Surf Forecasts:
Fourth Beach surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with 17,127 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s 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 09) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fourth Beach in the next 16 days are 5.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 18ft (5.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fourth Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the table for Fourth Beach.
Honestly, the next few days are a write-off. The swell is pumping, but the wind is just destroying it. We’re talking a solid 13ft to 16ft SW swell rolling in, but it’s coming with a brutal cross-onshore wind that’s making it a mess. The combined wave energy is massive (6705 to 14299), but it’s ugly out there. You’d be a fool to paddle out until the wind gives us a break. This poor run holds through the weekend and into Monday the 12th, where the swell is still too big even if the wind starts to ease.
The first real glimmer of hope comes on Thursday the 15th of August. The morning session is looking tidy. We’ve got a clean 7ft SSW swell with a moderate offshore wind. The water temp is sitting at 62°, which is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual. The energy is a bit more manageable (2033), and for an advanced surfer, this is a proper window. The offshore wind is the key here – it’ll keep the faces clean. Crowds are a possibility at this spot, so don't expect to have it to yourself.
But the standout, the one to circle on your calendar, is Monday the 17th of August. The afternoon session is looking absolutely glassy. Flat calm wind, a 8ft SW swell with a long 18-second period. That’s proper groundswell energy (3578). This is the kind of day that makes the whole wait worth it. The swell direction is a perfect match for the break, and with no wind, it’s going to be pristine. For experienced surfers, this is the best on offer.
Looking further out, the second week has some promising moments. The morning of Thursday the 20th of August picks up with a clean offshore wind and 8ft swell, but it’s a bit less certain. The 21st of August also has some good-looking, clean morning sessions with 7ft to 7ft swell and gentle offshore winds. Things get a bit messy again after that, so keep your eyes on that 17th and 20th.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 47mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SW on Sat night, light winds from the WSW by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Tue morning, calm by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
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 kJ | 6705 | 7241 | 15669 | 14299 | 9558 | 5809 | 2998 | 2412 | 10703 | 13410 | 14948 | 12479 | 9869 | 9362 | 6495 | 4836 | 5594 | 8898 | 5953 | 4340 | 3049 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:04AM1.00m | 9:02AM1.10m | 9:47AM1.17m | 00:21AM0.57m | 10:27AM1.20m | 00:09AM0.57m | 11:02AM1.18m | 00:09AM0.59m | 11:33AM1.12m | 00:12AM0.63m | 11:57AM1.03m | 00:17AM0.68m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 5:12PM0.23m | 5:27PM0.17m | 5:48PM0.15m | 3:13AM0.53m | 6:10PM0.17m | 3:59AM0.45m | 6:29PM0.22m | 4:37AM0.40m | 6:42PM0.28m | 5:10AM0.38m | 6:46PM0.35m | ||||||||||
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 | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — |
 | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — |
mm | 9 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | 5 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 5 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 15 |
Feels °C | 5 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | — | — | — | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 9558 | 5809 | 2998 | 2412 | — | — | — | 12479 | 9869 | 9362 | 6495 | 4836 | 5594 | 8898 | 5953 | 4340 | 3049 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | — | NW 5 | WNW 6 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 6705 | 7241 | 15669 | 14299 | 4178 | — | 62 | 181 | 10703 | 13410 | 14948 | 4105 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1387 | 1274 | 611 | 625 | 694 | 432 | 1195 | 2299 | 1393 | 607 | 911 | 288 | 578 | 288 | 10 | 373 | 432 | 1 | 1 | 373 | 1 |
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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).
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