
Surf Forecasts:
Fourth Beach surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 6,694 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 15s period with SW 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fourth Beach in the next 16 days are 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fourth Beach over the next 16 days.
Alright, let me break down what’s on the table for the next 16 days. The first chance to surf is Thursday morning July 9th, but it’s not much. Swell is about 6 ft from the SW with a 14-second period, giving it good groundswell energy (1073 combined energy), and a 12 mph WNW cross-offshore wind keeps it clean. Still, the forecast says marginal because of tide, so for an advanced spot like Fourth Beach, it’s just a little warm-up. Not a standout.
Thursday afternoon stays similar: 5 ft at 13 seconds, wind goes light SSW at 3 mph, cross-onshore, leaving small ripples. Still marginal.
Friday and Saturday (10th and 11th) are no good. Swell builds to 7 ft, then 8 ft, but wind is cross-onshore and strong—15 to 19 mph from the SW, so it’s choppy. Poor conditions. Skip it.
Sunday morning July 12th: we’ve got a 10 ft SSW swell at 16 seconds (4956 combined energy). That’s powerful, long-period groundswell. Fourth Beach has clear skies and a 16 mph cross-shore W wind, creating some cross-chop. Still considered marginal, and at that size it’s too big for beginners. Not the one.
Here’s the standout: Monday morning July 13th. This is the pick of the run. Swell holds at 10 ft from the SSW with a very long 18-second period (6122 combined energy), and the wind is WNW at 12 mph, cross-offshore, making it clean. The forecast tags it as marginal, but with that long period and clean conditions, it’ll have good shape on a better break—though Fourth Beach is a beach, so the long period might make it a bit straight. Still, Monday morning is the best combo of size, energy, and clean wind in the whole outlook. Water temp is average for this time of year.
Monday afternoon sees the swell jump to 12 ft (6671 combined energy), wind light SW at 9 mph cross-onshore, and the forecast says it’s too big for the break. Experts only if they’re game, but the morning is the move.
Tuesday morning July 14th brings a NNE offshore wind at 6 mph, light breeze, with a 10 ft SSW swell (3903 combined energy). Excellent conditions for experienced surfers, but still big. Crowds are possible. This is your second-best day.
After Tuesday, the swell drops: Wednesday and Thursday (15th-16th) have 5 ft to 7 ft SSW swells with offshore winds—clean but less juice. Friday 17th morning: a howling 25 mph NNW offshore wind, clean but brutal for paddling. Friday afternoon settles to 6 ft SSW at 13 seconds with moderate offshore wind, decent.
Then we hit a rough patch: Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th, wind goes onshore and swell hits 13 ft and bigger—too huge for Fourth Beach. That big-swell run continues through Wednesday 22nd July, with 16 ft to 18 ft swells—massive energy (up to 16883). The forecast says it’s too big for the break. Not surfable. Thursday 23rd still big and onshore. Friday 24th sees a drop to 7 ft from the SSW with light cross-onshore wind, but it’s marginal.
Overall, the first week has a few clean windows with real size, but the long-period groundswell and beach break limit the quality. Monday morning July 13th is the true standout: 10 ft SSW groundswell at 18 seconds, clean cross-offshore wind, big energy. Tuesday morning July 14th is a close second with clean offshore wind. After that, there’s a long gap from the 18th onward with no real recommendations—just giant swell and onshore winds.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the SW by Fri afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wed 15 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 8 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
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1860 | 1073 | 880 | 678 | 822 | 1285 | 392 | 1603 | 1753 | 2848 | 4775 | 3522 | 2529 | 6122 | 6671 | 5840 | 3903 | 3118 | 2139 | 1222 | 760 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross | off | off | off |
High Tide | 6:47AM0.93m | 7:58AM1.05m | 8:52AM1.16m | 9:39AM1.24m | 10:23AM1.29m | 1:20AM0.55m | 11:04AM1.29m | 1:20AM0.54m | 11:41AM1.25m | ||||||||||||
Low Tide | 8:26PM0.57m | 5:07PM0.51m | 5:00PM0.39m | 5:28PM0.29m | 6:02PM0.23m | 6:37PM0.20m | 2:52AM0.55m | 7:10PM0.22m | 3:47AM0.51m | 7:40PM0.28m | |||||||||||
— | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | |
— | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:59 | — | — | 4:59 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 20 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | E 6 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
1860 | 1073 | 880 | 678 | 646 | 1 | 294 | 1603 | 1753 | 2848 | 4775 | 3522 | 2529 | 6122 | 6671 | 5840 | 3903 | 3118 | 2139 | 1222 | 760 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WSW 4 | SW 14 | E 7 | — | SW 14 | — | SW 22 | SSW 19 | SSW 22 | SW 20 | SSW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 4 | SSW 16 |
— | — | 3 | 456 | 1 | — | 96 | — | 18 | 428 | 181 | 388 | 1106 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 330 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 4 | WSW 6 | E 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 22 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 9 | 29 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 273 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 3 | WNW 3 | — | — | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 8 | SSW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | NNW 4 | N 4 |
8 | 4 | — | — | 822 | 1285 | 392 | 984 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 20 | 6 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 141 | 232 | 175 | 578 | 578 | 578 | 288 | 232 | 4 | 232 | 288 | 175 | 141 | 232 | 1 | 0 | 175 | 0 | 141 | 0 |
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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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