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Fourth Beach surfForecast / WA – Far South / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Monday 12 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
20.4° C
 (Which is 1.3°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 Tuesday (Jan 13) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 4s. 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 2.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 18) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jan 16) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Tue 13th Jan)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s
Best Surf 8AM (Tue 13th Jan)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sun 18th Jan)8ft (2.4m) 13s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Tue morning, strong winds from the ESE by Thu afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Thu night, light winds from the SW by Sat afternoon).

Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Mon
19
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.1
SSW
1
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.1
SSW
1
SSW
1
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.5
SSW
2.3
SW
2.2
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.3
SSW
Period(s) (?)151413131212121114131313141415141313131212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)904788545451383397347261630440440362431561807857186616471100797504
Wind
(km/h)
35
ENE
15
SSW
30
S
25
SSE
25
SE
30
SE
20
E
25
ESE
40
ESE
30
ENE
20
E
35
ESE
30
NE
20
N
10
SW
30
SW
30
SW
25
SW
15
SSE
15
SSE
25
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
on		ononcross-
on		cross-
on		crosscrosscross-
on		cross-
off		crosscross-
on		cross-
off		offcross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		ononcross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:11PM
0.83
8:48PM
0.91
9:21PM
0.97
9:52PM
1.02
12:15PM
0.42
10:23PM
1.06
12:16PM
0.44
10:53PM
1.08
12:26PM
0.46
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:07AM
0.25
6:34AM
0.24
5:56AM
0.20
5:47AM
0.15
5:57AM
0.11
2:35PM
0.40
6:13AM
0.08
3:31PM
0.38
6:32AM
0.08
4:12PM
0.36
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Mon
19
Sunrise-4:54--4:54--4:56--4:56--4:58--4:58--5:00-
Sunset--7:06--7:06--7:06--7:06--7:06--7:05--7:05
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
1--------------------
Temp. °C222322181820182123202527233033211919171919
Feels °C (?)172220141517151617132122172730181314141615
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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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