Fourth Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve got a solid run of swell on the cards for Fourth Beach, but you’ve gotta pick your moments. The wind is going to be the main character in this story, so don’t just look at the size.

The first real action kicks off on Thursday the 30th. Morning is looking clean with a moderate N wind blowing offshore, keeping the 5ft SSW groundswell (15 seconds) nice and tidy. The wave energy is strong (1363), and for an advanced surfer, this is a proper session. Water temp is sitting at 62°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no need for a thick hood just yet. Thursday afternoon cleans up even more with a light offshore breeze, same solid 5ft swell.

Friday the 31st sees the swell building. The morning is a bit messy with a cross-offshore wind, but still manageable. The real standout is Friday afternoon. The wind swings to a gentle offshore from the N, and the swell jumps to 8ft from the SSW, with a very long 17-second period. That’s a lot of water moving, and the energy is cranking (3428). This is a beast for experienced surfers only. The long period will make it a bit walled at the beach, so keep that in mind.

Saturday the 1st of August is a write-off. Strong cross-onshore winds and rain showers will make a mess of the 10ft+ swell. This is kite-surfing territory, not paddle surfing.

Sunday the 2nd is the next absolute gem. The morning is glassy. Zero wind. A 10ft SSW groundswell (14 seconds) with perfect conditions. The energy is massive (3338). This is a big, clean wave for the advanced crew. It will be a bit of a paddle, but the glassy conditions make it a dream. The afternoon gets a bit bumpy with a cross-on breeze, so get it early.

The first week of August has a few more clean windows, but with a bit more wind. Monday the 3rd afternoon has a clean 5ft swell, and Tuesday the 4th morning has a clean 5ft, but the period is a whopping 19 seconds. That’s very long-period groundswell, so it will be clean but the sets might be few and far between.

The best surf of the entire run, if you can score it, is Thursday the 6th. Morning has a moderate offshore wind blowing clean over a 8ft SSW groundswell. The energy is strong (3246). Thursday afternoon gets even better with a near-calm wind, making that 8ft swell absolutely pristine. That’s the one to circle on the calendar.

After that, it gets shaky. Big winds and rain return on the 7th and 8th. Sunday the 9th of August is out of control with a massive 18ft swell (13381 energy) and strong onshore winds – that’s a danger zone. Monday the 10th has a huge 13ft swell, but even with clean wind, the forecast notes it’s too big for the break. It’s a no-go for the average punter.

The second week has a few smaller, cleaner windows. Tuesday the 11th afternoon looks good with a 6ft clean SSW swell, and Wednesday the 12th morning has a 7ft swell with a cross-offshore wind. The period drops to 13 seconds, so it’s a bit more manageable.

Overall, if you’re experienced, the absolute standouts are Sunday morning the 2nd of August (glassy, 10ft) and Thursday the 6th (clean, 8ft). Friday afternoon the 31st is also a solid, powerful option. The rest of the time, you’ll be fighting the wind or the size.

Rusty out.

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