Fourth Beach surfForecast / WA – Far South / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Tuesday 19 May 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
18.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Wednesday (May 20) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fourth Beach in the next 16 days are 2.1m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) 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 0.9m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (May 20) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 20th May)6ft (1.8m) 14s
Best Surf 2AM (Wed 20th May)6ft (1.8m) 14s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 21st May)7ft (2.1m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the SSW by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Fri afternoon, light winds from the SE by Sat morning).

Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
4
2
4
3
3
4
0
0
0
0
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
3
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SSW
11
1.2
SSW
16
1.8
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
14
1.4
SW
13
1.7
SSW
13
1.9
SSW
14
2.1
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
12
1.8
SSW
12
1.7
SSW
12
1.7
SSW
11
1.1
SW
12
0.9
S
11
0.8
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
14
1.1
SW
13
1.5
SW
15
1.6
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
643
666
1389
1159
1111
700
975
1408
1823
848
573
1003
805
662
303
188
287
644
388
1046
1002
Wind (km/h)
10
N
15
ESE
25
N
30
NNW
10
NNE
25
N
25
NNW
10
N
35
SSW
25
S
30
S
15
SSE
10
SSE
10
SE
20
NNE
20
N
10
NNE
25
N
25
NNW
15
NNW
30
NNW
off
cross
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
off
High Tide
12:00PM1.26m
12:32PM1.19m
1:01PM1.10m
1:19PM0.99m
12:44PM0.88m
11:29AM0.81m
6:45PM0.77m
9:53AM0.81m
8:10PM0.72m
Low Tide
10:07PM0.39m
1:25AM0.37m
2:11AM0.38m
2:37AM0.42m
2:45AM0.48m
4:10PM0.76m
2:36AM0.55m
3:47PM0.67m
2:14AM0.59m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
light rain
cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:39
6:39
6:41
6:41
6:41
6:43
6:43
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:57
4:57
4:55
4:55
4:54
4:54
4:53
1
1
Temp °C
17
19
17
21
25
23
22
26
19
16
15
15
15
15
13
14
18
18
16
20
20
15
19
13
14
20
19
16
20
14
9
9
10
12
12
10
10
15
13
9
15
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SSW
11
1.5
SSW
11
1.8
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
14
1.4
SW
13
1.7
SSW
13
1.9
SSW
14
2.1
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
12
1.8
SSW
12
1.7
SSW
12
1.7
SSW
11
1.1
S
11
0.9
S
11
0.8
S
10
1.3
SSW
14
1.1
SW
13
1.5
SW
15
1.6
SW
14
Energy kJ
613
560
1389
1159
1111
700
975
1408
1823
848
573
1003
805
662
300
188
133
644
388
1046
1002
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
16
1.1
SW
15
0.8
SW
16
0.2
E
6
1.6
SW
14
0.1
S
18
0.2
S
16
0.3
S
12
1.1
SW
12
0.8
SW
12
0.8
SSW
15
0.6
S
10
0.7
SW
16
0.2
S
9
0.2
S
9
Energy kJ
643
666
543
295
3
1002
6
19
26
303
158
287
71
264
6
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
11
0.4
NNW
4
0.4
NNW
4
0.1
S
21
0.4
SSW
16
0.6
SW
11
0.4
S
10
0.1
S
9
Energy kJ
38
7
5
9
102
96
30
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NE
4
0.8
NNW
4
0.5
N
3
0.7
NNW
4
1.3
SSW
5
1.6
SSW
7
1.6
SSW
6
0.4
NE
3
0.4
NNW
3
0.3
N
3
0.7
NNW
4
0.6
NW
4
Energy kJ
14
22
4
13
86
223
194
3
3
1
11
8
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
2
4
3
3
4
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
Distance (km)
0
120
0
160
0
0
0
0
578
578
578
373
141
389
1
0
0
10
141
0
160
Best forecast wave conditions in Far South of Western Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
4
4
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
2
4
4
3
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
5
5
7
4
8
7
5
5
4
5
4
5
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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.

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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