Surf Forecasts:
The Three Bears surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, WSW swell with 6,015 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period with WSW swell.
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 Monday (Sep 07) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Three Bears in the next 16 days are 3.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Three Bears over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let’s talk about what’s cooking at The Three Bears.
Honestly, for the first few days, it’s a bit of a write-off. We’ve got some solid swell rolling in, but the wind is a real spoiler. Saturday the 5th is a no-go with that cross-onshore breeze making a mess of things. Sunday the 6th cleans up a bit, but the swell is still a bit lumpy and the conditions are only marginal.
The real action starts to show its face on Monday the 7th. The morning is looking clean with a gentle cross-offshore breeze and a solid 8ft swell from the WSW. The combined swell energy is moderate (3659), and that 16-second period means it’s proper groundswell with plenty of push. This is a reef break, so that long period will wrap in nicely. It’s a consistent spot, so you won’t be waiting around forever. Keep in mind, this is a beginner-friendly break, but at 8ft, it’s pushing the limits for the less experienced.
Tuesday the 8th is the standout of the first week. The morning is firing with a 10ft groundswell from the WSW, a 16-second period, and a fresh offshore breeze from the ESE. It’s clean, it’s powerful, and the combined energy is very strong (4660). The afternoon is even better, with a moderate offshore breeze and excellent conditions for those who can handle it. This is for experienced surfers only – that 10ft is no joke.
The long-range picture is looking promising. Monday the 14th has a monster 12ft swell from the WSW with a 15-second period. The morning is clean with a gentle cross-offshore breeze, and the combined energy is massive (4851). It’s a classic setup for this reef, but again, big-boy territory.
The absolute best of the whole 16-day window has to be Thursday the 17th. The morning is clean with a light cross-offshore breeze, a solid 8ft groundswell, and a 16-second period. But the afternoon? Glassy. Flat calm. The combined energy is strong (3198), and you’ll be surfing in perfect, clean lines. That’s a session to circle on the calendar.
One thing to note: the water temperature is sitting at 65°, which is about average for this time of year.
So, bottom line: the first weekend is a dud. Get excited for Tuesday the 8th and especially Thursday the 17th for the cleanest, best-shaped waves. The swell is a bit much for beginners most of the time, but if you’ve got the skills, The Three Bears is going to be a treat.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Sat night, calm by Mon afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Wed morning, calm by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | W 13 | WSW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 15 | WSW 20 | WSW 19 | WSW 17 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2826 | 2199 | 1309 | 2327 | 1874 | 5807 | 3659 | 2961 | 3253 | 4660 | 4437 | 3393 | 2696 | 2258 | 1624 | 956 | 778 | 902 | 838 | 1968 | 2465 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 5:29AM0.69m | 6:41AM0.71m | 7:38AM0.72m | 8:28AM0.70m | 11:47PM0.35m | 9:12AM0.64m | 10:53PM0.38m | 9:53AM0.57m | 10:40PM0.43m | ||||||||||||
Low Tide | 2:46PM0.00m | 3:20PM-0.02m | 3:54PM-0.01m | 4:24PM0.03m | 4:48PM0.09m | 1:32AM0.35m | 5:00PM0.18m | 3:02AM0.32m | 4:51PM0.25m | 4:03AM0.29m | |||||||||||
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 | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — |
 | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — |
mm | 2 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 17 | 13 | 14 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 9 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 7 | 8 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | W 14 | WSW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 19 | WSW 17 |
| kJ | 2826 | 529 | 1309 | 2327 | 1765 | 5807 | 3659 | 2961 | 3253 | 4660 | 4437 | 3393 | 2696 | 2258 | 1624 | 956 | 778 | 902 | 752 | 1968 | 2465 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WSW 22 | WSW 20 | WSW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 27 | WSW 26 | WSW 24 | N 6 | WSW 22 | WSW 20 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 |
| kJ | — | — | 46 | 349 | 1874 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | 66 | 109 | 41 | 263 | 838 | 733 | 613 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 22 | N 5 | N 4 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 186 | 12 | 1 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 13 | S 4 | SSE 4 | S 4 | — | — | — | SE 3 | ESE 4 | — | E 4 | ENE 5 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NNE 6 | — | — | — | — | WNW 5 |
| kJ | — | 2199 | 38 | 11 | 27 | — | — | — | 7 | 11 | — | 27 | 52 | 9 | 33 | 107 | — | — | — | — | 37 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 224 | 241 | 203 | 1686 | 48 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 33 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 32 | 0 | 47 | 64 | 3 | 0 | 170 | 86 | 224 |
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