The Three Bears surf break

The Three Bears surfForecast / WA – Margaret River / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Thursday 07 May 2026 AWST
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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
20.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Thursday (May 07) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 14s 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 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Monday (May 11) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Thu 7th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s
Best Surf 2PM (Thu 7th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s
Most Powerful 5PM (Wed 13th May)11ft (3.5m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon night, min 17°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Sun night, strong winds from the WNW by Tue night).

Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SW
14
1.3
WSW
14
1.1
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.8
SW
12
0.6
SW
12
0.4
WSW
15
0.4
WSW
13
0.4
WSW
13
0.5
W
15
0.7
WSW
14
0.9
WSW
14
1
WSW
13
1.1
WSW
14
1.1
WSW
13
1.5
WSW
13
1.7
WSW
13
1.8
WSW
12
3
W
13
3.5
WSW
13
3
WSW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
846
653
394
241
169
114
84
70
64
109
218
326
367
500
444
724
875
976
2830
4257
2292
Wind (km/h)
25
ENE
10
SSE
35
ENE
30
NE
5
ENE
35
ENE
30
NE
10
N
25
NE
30
NNE
15
N
30
NE
35
NNE
25
N
25
NNE
40
NNE
30
N
40
NW
50
W
45
WSW
40
WSW
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
High Tide
10:58AM0.68m
11:30AM0.64m
12:02PM0.59m
12:27PM0.53m
9:36AM0.47m
5:08PM0.47m
8:07AM0.49m
6:55PM0.43m
8:00AM0.55m
8:32PM0.39m
Low Tide
00:22AM0.14m
00:38AM0.14m
00:42AM0.16m
00:45AM0.18m
2:19PM0.45m
00:52AM0.21m
2:30PM0.36m
1:00AM0.26m
3:11PM0.26m
00:58AM0.31m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
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6:58
6:58
6:58
7:00
7:00
7:01
7:01
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5:34
5:32
5:32
5:31
5:30
5:30
5:29
2
3
1
1
Temp °C
14
21
20
17
21
21
16
20
20
18
19
20
19
20
21
20
21
21
17
15
15
9
18
14
12
19
16
9
17
16
13
16
18
13
16
18
13
16
16
9
4
6
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SW
14
1.3
WSW
14
1.1
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.8
NNE
6
0.6
SW
12
0.4
WSW
15
1.1
N
6
0.4
WSW
13
0.5
W
15
1.1
N
6
0.9
WSW
14
1
WSW
13
1.1
WSW
14
1.1
WSW
13
1.5
WSW
13
1.7
WSW
13
1.8
WSW
12
2.4
W
12
Energy kJ
846
653
394
241
43
114
84
91
64
109
94
326
367
500
444
724
875
976
1735
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNE
4
0.8
SW
12
0.2
WSW
16
0.4
SW
11
0.4
WSW
13
0.3
WSW
16
0.2
WSW
12
0.7
WSW
14
0.5
W
16
Energy kJ
7
169
26
41
70
49
13
218
134
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
18
0.1
SW
12
0.3
SW
11
0.2
W
16
Energy kJ
6
6
18
20
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
ENE
4
1.1
NE
4
1.2
NE
6
1.3
NNE
5
1.5
NNE
6
1
N
6
1.4
N
6
1
N
6
1.8
N
6
1.6
NNW
7
1.3
NNW
7
1.3
NNW
6
1.4
NNW
6
1.1
NNW
6
3
W
13
3.5
WSW
13
3
WSW
11
Energy kJ
22
42
88
74
155
84
125
78
244
239
149
109
150
89
2830
4257
2292
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
3
4
4
3
2
2
Distance (km)
8
0
25
32
0
38
78
3
8
78
86
78
170
183
64
170
170
183
1072
630
366
Best forecast wave conditions in Margaret River
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
3
6
4
3
5
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
7
6
6
6
5
5
5
5
4
6
9
5
5
4
5
9
5
5
5
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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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