The Three Bears Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.57° S 115.00° E

The Three Bears Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 08 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Three Bears sea temperature is
18.1°C
0.7° 

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 7 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, WSW swell with 4,852 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 16s 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 3.0m 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 1.3m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Tue 8th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Best Surf 2PM (Tue 8th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 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, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's coming our way.

Alright, so we've got a solid run of swell on the cards here for The Three Bears, a reef break that's a beginner-friendly spot. The water temp is sitting at 65°F which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The action kicks off on Tuesday morning, the 8th of September. We're looking at a solid 10 ft groundswell from the WSW, with a very long period of 17 seconds. The combined energy is massive at 4852, so there's a hell of a lot of power in the water. The wind is offshore from the ESE at 16 mph, which is a moderate breeze, but it's blowing clean. This is a big, powerful swell, and with a 17-second period, those sets are going to be meaty and well-spaced. It's a standout for experienced surfers, as the waves are going to be pushing over 8 ft, so this is for the crew who know what they're doing. Given the long period, the reef here will handle it much better than a beach break.

Tuesday afternoon stays similar, with the swell holding at 10 ft from the WSW, period dropping slightly to 16 seconds, and the wind still offshore from the E at 16 mph. The energy is still huge at 4051. It's still a big, powerful swell, excellent for the experienced.

Wednesday the 9th sees the swell drop a touch to 8 ft in the morning, still from the WSW with a 15-second period, but the wind picks up to a fresh offshore from the ENE at 22 mph. The energy is strong at 2334. The afternoon gets better with the wind easing to a light offshore breeze from the E at 6 mph, making for clean conditions. The swell is still a solid 7 ft with a long period, another good window for the skilled surfer.

Thursday the 10th the swell drops further to 5 ft, and the wind goes cross-offshore in the morning and cross-shore in the afternoon. The energy drops to moderate levels around 1111-1169. The conditions are so-so, more of a background day.

Friday the 11th looks better with the swell picking back up to 6 ft, and a light cross-offshore NNE breeze in the morning. The energy climbs back to a strong 2255. The afternoon sees a 5 ft swell with a very long 18-second period, but the wind goes cross-onshore, making it a bit bumpy. The morning is the pick here.

The weekend from Saturday the 12th into Sunday the 13th is a write-off. Strong onshore winds from the West and rain showers make for poor, choppy conditions. The swell is still there, but it's a mess. Best to leave the board in the car.

Monday the 14th gets interesting again. A clean 8 ft swell from the WSW with a 14-second period, and a gentle cross-offshore breeze from the NE in the morning. The energy is strong at 2561. This is another excellent session for the experienced crew, but the afternoon goes cross-onshore, so get it early.

Tuesday the 15th is a bit marginal with a cross-shore wind, and the swell drops to 8 ft. The energy is still strong, but the wind makes it lumpy.

The standout for the whole period is Wednesday the 16th. The morning is absolutely glassy. Calm winds, zero wind (0 mph), and a clean 6 ft swell from the WSW with a 14-second period. The energy is still strong at 1435. This is the cleanest, most perfect window we've got. The swell is still over 5 ft, so it's not for beginners, but for anyone with a bit of experience, this is the best on offer. The afternoon goes cross-onshore, so the morning session is the one to chase.

After that, things get messy again. From Thursday the 17th right through the rest of the 16-day window, strong onshore winds, near gale force winds on the 18th, and rain showers dominate. The swell is still big and powerful, but the wind is just going to ruin it. The 20th of September has a 8 ft swell with a cross-shore wind, but it's marginal at best. The 23rd has a similar story.

So, to sum it up: the best is the morning of Wednesday the 16th of September for the glassiest, cleanest conditions on a solid, long-period swell. The early part of the run (8th, 9th, and 14th) are also great for those who can handle the size. The rest of the time is a fight against the wind.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Tue night, calm by Thu afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Fri morning, strong winds from the W by Sat morning).

Tuesday
8
Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
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2
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4
4
2
0
0
0
0
0
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4
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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
15
1.5
WSW
15
1.7
WSW
15
1.7
WSW
15
1.6
WSW
18
2.3
WSW
17
1.9
WSW
16
1.6
WSW
15
2.2
W
10
2.2
W
10
3
WSW
13
3
WSW
14
2.5
WSW
14
2.5
WSW
14
2.5
WSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
4852
4051
3118
2334
2020
1471
970
983
1240
1254
1531
2950
1740
1214
932
876
2693
2705
2561
2866
3247
Wind (km/h)
25
ESE
25
E
35
E
35
ENE
10
E
25
E
25
ENE
5
NNW
15
E
15
NNE
10
NNW
35
NNW
40
W
30
W
35
W
30
W
20
W
10
ESE
15
NE
10
SW
25
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Wind State
off
off
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off
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off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
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
10:26AM0.31m
10:43PM0.60m
Low Tide
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
5:59AM0.28m
2:55PM0.28m
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rain showers
rain showers
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rain showers
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6:28
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6:26
6:24
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6:22
6:20
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6:06
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:08
6:08
6:09
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2
2
1
Temp °C
14
19
15
14
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19
14
17
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17
18
18
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17
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17
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16
Feels °C
8
13
8
7
17
14
9
16
15
16
17
17
9
10
11
11
12
14
13
15
12
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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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