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The Three Bears Surf Forecast
/ WA – Margaret River (57 breaks) / Western Australia (159 breaks) /
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The Three Bears surfForecast / WA – Margaret River / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Thursday 21 May 2026 AWSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
The Three Bears surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's The Three Bears sea temperature is
21.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Three Bears this week:
The surf forecast for The Three Bears over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 23) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Three Bears in the next 16 days are 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 28) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Monday (May 25) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 23rd May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 23rd May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Thu 28th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Three Bears over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Thu afternoon, calm by Sat night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Sun afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Sun night, fresh winds from the N by Wed morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 11 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 12 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | W 19 | W 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | W 13 | |
1917 | 1309 | 998 | 937 | 743 | 595 | 456 | 278 | 334 | 733 | 413 | 867 | 778 | 547 | 424 | 736 | 1326 | 1493 | 1346 | 1533 | 2641 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | on | on | |
High Tide | 11:12AM0.62m | 10:43AM0.55m | 10:06AM0.50m | 8:28AM0.49m | 6:35PM0.34m | 7:35AM0.54m | 7:32AM0.60m | 7:43AM0.65m | |||||||||||||
Low Tide | 00:00AM0.05m | 00:41AM0.12m | 1:07AM0.20m | 1:09AM0.27m | 3:48PM0.32m | 10:14PM0.32m | 4:10PM0.25m | 4:36PM0.19m | |||||||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 |
 | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:21 | — | 5:21 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | — | |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 |
11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 12 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 11 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 12 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 11 | W 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | — |
 kJ | 1917 | 1309 | 998 | 937 | 743 | 595 | 456 | 278 | 334 | 733 | 413 | 867 | 778 | 547 | 424 | 383 | 1326 | 1493 | 1346 | 1533 | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 16 | SW 11 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | — | — | W 23 | W 20 | W 19 | W 10 | W 10 | W 18 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 100 | 121 | 107 | 295 | — | — | 10 | 214 | 736 | 486 | 181 | 301 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 11 | — | — | — | — | W 21 | — | — | W 20 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 133 | — | — | 268 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSE 3 | S 3 | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | N 4 | NNE 4 | N 5 | N 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | — | NNW 5 | NW 6 | NW 7 | W 13 |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 7 | 8 | 7 | 68 | 106 | 85 | 69 | 73 | — | 35 | 189 | 577 | 2641 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 33 | 630 | 48 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 78 | 86 | 86 | 183 | 170 | 269 |
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Information about the The Three Bears Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for The Three Bears provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at The Three Bears can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Three Bears 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 (The Three Bears) 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 The Three Bears 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.
The Three Bears is 64 km (40 miles) from the city of Bunbury. If you plan a holiday in Margaret River, look for hotels and other accommodation in Bunbury. Bunbury has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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