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Fourth Beach surfForecast / WA – Far South / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Wednesday 14 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
20.3° C
 (Which is 1.2°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 Saturday (Jan 17) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m 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 12 days are 3.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 20) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 15) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sat 17th Jan)4.5ft (1.3m) 15s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 21st Jan)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s
Most Powerful 8AM (Tue 20th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 18s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ESE on Thu afternoon, light winds from the E by Fri morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Sun night, fresh winds from the ESE by Tue afternoon).

Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wed
21
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
3
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
SSW
1
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.1
SSW
1
SSW
1
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.9
SSW
3
SSW
2.5
SSW
2
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.5
SSW
Period(s) (?)121114141313141515141413131313201717161414
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)347261501447357368515974974957833106199867958126544755333618801227883
Wind
(km/h)
20
E
25
ESE
40
ESE
30
ENE
15
E
30
E
30
NE
25
WSW
20
S
20
SSW
20
S
20
S
15
ESE
20
SSE
30
SE
15
E
25
ESE
35
ESE
20
ENE
20
SSE
45
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscross-
on		cross-
off		crosscrosscross-
off		crossononononcross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:48PM
0.91
9:21PM
0.97
9:52PM
1.02
12:15PM
0.42
10:23PM
1.06
12:16PM
0.44
10:53PM
1.08
12:26PM
0.46
11:22PM
1.07
12:38PM
0.48
11:49PM
1.04
12:52PM
0.53
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:56AM
0.20
5:47AM
0.15
5:57AM
0.11
2:35PM
0.40
6:13AM
0.08
3:31PM
0.38
6:32AM
0.08
4:12PM
0.36
6:52AM
0.11
4:48PM
0.34
7:09AM
0.16
5:24PM
0.34
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wed
21
Sunrise-4:56--4:56--4:58--4:58--5:00--5:01--5:01-
Sunset--7:06--7:06--7:06--7:05--7:05--7:05--7:04
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clear
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C182223202628242621192020182020172222182423
Feels °C (?)151817132323172318181717151716141817132219
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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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