Surf Forecasts:
Fourth Beach surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 7,072 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 14s 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 (Aug 24) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 14s 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 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fourth Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about what’s on the menu at Fourth Beach over the next couple of weeks.
The pattern is a wild ride. We’re kicking off with a solid, but tricky, south swell that’s a bit too much for this spot at first, then we get a clean window mid-week before a long stretch of howling onshores shuts things down. The second week looks oversized and messy, not really for the average stick rider. You gotta pick your moments.
Monday, August 24th starts with an 8ft SSW groundswell (15-second period) at Fourth Beach. The combined energy is pumping, but that’s not good news here. A 31 mph near-gale is forecast for the afternoon, and the morning cross-on wind is already making it choppy. This is not a paddle session; honestly, with that much side-wind and power, it looks more appealing for kite surfing than a clean surfline. Water temp is 62°F, which is about average for this time of year.
We see a glimmer Tuesday the 25th. The swell drops to 5ft-6ft from the SW (12-13 seconds). The morning has a stiff 16 mph cross-offshore that will clean it up, but the real gem is Tuesday afternoon, with almost no wind. Clean conditions on a 5ft SW swell. It’s not huge, but it’s the best little window early in the week.
Wednesday, August 26th is a standout. Morning offshore winds from the NNW at 12 mph groom a 7ft SW groundswell (14 seconds), and the energy is strong. By the afternoon, the swell bumps to 8ft from the SW (15 seconds), energy spikes, and the offshore wind goes light. This is excellent for experienced surfers. Clean, lined-up, powerful waves. This is your best bet of the first week.
Thursday, August 27th the swell explodes to 12ft from the SSW with a 16-second period. The energy readings are through the roof. It’s too big for the break for most folks – big, powerful and unruly. The morning might have clean wind, but this is expert territory only. By the afternoon, a 31 mph onshore gale and rain shut it down completely.
Friday the 28th through Saturday the 29th is a write-off. Strong onshore winds from the south (19-22 mph) and messy, lumpy conditions. The swell drops, but the wind is relentless. There is a 5-day gap of poor surf here.
Sunday, August 30th the surf comes back with a vengeance. A 10ft SSW groundswell with a very long 19-second period. Morning winds are light offshore from the NNE. This is massive, clean, and powerful. It’s another one only for experts, and the long period will make for long lulls between big sets. Great for a point or reef, but at a beach, it might wall up.
The following week (starting Monday, September 1st) is inconsistent and generally less inviting. We get smaller swells (5ft to 7ft) mixed with strong winds. Tuesday the 2nd brings another pulse of 12ft, but with a short period of 10 seconds and cross-shore winds. That’s lumpy and not pretty.
The last two days of the run, September 7th and 8th, are back to massive, dangerous levels. Another 12ft-13ft SSW swell hits with 16-second periods. The combined energy is monstrous on the 7th afternoon. Wind is cross-off or cross-on, but at 13ft, Fourth Beach is just a washing machine for experts only. Not a recommended spot for a general surf.
If you have to pick, Wednesday, August 26th is the one. Clean, strong, but not out of control. The Sunday the 30th morning session is the other standout, but that’s a big-water day.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SSW on Thu afternoon, calm by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
2881 | 2181 | 1543 | 998 | 730 | 1367 | 1736 | 2360 | 5488 | 6719 | 5507 | 3456 | 1218 | 891 | 522 | 397 | 922 | 3728 | 5953 | 4636 | 2535 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | glassy | cross-off | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 9:05AM0.93m | 11:55PM0.53m | 9:34AM0.99m | 11:14PM0.56m | 10:03AM1.03m | 11:13PM0.60m | 10:31AM1.05m | 11:20PM0.65m | 10:58AM1.04m | 11:32PM0.71m | 11:24AM1.00m | 11:45PM0.77m | 11:48AM0.93m | 00:00AM0.83m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:08PM0.21m | 2:26AM0.52m | 5:09PM0.19m | 3:17AM0.45m | 5:19PM0.18m | 3:53AM0.39m | 5:33PM0.19m | 4:26AM0.34m | 5:47PM0.22m | 4:58AM0.31m | 5:59PM0.27m | 5:30AM0.31m | 6:07PM0.32m | ||||||||
6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | |
— | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 24 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 15 |
Feels °C | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 21 | 16 | 14 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 18 | E 7 | — | — | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSE 8 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 |
2881 | 2181 | 1543 | 998 | 730 | 1367 | 1736 | 2360 | 5488 | 9 | — | — | 1218 | 891 | 522 | 298 | 922 | 3728 | 5953 | 4636 | 2535 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 18 | SW 16 | S 24 | SW 22 | SW 20 | — | — | — | — | S 21 | SW 21 | SSW 20 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | — |
— | — | — | 50 | 258 | 11 | 163 | 851 | — | — | — | — | 9 | 18 | 38 | 250 | 288 | 84 | 30 | 15 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 16 | S 26 | SSW 23 | SSW 21 | SW 11 | SSW 23 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 13 | 54 | 397 | 314 | 686 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NNW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | — | — | ESE 6 | ENE 3 |
— | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | 6719 | 5507 | 3456 | 560 | 474 | 310 | 227 | 212 | — | — | 47 | 8 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 232 | 232 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 578 | 578 | 578 | 578 | 578 | 578 | 578 | 0 | 0 | 120 | 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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