The Three Bears surf break

The Three Bears surfForecast / WA – Margaret River / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Thursday 30 Apr 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
20.8° 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 (Apr 30) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m 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 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Thursday (May 07) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 30th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 30th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s
Most Powerful 8AM (Fri 1st May)10ft (3.0m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Fri morning, moderate winds from the S by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
2
2
2
1
0
2
1
1
1
3
0
2
3
0
2
4
3
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
WSW
14
2.4
SW
14
2.5
SW
13
3
SW
13
2.5
SW
13
2.2
SW
13
1.8
SW
13
1.7
SW
12
1.5
SW
12
1.2
SW
12
1.3
SW
11
1.3
SW
12
1.3
SW
13
1.1
SW
12
1.1
SW
13
0.9
WSW
16
0.8
WSW
20
1.1
WSW
18
1.2
WSW
16
1.7
WSW
16
1.8
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1368
2125
2456
2771
2106
1559
1058
874
614
383
445
455
535
373
431
421
432
768
751
1498
1434
Wind (km/h)
30
SW
40
SW
45
SSW
35
S
30
SSE
25
SSE
25
S
30
S
25
SSE
25
SE
20
SSE
20
SE
10
E
20
SSW
15
SE
15
SE
25
S
25
ESE
25
ENE
10
S
30
E
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
off
cross
off
High Tide
8:43AM0.62m
8:53AM0.67m
9:06AM0.70m
9:21AM0.72m
9:40AM0.73m
10:02AM0.72m
10:29AM0.70m
Low Tide
5:02PM0.18m
5:38PM0.16m
6:18PM0.14m
7:12PM0.14m
9:15PM0.14m
11:03PM0.14m
11:53PM0.13m
rain showers
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clear
clear
clear
clear
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clear
clear
clear
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clear
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6:52
6:52
6:54
6:54
6:54
6:56
6:56
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5:40
5:39
5:38
5:37
5:37
5:36
5:35
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Temp °C
19
17
16
13
14
14
15
16
16
16
17
16
14
16
16
15
18
16
14
19
18
14
9
8
2
6
7
9
9
12
11
13
12
12
12
12
12
13
11
10
17
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
WSW
14
1.6
WSW
13
1.7
WSW
13
2.5
SW
13
2.2
SW
13
1.8
SW
13
1.7
SW
12
1.5
SW
12
1.2
SW
12
1.3
SW
11
1.3
SW
12
1.3
SW
13
1.1
SW
12
1.1
SW
13
0.9
WSW
16
0.9
WSW
15
1.1
WSW
14
1.2
WSW
16
1.7
WSW
16
1.8
SW
15
Energy kJ
1368
849
960
2106
1559
1058
874
614
383
445
455
535
373
431
421
360
487
751
1498
1434
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
23
0.1
W
22
0.3
W
20
0.6
WSW
18
0.8
WSW
17
0.9
SW
11
0.7
SW
11
1.1
WSW
18
1.1
SW
13
Energy kJ
10
9
68
249
390
217
110
768
388
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
24
0.2
WSW
22
0.5
WSW
20
0.8
WSW
20
Energy kJ
11
46
218
432
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
3
2.4
SW
14
2.5
SW
13
3
SW
13
0.8
S
4
0.4
SSE
3
0.3
S
3
0.4
SSW
3
0.3
S
3
0.3
SE
3
0.5
SE
3
0.4
ESE
3
0.5
E
3
0.8
ENE
4
Energy kJ
1
2125
2456
2771
20
3
1
3
1
1
5
4
6
20
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
4
3
4
2
2
2
4
4
2
3
2
2
3
2
4
4
3
4
Distance (km)
366
1904
1911
2010
67
15
9
67
5
8
8
5
0
4
5
0
4
8
0
4
19
Best forecast wave conditions in Margaret River
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
3
5
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
3
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
6
5
5
9
7
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
5
5
5
9
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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