Fourth Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.89° S 121.84° E

Fourth Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 13 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Fourth Beach sea temperature is
16.6° C
0.4° 

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 13 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 14 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 4,372 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s 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 Tuesday (Jul 14) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 15s 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Tue 14th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 15s
Best Surf 8AM (Tue 14th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 2AM (Tue 14th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get into it. This is Fourth Beach we’re talking about, and the next 16 days have a bit of a slow start before some real gems show up.

The first decent surf we see is on Tuesday, July 14th, with a solid 8ft SSW groundswell rolling in at a long 15 seconds. That’s a proper, powerful swell with a lot of energy behind it (3118), but it’s pushing into the advanced-only zone. The wind is a light cross-off, so the morning session is looking clean and lined up. This is strong stuff though, not for the faint-hearted. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so you’ll be comfortable in a spring suit.

The next real standout comes on Wednesday, July 15th, in the afternoon. The swell drops a touch to 6ft, still from the SSW, and the period holds at 14 seconds. What makes this special is the clean, glassy offshore wind. It’s going to be a beautiful, clean afternoon with good shape. The energy is still solid (1888), but it’s much more manageable than the day before.

Thursday, July 16th, keeps the run going. The morning is a bit windier, but the afternoon is where it’s at. You’ve got 7ft of SSW groundswell, 15 seconds, and a moderate offshore wind. The waves will be clean and powerful, with a fairly consistent lineup. The energy is moderate to strong (1907).

After a messy Friday and Saturday, the next real highlight is Monday, July 20th. Both the morning and afternoon are winners. The swell is a steady 7ft from the SSW, with a 13-second period, and the wind is offshore. The morning breeze is a bit stronger, but the afternoon is a dream with a light offshore breeze and clean conditions. The energy is solid (1345 in the arvo), and it’s a great day for any experienced surfer.

Further out, on Saturday, July 25th, the morning looks promising. The swell drops to 6ft, but it’s a clean SSW groundswell at 13 seconds, and the wind is a gentle cross-off. This is a very good, clean morning session with moderate energy (931).

The big one, and I mean big, is on Tuesday, July 28th and Wednesday, July 29th. The swell is pumping – 8ft to 12ft from the SSW, with a very long period of 18 to 19 seconds. That’s a lot of water moving, and the energy is massive (6060 to 8392). But here’s the thing: the forecast says it’s too big for this break. Only the most experienced, well-equipped crew should even think about it, and even then, it’s a gamble. The Wednesday morning of the 29th does have a clean offshore wind, but at 12ft, it’s a beast.

So, if you’re looking for the best of the best, lock in the afternoon of Wednesday, July 15th, and the afternoon of Monday, July 20th. Clean, powerful, and manageable. The long-range stuff around the 28th and 29th is a promise of something massive, but it’s a promise that might be too much to handle.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the N by Thu morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Thu night, min 13°C on Sun morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Mon
20
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(10 max)
4
4
3
4
3
4
3
3
4
2
2
1
0
0
2
3
1
1
4
4
4
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
SSW
16
2.5
SSW
15
2.5
SSW
14
2.3
SSW
14
1.9
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
14
2.1
SSW
16
2
SSW
16
2
SSW
15
1.8
SW
14
1.4
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1.1
SW
12
1
SW
14
2.4
SW
11
1.7
SSW
16
2.5
SW
16
2.5
SSW
14
2.2
SSW
13
2
SSW
13
2
SSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
4372
3118
2873
2200
1442
1111
2257
1880
1907
1271
632
581
309
390
1313
1479
3531
2981
1778
1301
1321
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
10
NNW
15
E
20
N
30
N
15
NNE
30
N
35
N
20
N
20
NW
20
N
10
S
35
NNW
35
WNW
20
WSW
25
NW
30
W
20
WSW
10
NNW
20
N
10
NNE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-off
cross
off
off
off
off
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off
cross-off
off
on
off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
off
off
High Tide
1:20AM0.55m
11:04AM1.29m
1:20AM0.54m
11:41AM1.25m
1:26AM0.53m
12:13PM1.18m
1:27AM0.55m
12:37PM1.08m
1:26AM0.60m
12:48PM0.96m
1:27AM0.66m
12:42PM0.87m
1:40AM0.72m
12:15PM0.80m
Low Tide
2:52AM0.55m
7:10PM0.22m
3:47AM0.51m
7:40PM0.28m
4:28AM0.49m
8:02PM0.35m
5:03AM0.49m
8:09PM0.43m
5:34AM0.51m
7:59PM0.49m
6:05AM0.55m
7:37PM0.50m
6:36AM0.61m
7:15PM0.47m
cloud
cloud
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light rain
rain showers
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6:56
6:54
6:54
6:54
6:54
6:54
6:52
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:01
5:01
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5:02
5:04
 mm
2
2
Temp °C
16
15
16
15
15
20
20
19
24
20
18
18
17
16
17
15
15
16
15
15
18
Feels °C
13
12
15
11
8
15
13
12
20
17
12
15
10
9
10
11
8
9
12
10
14
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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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