Surf Forecasts:
Fourth Beach surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 11 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s period, SSW swell with 8,579 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 6 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 15s period with SSW 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 Monday (Jul 06) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m 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 4.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 5PM. 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 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Mon 6th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sat 11th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fourth Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into what the next couple of weeks are shaping up like for Fourth Beach.
The first real action kicks off Monday the 6th with a long-period SSW groundswell averaging 5 feet, offering up very clean surf thanks to a light offshore N wind. The water’s sitting at 62°, which is about average for this time of year. This is a solid, classic start—clean lines, good energy. The combined swell energy is moderate (974), but that 15-second period means the sets will have some proper push. Tuesday the 7th looks like the standout, with a strong 10-foot SSW groundswell and clean, offshore NNE winds. The energy jumps right up (4383) and those sets will be packing a serious punch. This is advanced territory only; beginners should sit this one out.
The good, clean runs continue into Wednesday the 8th and Thursday the 9th, with the swell easing a bit but the wind staying light and favorable. By Friday the 10th, the wind starts to ruin things with a fresh cross-shore making it lumpy, and the swell drops off. Saturday the 11th gets ugly: a massive 15-foot SSW swell and strong cross-onshore winds make it a messy, blown-out mess. Not one for the paddle surfer. Sunday the 12th is still huge with a 12-foot swell, but the cross-onshore wind keeps it choppy.
That Monday the 13th and Tuesday the 14th see the swell back down to a more manageable size, and with lighter winds, things clean up again. The long-period energy is still there, giving good shape for the experienced crew. Wednesday the 15th is another clean day, with a 7-foot SSW swell and NNE offshore winds—gentle offshore and clean conditions. By Thursday the 16th, a fresh north wind picks up but stays offshore, so the lines will be clean even if the swell drops to 4 feet.
The second week gets wild. From Friday the 17th through to Tuesday the 21st of July, the swell is consistently huge, often over 13 feet, with very high combined energy readings (over 5000 and sometimes over 15000). The wind is a problem too, often strong offshore or strong cross-shore. This is big, powerful, and mostly unruly—definitely not for beginners, and only for the most experienced if the winds line up. The period from the 19th to the 20th looks particularly big and intimidating.
Overall, the real sweet spot is Monday the 6th through Wednesday the 8th, with Tuesday the 7th being the absolute pick of the bunch: solid 10-foot SSW with perfect offshore wind. A close second is Wednesday the 15th for a cleaner, more manageable session if you're looking for a slightly less hectic paddle.
Stay safe out there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Thu afternoon, near gales from the SW by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 7 | SW 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 974 | 1517 | 2596 | 4383 | 4394 | 2961 | 1568 | 1409 | 1882 | 1167 | 961 | 627 | 902 | 341 | 3389 | 7797 | 8579 | 6786 | 5808 | 3408 | 1538 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:29PM0.90m | 3:30AM0.75m | 1:31PM0.79m | 4:59AM0.83m | 6:47AM0.93m | 7:58AM1.05m | 8:52AM1.16m | 9:39AM1.24m | |||||||||||||
Low Tide | 8:48PM0.51m | 8:09AM0.68m | 8:55PM0.55m | 8:26PM0.57m | 5:07PM0.51m | 5:00PM0.39m | 5:28PM0.29m | 6:02PM0.23m | |||||||||||||
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 | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — |
 | — | 4:55 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:59 | — | — | 4:59 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Feels °C | 13 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 17 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 13 | — | — | — | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 974 | 1517 | 2596 | 4383 | 4394 | 2961 | 1568 | 1409 | 1882 | 1167 | 961 | 627 | 902 | 341 | — | — | — | 6786 | 5808 | 3408 | 1538 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | — | — | E 6 | E 6 | — | ENE 6 | SW 19 | — | — | — | SSW 12 | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | SSW 24 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 |
| kJ | 17 | — | — | 32 | 17 | — | 12 | 535 | — | — | — | 274 | 96 | — | — | — | — | 54 | 397 | 782 | 1294 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 21 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 256 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 6 | E 5 | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | WNW 4 | SW 5 | SSW 12 | SW 7 | SW 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 18 | 39 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 8 | 7 | 74 | 554 | 296 | 3389 | 7797 | 8579 | 3121 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 160 | 10 | 0 | 578 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 578 | 824 | 1380 | 895 | 578 | 578 | 232 | 232 | 175 | 0 |
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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).
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