The Three Bears Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.57° S 115.00° E

The Three Bears Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 04 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Three Bears sea temperature is
18.1°C
0.6° 

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 4 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, WSW swell with 5,859 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 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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 8AM.

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 Powerful11PM (Sun 6th 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 have a look at what’s on the cards for The Three Bears. This is a consistent reef break that’s a beginner-friendly spot, but it’s exposed to the swell and the ideal direction is from the southwest. The first few days are a write-off, but there’s some real gold further down the line.

The opening weekend is a mess. Saturday, the 5th of September, is a total no-go. We’re looking at 10ft of WSW swell with a strong, cross-onshore breeze. The water is about average for this time of year, but you wouldn’t want to be out there. Sunday the 6th cleans up a bit with a cross-offshore wind, but the swell is still a solid 10ft and the conditions are only marginal. The combined energy is high (3005), but it’s not quite coming together for a good paddle.

Monday the 7th is a step in the right direction. Morning brings a 8ft WSW swell with a gentle offshore breeze, so the face is clean. The swell period is a long 16 seconds, which means proper groundswell energy (3705). It’s still a bit on the bigger side for beginners, but for the experienced surfer, it’s looking promising. The afternoon ramps up the cross-shore wind, making it lumpy.

Now, the standout is Tuesday the 8th. The morning is clean with a 10ft WSW swell and a moderate cross-offshore breeze. The combined energy is pumping at 4794. But the afternoon is where it’s at – a gentle offshore wind (15 km/h) and the same 10ft, 16-second swell, but the energy is still massive (4382). This is a legit window for experienced surfers. The break is exposed, so it’s handling the size, and the offshore wind will make it a dream. Just be aware, crowds are possible here, so get in early.

Wednesday the 9th drops back a touch with 8ft swell in the morning, but the afternoon is a gem. The swell drops to 8ft, the wind is light and cross-offshore, and the energy is still strong (2348). It’s a cleaner, more manageable day for the average surfer.

Thursday the 10th is interesting. The morning is marginal with 5ft, but the afternoon turns glassy. That’s right – glassy. The swell is a bit smaller at 4ft, but the period is a long 14 seconds, and the combined energy is 860. For a reef break like this, that glassy condition is a rare treat, making for some silky smooth walls.

After that, the following week is a mixed bag. Friday the 11th is okay, but nothing special. The real fireworks come back on Sunday the 13th. The afternoon brings a 12ft, 16-second swell from the west with a fresh cross-shore wind. The energy is massive at 6027, but the wind is lumpy, so it’s more of a power session for the brave.

The second week gets a bit wild. The 20th of September is the highlight. Sunday morning, the 20th, you’ll see a 16ft WSW swell, a light cross-offshore breeze, and the combined energy is a staggering 11137. This is for experts only. The conditions are clean, and the swell is big, but it’s a long-period groundswell, so it’ll be powerful and lined up. If you’re not an expert, stay on the beach.

There are a few gaps of a couple of days with no real recommendations, but the consistency of this spot means there’s always something to look at. The standout is Tuesday the 8th afternoon for the experienced crew, and the 20th for the big-wave hunters.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Sat night, light winds from the SW by Mon afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Wed morning, calm by Thu afternoon).

Saturday
5
Sunday
6
Monday
7
Tuesday
8
Wednesday
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Thursday
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4
2
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
WSW
15
3
WSW
14
1.8
WSW
13
3
SW
10
3
WSW
12
1.7
WSW
18
3
WSW
17
2.5
WSW
16
2.5
WSW
16
2.5
WSW
16
3
WSW
16
3
WSW
16
2.5
WSW
16
2.4
WSW
15
2.3
WSW
15
2
WSW
15
1.5
WSW
14
1.3
WSW
14
1.3
WSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
4584
2982
1110
1774
2656
1874
5807
3705
3074
3211
4794
4382
3698
2716
2334
1712
956
668
746
Wind (km/h)
20
NW
35
NNW
30
WNW
45
SSE
35
SSE
35
SSE
25
SE
15
SE
30
S
25
ESE
25
ESE
10
ENE
35
E
35
ENE
10
ENE
35
ENE
30
ENE
5
NNW
20
NE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
High Tide
3:44AM0.66m
5:29AM0.69m
6:41AM0.71m
7:38AM0.72m
8:28AM0.70m
11:47PM0.35m
9:12AM0.64m
10:53PM0.38m
Low Tide
2:46PM0.00m
3:20PM-0.02m
3:54PM-0.01m
4:24PM0.03m
4:48PM0.09m
1:32AM0.35m
5:00PM0.18m
3:02AM0.32m
cloud
light rain
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clear
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clear
clear
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6:33
6:31
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6:28
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6:26
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6:02
6:04
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4
Temp °C
15
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17
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12
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17
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17
18
Feels °C
9
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12
7
9
6
9
11
6
10
16
10
4
15
10
7
16
14
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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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