The Three Bears surf break

The Three Bears surfForecast / WA – Margaret River / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Sunday 26 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
20.7° 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 Monday (Apr 27) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 12s. 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 2.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 27) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Friday (May 01) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 27th Apr)7ft (2.1m) 18s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 27th Apr)7ft (2.1m) 18s
Most Powerful 8AM (Mon 27th Apr)8ft (2.5m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Thu morning, strong winds from the SSW by Thu night).

Sun
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
4
2
4
4
2
4
4
1
3
0
0
0
0
1
3
0
1
3
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
22
1.8
SW
19
2.5
WSW
17
2.3
WSW
16
2.2
WSW
15
2.2
WSW
15
2.1
WSW
14
2.1
WSW
14
1.9
WSW
14
1.8
WSW
13
1.7
WSW
13
1.7
WSW
14
2
WSW
14
2.5
SW
13
2.5
SW
11
3
SW
12
2.3
SW
12
1.8
SW
12
1.6
SW
12
1.3
SW
12
1.2
SW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
702
2252
3538
2731
2155
2015
1848
1606
1342
1127
1077
1176
1531
2275
1651
2053
1444
880
678
503
383
Wind (km/h)
20
SSW
15
SSE
15
SE
20
S
15
SE
15
ESE
10
SSW
15
E
15
ESE
25
SSW
20
SSE
20
SSW
35
SSW
40
SSW
40
S
35
SSE
20
SSE
30
S
25
SSE
10
S
15
SE
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
off
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
6:46PM0.48m
9:18AM0.46m
7:51PM0.43m
8:41AM0.51m
8:51PM0.39m
8:36AM0.56m
9:55PM0.35m
8:43AM0.62m
8:53AM0.67m
9:06AM0.70m
9:21AM0.72m
Low Tide
2:50PM0.42m
2:39AM0.22m
3:22PM0.35m
2:27AM0.29m
3:55PM0.28m
1:35AM0.33m
4:28PM0.23m
00:40AM0.33m
5:02PM0.18m
5:38PM0.16m
6:18PM0.14m
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6:50
6:50
6:52
6:52
6:52
6:54
6:54
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5:45
5:44
5:43
5:42
5:40
5:39
5:38
5:37
7
1
Temp °C
17
17
14
17
15
16
19
19
17
20
17
18
17
16
13
14
14
15
16
16
16
17
13
12
14
12
14
18
17
15
16
13
14
10
9
4
5
7
8
10
14
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SW
13
1.8
SW
19
2.5
WSW
17
2.3
WSW
16
2.2
WSW
15
2.2
WSW
15
2.1
WSW
14
2.1
WSW
14
1.9
WSW
14
1.8
WSW
13
1.7
WSW
13
1.7
WSW
14
1.1
WSW
14
1.2
WSW
13
3
SW
12
2.3
SW
12
1.8
SW
12
1.6
SW
12
1.3
SW
12
1.2
SW
12
Energy kJ
689
2252
3538
2731
2155
2015
1848
1606
1342
1127
1077
1176
507
514
2053
1444
880
678
503
383
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
22
1.5
SW
12
0.4
SW
7
Energy kJ
702
667
11
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
3
0.4
S
3
2
WSW
14
2.5
SW
13
2.5
SW
11
0.8
S
4
0.6
SSE
4
0.8
S
4
0.8
S
4
0.5
S
3
0.3
SSE
3
Energy kJ
3
3
1531
2275
1651
18
11
18
19
6
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
5
4
4
4
3
4
4
3
4
3
3
4
3
4
3
2
3
3
1
Distance (km)
4
5
8
5
0
0
4
0
0
4
8
4
1797
2010
1686
1992
5
67
10
0
5
Best forecast wave conditions in Margaret River
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
8
6
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
3
8
3
4
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
8
6
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
8
4
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
7
8
6
5
5
5
5
9
6
9
6
5
5
8
6
5
4
5
4
4
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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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