Fourth Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.89° S 121.84° E

Fourth Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 22 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fourth Beach sea temperature is
16.7° C
0.3° 

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 22 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, WSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 12s period, SW swell with 7,152 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 5.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 23rd Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 14s
Best Surf 5PM (Sun 26th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 26th Jul)16ft (5.0m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Alright, let’s have a look at what’s shaping up for Fourth Beach over the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, with some serious size on the way, but you’ll need to pick your windows carefully. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

We kick off on Thursday the 23rd of July, but honestly, it’s a write-off. We’ve got a solid 10ft SSW groundswell rolling in with a 15-second period, packing some serious grunt (3378 combined swell energy). The problem is the wind – a light cross-onshore breeze is just messing things up, and the wave comment says the conditions are marginal. It’s a frustrating start, but don’t let it get you down.

Friday the 24th is where things start to look up. The morning is the standout early in the period. The swell has dropped a touch to a clean 6ft from the SSW, still with a nice 13-second period (1127 combined swell energy). The magic is the wind: a light offshore breeze from the north. This is going to deliver clean, lined-up waves. It’s a bit under the 8ft mark, so it’s not just for experts.

Saturday the 25th is another decent option. The swell eases a bit more to 5ft, still from the SSW, with a 12-second period. The afternoon session is the pick, with a light offshore wind from the north again, promising clean conditions. The swell energy is moderate (597), but the quality is good.

Sunday the 26th gets a bit weird. The morning is a no-go with strong NW winds, but the afternoon throws a curveball. A big 12ft swell from the WSW shows up, but with a short 9-second period (1995 combined swell energy). The wave comment says it’s too big for this break, so unless you’re a serious charger looking for a challenge, give it a miss.

Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th are mostly onshore and messy, with the swell hanging in the 8ft to 10ft range, but the wind is just not playing ball. Not worth the paddle.

Wednesday the 29th of July is a beauty. The morning is clean with a fresh offshore north wind, but the afternoon is the real highlight. We’ve got 6ft of clean, lined-up SSW groundswell (1676 combined swell energy) with a gentle offshore breeze. This is excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers – the shape should be proper.

Thursday the 30th is a smaller day with 4ft of very long-period SSW groundswell (16 seconds, 882 combined swell energy). The morning has a clean cross-offshore wind. This longer-period stuff will produce beautiful waves, but tends to break a bit straight on the beach, so look for the better peaks.

Now, Friday the 31st of July is a standout. This is the one to circle. The morning session has 8ft of clean, powerful SSW groundswell with a 16-second period (2657 combined swell energy) and a moderate offshore breeze. The afternoon is just as good, with a slight offshore air and the same solid swell. This is expert territory, but for those with the skills, it’s going to be epic.

Saturday the 1st of August gets big again. A solid 12ft SSW groundswell (15 seconds, 8074 combined swell energy) is pumping, with a fresh offshore breeze. The wave comment says it’s too big for this break though, so unless you’re a lunatic with a guns, stay on the beach.

The rest of the run into the second week is a bit of a blur. Sunday the 2nd of August is windy and big, Monday and Tuesday the 3rd and 4th are smaller with cross-shore winds, and Wednesday the 5th of August offers another look at a solid 8ft SSW groundswell with a 17-second period (3724 combined swell energy) and a clean offshore wind – another one for the advanced crew. The wind gets fresh on Thursday the 6th, but it’s offshore so it stays clean.

To sum it up: the best bet for the keen surfer is the afternoon of Wednesday the 29th of July, and if you’re an experienced surfer, make sure you’re out there for the morning of Friday the 31st of July – that’s the pick of the whole period.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat night, min 12°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Thursday
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
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Period (s)
3
SSW
15
3
SSW
15
2.5
SSW
14
2.2
SSW
14
1.8
SSW
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1.6
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1.4
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1.4
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1.2
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11
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2.5
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14
2.3
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
4132
3378
2709
1910
1127
828
566
579
536
341
632
1909
2683
2993
2423
4041
3644
2791
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
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
7:04PM0.36m
6:51PM0.35m
6:16PM0.33m
5:51PM0.30m
5:51PM0.26m
2:24AM0.50m
6:03PM0.23m
3:25AM0.47m
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Feels °C
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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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