Fourth Beach surfForecast / WA – Far South / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Thursday 08 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
20.2° 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 1.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fourth Beach in the next 12 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 09) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 7s period and expected on Monday (Jan 12) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Tue 13th Jan)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s
Best Surf 8AM (Tue 13th Jan)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s
Most Powerful 5PM (Fri 9th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 12s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Thu morning, fresh winds from the ESE by Sat afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ESE on Mon afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Tue night).

Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
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Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.9
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.8
SSW
3
SSW
3
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.2
S
1.5
S
1.7
S
1.2
SE
2.3
SE
1
SE
0.3
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.5
S
Period(s) (?)131212111211109986816151514131312108
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)122689393618912243148395736747620138711649334756692624451972497268
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSE
25
SE
30
SSW
30
S
30
S
25
SE
30
SE
35
ESE
20
ENE
25
ESE
40
ESE
25
ENE
25
ESE
40
ESE
40
NE
20
WSW
25
SSW
20
SSW
25
SSW
25
S
20
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
crossoncross-
on
ononcross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:29PM
0.53
12:25AM
0.75
1:53PM
0.59
12:05AM
0.69
2:39PM
0.65
11:36PM
0.66
4:01PM
0.69
9:51PM
0.66
7:17PM
0.75
8:11PM
0.83
8:48PM
0.91
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:46PM
0.44
7:35AM
0.34
6:21PM
0.50
7:23AM
0.32
7:01PM
0.58
7:19AM
0.29
9:07PM
0.66
7:18AM
0.27
7:07AM
0.25
6:34AM
0.24
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Sunrise4:50--4:50--4:50--4:52--4:52--4:54--4:54--
Sunset-7:07--7:07--7:07--7:07--7:07--7:06--7:06-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C212119181817171816202118242321312319192019
Feels °C (?)191817131211111210151410201714281917161617
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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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