Surf Forecasts:
Fourth Beach surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, SSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 18s period, SSW swell with 8,370 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 16s 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 Sunday (Aug 16) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 24s. 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 3.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fourth Beach over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Sun afternoon, strong winds from the WSW by Mon night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the SSW by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 975 | 581 | 1591 | 1045 | 2573 | 1944 | 2065 | 1787 | 1339 | 1833 | 1651 | 1672 | 3869 | 4715 | 4941 | 4983 | 5237 | 4640 | 6750 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 00:23AM0.74m | 12:13PM0.83m | 00:33AM0.80m | 11:59AM0.75m | 00:49AM0.84m | 11:37AM0.71m | 1:13AM0.86m | 11:14AM0.69m | 1:45AM0.85m | 10:40AM0.69m | 2:34AM0.82m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:06AM0.42m | 6:28PM0.41m | 6:30AM0.47m | 6:13PM0.37m | 6:53AM0.53m | 6:05PM0.33m | 7:16AM0.60m | 6:06PM0.28m | 7:45AM0.66m | 6:10PM0.26m | 6:09PM0.25m | ||||||||
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 | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — |
 | 5:22 | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 11 |
Feels °C | 12 | 11 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | — | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 975 | 581 | 1591 | 1045 | 2573 | 1944 | 2065 | 1787 | 1339 | 1833 | 1651 | 1672 | 3869 | 4715 | 4941 | — | 5237 | 4640 | 6750 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 16 | SSW 24 | SSW 21 | E 6 | NW 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | SW 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 19 | — |
| kJ | — | 566 | 109 | 718 | 23 | 1 | 6 | 18 | 221 | 10 | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 1808 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 26 | — | ESE 6 | — | — | — | — | ESE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 26 | — | 12 | — | — | — | — | 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 3 | NE 3 | E 4 | NE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | WSW 6 | SW 8 | SW 8 | — | WNW 3 | — | — | W 4 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 6 | 5 | 18 | 27 | 30 | 15 | 232 | 395 | 116 | — | 6 | — | — | 13 | 3256 | 4983 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 1 | 175 | 175 | 1057 | 0 | 578 | 432 | 232 | 0 | 288 | 386 | 0 | 232 | 625 | 578 | 389 | 389 | 1 |
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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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