Fourth Beach surfForecast / WA – Far South / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Thursday 30 Apr 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
19.5° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 (May 07) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 16s period. 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 4.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (May 07) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 7th May)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 7th May)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Most Powerful11PM (Fri 1st May)13ft (4.0m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fourth Beach over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Thu afternoon, strong winds from the SSW by Fri night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
1
0
1
4
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
SSW
14
1.9
SSW
14
3.5
SW
13
3.5
SW
13
4
SSW
13
3
SSW
13
3
SSW
13
3
SSW
12
2.5
SSW
10
2.5
SSW
10
2
SSW
12
1.8
SSW
12
1.7
SSW
12
1.6
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
17
3
SSW
16
2.5
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1700
1362
3447
4308
5143
2935
2688
2228
1393
1270
1125
904
816
875
787
610
573
845
1032
4077
2577
Wind (km/h)
20
SW
35
WSW
40
SW
40
SW
35
SSW
30
SSW
25
SW
25
S
25
S
25
SSW
15
SSW
20
SSW
20
SSW
10
SSW
15
WSW
20
SW
15
SSW
25
SE
20
ESE
15
ENE
15
E
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
High Tide
10:21PM0.71m
10:24AM1.13m
10:35PM0.66m
10:45AM1.17m
10:47PM0.62m
11:07AM1.18m
10:54PM0.58m
11:28AM1.17m
10:56PM0.54m
11:48AM1.15m
10:47PM0.51m
12:09PM1.11m
10:17PM0.50m
12:32PM1.06m
Low Tide
5:00PM0.41m
3:31AM0.44m
5:29PM0.40m
3:37AM0.42m
6:00PM0.41m
3:44AM0.39m
6:32PM0.42m
3:51AM0.38m
7:07PM0.45m
3:56AM0.37m
7:48PM0.47m
3:59AM0.36m
8:51PM0.49m
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rain showers
light rain
thunderstorm
light rain
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6:26
6:26
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:30
6:31
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5:13
5:12
5:10
5:09
5:08
5:07
5:07
5:06
3
5
3
2
1
2
2
1
Temp °C
19
17
13
14
15
14
15
16
16
16
16
16
16
15
16
16
16
16
15
14
15
17
13
4
5
7
8
8
11
11
11
11
13
12
12
14
12
13
11
10
10
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
SSW
14
1.9
SSW
14
3
SSW
13
1.2
SSE
8
1.8
SSE
9
2
SSW
12
1.8
SSW
12
1.7
SSW
12
1.6
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
12
1.5
SSW
11
2
S
11
3
SSW
16
2.5
SSW
14
Energy kJ
1700
1362
2935
179
549
1125
904
816
875
787
610
541
503
881
4077
2577
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SSE
9
1.8
SSE
11
1.7
SSE
11
1.3
SSE
10
1
SSE
9
0.8
SSE
9
0.7
SW
19
1.2
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
17
Energy kJ
487
745
619
325
158
99
384
845
1032
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
14
0.1
SW
24
0.4
SW
21
0.6
SSW
20
0.6
SSE
8
0.5
SW
15
0.9
SSW
14
Energy kJ
150
22
117
267
45
106
336
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
SW
7
3.5
SW
13
3.5
SW
13
4
SSW
13
2.3
SSW
13
3
SSW
13
3
SSW
12
2.5
SSW
10
2.5
SSW
10
2
S
12
1.2
SSW
15
0.4
SE
8
Energy kJ
351
3447
4308
5143
1816
2688
2228
1393
1270
1098
573
15
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
2
2
3
4
5
5
4
Distance (km)
1274
1387
1387
578
578
578
578
578
578
578
578
578
625
232
232
578
232
437
474
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Far South of Western Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
4
5
5
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
6
7
6
9
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
9
9
9
9
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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.

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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