Number Fours Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Number Fours has got cooking for us over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, the opening days are a bit of a write-off. There’s some serious size on the cards – we’re talking 8ft to 10ft of short-period, wind-affected E swell – but those nasty cross-off winds are blowing 25 to 28 mph, absolutely shredding any hope of a clean wave. The energy readings are high, in the 1400s, but that’s just raw power with no finesse. This is more of a kite-surfing show than a paddler’s dream, and the surf reports aren’t kind. There’s a real gap here until things settle down.

We start seeing some hope on Monday the 4th of August. Tuesday afternoon the 5th of August is where it starts to get interesting. The swell drops to a much more manageable 5ft from the ENE, but the kicker is the period jumps to 11 seconds, bringing in some proper groundswell energy. The wind eases right back to a gentle breeze at 9 mph, so the conditions clean up nicely. The energy is still moderate (531), and while it’s a cross-off wind, it’s light and won’t ruin things. This is a solid option for intermediate surfers. You’ll want to be out there Tuesday afternoon – the report even says to expect very good surf.

Wednesday the 6th of August keeps things tidy, with chest-high 4ft waves and that 9-second period. Lighter winds again. It’s not a huge session, but it’s clean and fun, with good energy in the water (335).

After that, we hit another patch of less-than-ideal conditions from Thursday the 7th through to the 9th, with the wind picking back up into the fresh breeze range, making things messy.

The standout of the entire forecast is without a doubt Tuesday afternoon the 5th of August at Number Fours. You’ve got a solid 5ft of ENE groundswell with an 11-second period, light gentle breeze, and very good surf conditions. The crowd is only there “sometimes,” so you could easily find a peak to yourself. For a reef break that’s fairly consistent and best on an SSE swell, this ENE pulse with decent period and light wind is a genuine gem. Water temp is 80°, pretty normal for the time of year. Get amongst it.

Later on, into the second week, there’s a flicker of potential around Sunday the 10th of August when a very long-period SSW groundswell rolls in (18 seconds, 2ft). That kind of period at a reef break like Number Fours can produce some real clean lines, but the size is tiny. The wind is still moderate, so it’s worth a look if you’re desperate, but don’t expect anything epic. The rest of that week is dominated by lumpy, onshore energy from the ENE, so keep your expectations in check.

Overall, the best bet is locked in for Tuesday the 5th of August. Don’t sleep on it.

Rusty.

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