Fourth Beach surfForecast / WA – Far South / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Thursday 01 Jan 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
19.9° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fourth Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Fourth Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 02) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fourth Beach in the next 12 days are 2.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 07) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jan 02) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 2nd Jan)7ft (2.2m) 16s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 2nd Jan)7ft (2.2m) 16s
Most Powerful11AM (Wed 7th Jan)8ft (2.5m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fourth Beach over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ESE on Fri afternoon, light winds from the ESE by Sun morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
3
0
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.5
SSW
2.2
SSW
2
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1.2
SW
1.2
SW
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
2.3
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.2
SSW
1.9
SSW
Period(s) (?)181615141413131212111112111111111515141313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1458247917631435111172261044337834727830937334734731423602734246016931226
Wind
(km/h)
40
ESE
20
ENE
20
ESE
40
ESE
25
ENE
20
ESE
40
SE
15
E
15
S
25
SSE
15
SSE
20
SSW
20
S
10
SSE
20
S
25
S
20
SSE
25
SSE
30
SE
20
E
25
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
crosscross-
on
crossononononononononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:58PM
1.14
10:37PM
1.17
1:46PM
0.42
11:14PM
1.16
1:44PM
0.40
11:46PM
1.11
1:40PM
0.39
12:11AM
1.02
1:32PM
0.41
12:28AM
0.93
1:25PM
0.46
12:33AM
0.83
1:29PM
0.53
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:14AM
0.06
6:50AM
0.06
2:49PM
0.42
7:23AM
0.09
3:33PM
0.39
7:50AM
0.16
4:08PM
0.37
8:06AM
0.23
4:41PM
0.37
8:05AM
0.30
5:13PM
0.40
7:52AM
0.34
Thu
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Sunrise--4:45--4:46--4:46--4:47--4:48--4:48--4:50
Sunset7:06--7:06--7:07--7:07--7:07--7:07--7:07--
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C232024232027242025231920211820201819191722
Feels °C (?)171421171424191624211819191517171615151318
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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 12 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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