howling onshore wind. Choppy and poor. Tuesday the 28th is a bit smaller but still cross-onshore.
Now, mark your calendar for Wednesday the 29th of July. This is the real standout. The swell is 6ft from the SSW, but the wind is a clean offshore from the NNE at 16 mph. The energy is a solid 1607 (moderate), and the period is 13 seconds. The forecast says “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” This is the best of the run. The morning will be peaky, fast, and clean. The afternoon stays clean with a light breeze.
The following days, Thursday the 30th and Friday the 31st, see the swell pick up again, but it gets tricky. A 13ft SSW swell on the 31st with a 16-second period – that’s a very long period groundswell. The combined energy is a massive 13221 (very strong). This is expert territory only, and even then, the wind is questionable. The morning of the 31st has an offshore wind, but the swell is predicted to be too big for the break. It’s a warning more than a recommendation.
The first week of August is a mix of big, messy swells and strong winds. The 2nd and 3rd of August see 10ft to 13ft swells with strong cross-onshore winds. Not good.
The tail end of the run, around the 5th and 6th of August, shows some promise. Wednesday the 5th has a small 4ft swell, but with a massive 19-second period from the SW, and a clean offshore wind. The energy is 1685. That’s a very long period groundswell, so it’ll be perfect for the point break setup at Fourth Beach. The afternoon of the 5th has a 8ft SW swell with an 18-second period – very clean again. This is a promising late run, but it’s a long way out.
So, calling it now: the best on offer is Friday morning the 24th of July for the clean offshore winds and solid size, and Wednesday the 29th of July for the absolute peak conditions of clean, powerful, and manageable surf. The 5th and 6th of August are a long-range whisper of something good.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Sat afternoon, strong winds from the W by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
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3408 | 4363 | 4132 | 3378 | 2709 | 1910 | 1127 | 828 | 645 | 508 | 545 | 341 | 632 | 443 | 1864 | 1647 | 2061 | 3797 | 3035 | 2321 | 1534 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:39AM0.76m | 5:15AM0.85m | 7:54AM0.92m | 8:37AM0.99m | 9:12AM1.05m | 9:44AM1.09m | 11:57PM0.51m | 10:15AM1.13m | 11:53PM0.54m | ||||||||||||
Low Tide | 8:23AM0.76m | 7:04PM0.38m | 7:04PM0.36m | 6:51PM0.35m | 6:16PM0.33m | 5:51PM0.30m | 5:51PM0.26m | 2:24AM0.50m | 6:03PM0.23m | 3:25AM0.47m | |||||||||||
6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | |
— | 5:05 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | |
mm | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
Feels °C | 9 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 13 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | S 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
3408 | 4363 | 4132 | 3378 | 2709 | 1910 | 1127 | 828 | 645 | 508 | 545 | 341 | 632 | 443 | 3 | 656 | 1216 | 3797 | 3035 | 2321 | 1534 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 16 | — | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | NE 5 | N 6 | — | — | SSW 15 | — | SW 22 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 25 | — | 31 | 177 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1364 | — | 121 | 302 | 774 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | NW 3 | — | NNW 4 | NW 5 | WSW 7 | SW 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 15 | — | — | — | — |
2048 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 5 | — | 16 | 62 | 428 | 1864 | 1647 | 2061 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 578 | 578 | 373 | 373 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 175 | 868 | 1057 | 578 | 578 | 578 | 474 | 405 | 120 | 0 |
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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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