The Three Bears Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.57° S 115.00° E

The Three Bears Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 07 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Three Bears sea temperature is
18.2°C
0.8° 

The Three Bears surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


The Three Bears surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, WSW swell with 4,717 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 11AM (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 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Mon 7th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 16s
Best Surf11AM (Mon 7th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 16s
Most Powerful11AM (Tue 8th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Three Bears over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get stuck into the outlook for The Three Bears. This is a consistent reef break that’s exposed to the swell, and it’s mostly a beginner-friendly wave, but it'll be pushing the limits for a lot of you this week.

We’ve got a classic setup with a blockbuster groundswell from the WSW, but the timing and conditions are going to be choosy. The water’s sitting at 64.8°F, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no need to dig out the thickest rubber.

The real standout is the first session. Monday morning is the one to get you out of bed. We’ve got clean conditions with a light, cross-off SE breeze blowing at 9 mph. The swell is pumping at 8.2 ft, but it’s a long-period groundswell (16 seconds), which means it’ll be packing a serious punch with a combined energy of 3705. This is quality, powerful surf, but it’s a solid size for a beginner spot. The wave comment says "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers," and that’s the truth. If you’re not confident on a bigger board, this one is for the lads who can handle a steep take-off. The long period means the sets will be clean and the paddle out easier, but at a reef, you’ll need to respect the bottom.

The rest of Monday is a write-off. The afternoon turns messy with a cross-shore S wind, and the score drops off a cliff.

Tuesday (September 8th) is a close second. The morning session is clean with a true offshore wind from the ESE at 19 mph. The swell is even bigger at 9.8 ft, and the period is a very long 17 seconds. That’s a massive groundswell hitting the reef. The combined energy is 4717, which is very strong. This is big, powerful, and for experts only. If you’re a beginner, or even a confident intermediate, stay on the beach for this one. The offshore wind will make it look beautiful, but it will be a handful. The afternoon is still offshore, but the wind eases a bit.

Wednesday morning (September 9th) sees a slight drop to 7.5 ft, but the wind swings to a cross-off from the ENE at 22 mph. The energy is still serious at 2334, but the wind is a bit stronger, making it less clean than the previous days. The afternoon is windier but with a more favourable cross-off.

Thursday (September 10th) is a potential sleeper. The morning is a bit lumpy with a cross-off, but the afternoon is the real deal. The wind goes glassy, falling to 3 mph from the SSW. The swell is a more manageable 4.6 ft, but it’s a clean groundswell (15 seconds) with a combined energy of 1043. The wave comment is "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers," and with glassy conditions, the reef will be a beautiful, tapering line. This is the best option for intermediates who want a taste of the quality without the full-on 10 ft beatdown.

Friday (September 11th) is a drop-off. The morning is clean enough, but the afternoon brings a cross-on wind and a weird, very long period swell (18 seconds) that might be difficult to connect with on a point break. The energy is still high (2811), but the wind is against it.

Then we hit a rough patch. Saturday (September 12th) through Sunday (September 13th) is a complete write-off. Strong onshore winds and big, messy swell. The wave comment is "poor surf conditions" for every session. It’s a no-go zone. The swell is over 9.8 ft, but it’s blown out and ugly.

Monday (September 14th) offers a bit of a reprieve. The morning is clean with a cross-off ENE breeze, and the swell is a solid 7.9 ft. The energy is 2151. It’s not the best quality, but it’s a clean paddle.

Tuesday (September 15th) is another gem. The morning is glassy! A gentle SE breeze at 3 mph. The swell is 6.9 ft, and the wave comment is "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers." This is a prime window. The long period (14 seconds) and glassy conditions will make the reef a delight. The afternoon turns choppy, so get it early.

The outlook for the second week (September

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Mon morning, strong winds from the E by Wed morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 20°C on Thu night, min 13°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Thu afternoon, strong winds from the WNW by Sat morning).

Monday
7
Tuesday
8
Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
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5
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4
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2
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0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
WSW
16
2.5
WSW
16
2.5
WSW
16
3
WSW
17
3
WSW
16
2.5
WSW
16
2.3
WSW
15
2.2
WSW
15
1.8
WSW
15
1.5
WSW
14
1.4
WSW
15
1.6
WSW
15
1.6
WSW
14
1.7
WSW
18
2.4
WSW
17
3
W
16
3.5
W
10
2.5
W
10
2.3
WSW
15
2.5
W
16
3
WSW
14
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3705
2961
3211
4717
4168
3118
2334
2020
1471
956
857
1136
1002
1814
3053
4664
2424
1129
2354
3102
2951
Wind (km/h)
15
SE
25
S
30
SE
25
ESE
25
E
35
E
35
ENE
20
NE
25
ENE
25
NE
5
SSW
25
ENE
25
NNE
15
NNW
30
NNW
50
W
30
W
30
W
25
W
25
WSW
15
SE
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross-off
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off
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
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on
on
on
on
cross-off
High Tide
7:38AM0.72m
8:28AM0.70m
11:47PM0.35m
9:12AM0.64m
10:53PM0.38m
9:53AM0.57m
10:40PM0.43m
10:28AM0.48m
10:37PM0.49m
10:54AM0.39m
10:38PM0.55m
Low Tide
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
4:15PM0.30m
5:00AM0.28m
3:35PM0.31m
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6:31
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6:26
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6:24
6:22
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6:05
6:06
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:08
6:08
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Temp °C
14
18
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Feels °C
11
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6
8
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9
7
14
16
9
18
18
14
16
17
7
8
11
10
13
13
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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.

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