The Three Bears surf break

The Three Bears surfForecast / WA – Margaret River / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Sunday 24 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
20.9° 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 Sunday (May 24) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 18s. 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 6.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 31) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (May 27) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sun 24th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s
Best Surf 8PM (Sun 24th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sun 31st May)21ft (6.5m) 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 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Sun night, strong winds from the N by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the N on Wed afternoon, light winds from the NNW by Thu night).

Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
2
2
3
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
WSW
15
1.5
WSW
13
1.2
WSW
12
1.2
WSW
16
1.2
WSW
14
0.9
WSW
14
1.8
N
6
0.9
WSW
18
1.3
WSW
17
1.5
W
16
3.5
NW
9
1.8
WSW
14
2.1
W
13
2
W
13
1.8
WSW
12
1.6
WSW
11
1.2
WSW
11
2.3
NW
7
4
WNW
10
5
WNW
11
6
W
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
405
817
447
688
565
299
229
552
962
1175
1798
1382
1537
1355
944
593
300
480
3079
6262
11377
Wind (km/h)
20
NNE
15
N
15
ENE
35
NNE
25
N
25
NE
40
N
35
N
30
N
45
N
45
NNW
25
W
15
W
10
W
10
NNW
15
ENE
20
NNW
40
NW
45
NW
50
NW
60
WNW
cross-off
cross
off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
on
on
on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
10:06AM0.50m
8:28AM0.49m
6:35PM0.34m
7:35AM0.54m
7:32AM0.60m
7:43AM0.65m
8:00AM0.69m
8:20AM0.72m
Low Tide
1:09AM0.27m
3:48PM0.32m
10:14PM0.32m
4:10PM0.25m
4:36PM0.19m
5:03PM0.15m
5:31PM0.11m
6:04PM0.09m
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part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:09
7:09
7:11
7:11
7:11
7:13
7:13
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:21
5:21
5:20
5:20
6
3
1
2
3
6
Temp °C
14
15
16
15
18
19
18
20
20
20
19
20
18
18
18
17
19
20
19
19
19
10
12
13
9
13
16
11
15
15
14
12
17
15
16
17
16
15
14
10
10
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
WSW
15
1.5
WSW
13
1.2
WSW
12
1.2
WSW
16
1.2
WSW
14
0.9
WSW
14
0.8
WSW
13
0.9
WSW
18
1.3
WSW
17
1.5
W
16
1.8
WSW
15
1.8
WSW
14
2.1
W
13
2
W
13
1.8
WSW
12
1.6
WSW
11
1.2
WSW
11
0.8
SW
11
Energy kJ
405
817
447
688
565
299
189
552
962
1175
1520
1382
1537
1355
944
593
300
140
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
11
0.4
WSW
18
0.8
WSW
16
0.8
W
12
0.7
W
11
0.8
W
10
1
W
11
1.4
W
10
1.1
NW
8
0.8
NNW
7
0.6
NNW
7
0.4
NNW
7
0.7
W
11
0.4
WSW
16
Energy kJ
121
107
295
184
110
136
244
384
151
66
31
17
114
98
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
11
0.3
N
4
0.1
W
22
0.4
WSW
20
0.7
WSW
12
0.4
NW
8
0.1
SW
18
0.3
NW
6
Energy kJ
11
3
10
129
136
23
13
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNE
3
0.4
NNE
4
0.3
ENE
2
1.1
NNE
5
1.2
N
6
1.1
N
6
1.8
N
6
1.7
NNW
6
1.6
NNW
6
2
N
6
3.5
NW
9
2
WNW
8
0.3
NE
2
0.8
NNE
4
2.3
NW
7
4
WNW
10
5
WNW
11
6
W
13
Energy kJ
3
4
1
54
89
86
229
245
176
334
1798
567
1
22
480
3079
6262
11377
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
3
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
1
4
2
Distance (km)
64
3
0
78
86
19
170
170
170
170
241
224
241
4
8
0
86
183
1686
269
630
Best forecast wave conditions in Margaret River
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
4
3
3
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
9
9
8
7
6
6
7
9
9
9
6
5
4
6
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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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