Surf Forecasts:
The Three Bears surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 14s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 12s period, WSW swell with 4,534 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 14s period with SW 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 17s. 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 4.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Three Bears over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright mates, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming for the next couple of weeks.
We’ve got a solid run of swell at The Three Bears, a reef break that’s consistent and loves a SW swell. The water temp is sitting at 66°, which is pretty much average for the time of year, nothing unusual.
The action starts on Wednesday, 22 July. Wednesday morning is looking clean with a 7ft SW swell and a long 13-second period, with a light offshore breeze. The combined wave energy is strong at 1811. This is proper groundswell, and with that period and direction, the reef is going to fire. It’s a big swell though, over 5ft, so beginners might find it a handful. The afternoon cleans up even more, with a 7ft SW swell pushing 14 seconds, and the breeze goes light cross-off. Surf is excellent for experienced surfers. This is the standout window.
Thursday, 23 July, starts with a 6ft SW swell and a moderate cross-off breeze, still clean. Then Thursday afternoon, the wind drops to glassy, 0 mph, with a 5ft SW swell and 14-second period. That’s a beautiful, clean wave on offer, though the energy drops to 918. Still a magic session for the reef.
Friday, 24 July, rolls in smaller. The swell drops to 4ft from the SW, 12 seconds. The magic is gone, but the wind remains light, so it’s still a rideable day for a longboard.
Saturday, 25 July, is a write-off. Fresh cross-shore winds and a lumpy, cross-chop mess. Sunday, 26 July, is dangerous: an 12ft WSW swell with near-gale onshore winds Saturday morning, and a massive 5672 combined energy Sunday afternoon. This is not for paddling, this is for kite surfers. Totally blown out.
Monday, 27 July, is still cross-shore and messy. The swell drops to 8ft, but the wind is making it ugly. Not worth paddling out.
Tuesday, 28 July, we see a comeback. The swell is 6ft from the SW, 14 seconds, and the wind is a clean cross-off all day. The afternoon is especially good with a 5ft swell and a light cross-off. Excellent conditions for experienced surfers again.
Wednesday, 29 July, is a quieter day. The swell has dropped to 5ft, but the period is a very long 17 seconds. That’s a lot of water moving, meaning clean, lined-up waves at the reef, and the energy is strong at 1235. A good day for the advanced surfer who knows how to read a long-period swell.
Thursday, 30 July, is another highlight. The swell is 5ft to 5ft from the WSW, 16 seconds, and the wind is light cross-off. The afternoon has excellent conditions for experienced surfers. A solid, clean day.
Friday, 31 July, the weather turns again. Rain and strong cross-shore winds, swell up to 8ft. The energy is huge at 2669, but the wind is wrecking it. Only for the hardcore or the kite crew.
August kicks off with a few days of marginal surf. Saturday, 1 August, and Sunday, 2 August, have a 7ft to 6ft swell from the WSW, 15 seconds, but the wind is a fresh cross-off. It’s clean, but not perfect. The energy is still moderate to strong.
Monday, 3 August, is a proper standout for the second week. The swell is 4ft from the WSW, but the period is a massive 18 seconds. The wind is a light offshore, almost glassy. The combined energy is 1453, which is strong for that size. This is a very long period groundswell hitting the reef, and it’s going to be clean and powerful. If you’re an experienced surfer, this is the one to circle.
Tuesday, 4 August, is also excellent, with a 6ft WSW swell, 17 seconds, and glassy conditions in the morning. The energy is 1733. Another top-tier session.
Wednesday, 5 August, is still good, with a 6ft WSW swell, 15 seconds, and a light cross-off. Clean, strong, and consistent.
Thursday, 6 August, the forecast goes a bit wild. A 13ft swell from the WSW, but the wind is cross-onshore and moderate. The energy is massive at 5950, but the waves are going to be choppy and messy. This is big, powerful, and not clean. Only for the experts, and even then, it’s a battle.
So, the best on offer overall: Wednesday, 22 July, and Thursday, 23 July, in the first week. For the second week, Monday, 3 August, and Tuesday, 4 August, are the standout days. Mark them on your calendar.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the W on Sat night, light winds from the S by Mon afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | NW 6 | WSW 10 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1502 | 1922 | 1604 | 1154 | 893 | 623 | 341 | 330 | 341 | 679 | 560 | 250 | 2867 | 3806 | 3309 | 1614 | 593 | 1491 | 1073 | 893 | 642 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:16AM0.60m | 6:00AM0.64m | 6:44AM0.67m | 7:25AM0.70m | 8:04AM0.72m | 8:39AM0.73m | |||||||||||||||
Low Tide | 4:03PM0.15m | 4:11PM0.11m | 4:28PM0.09m | 4:49PM0.07m | 5:11PM0.06m | 5:34PM0.05m | 5:54PM0.06m | ||||||||||||||
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 | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — |
 | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 14 |
Feels °C | 11 | 13 | 11 | 6 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | — | WSW 15 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 1502 | 1922 | 1604 | 1154 | 893 | 623 | 341 | 330 | 341 | 679 | 560 | 250 | — | 1103 | 3309 | 1614 | 593 | 1491 | 1073 | 893 | 642 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | — | — | — | NE 4 | W 18 | WSW 16 | N 4 | W 15 | — | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | — | W 15 | — | — | WSW 14 | SW 24 | WSW 21 | SW 19 | WSW 19 |
| kJ | 309 | — | — | — | 4 | 55 | 87 | 14 | 157 | — | 107 | 215 | — | 763 | — | — | 569 | 22 | 176 | 384 | 549 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 18 | — | — | W 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 26 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 25 | — | — | 121 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NE 4 | — | NE 3 | NNE 4 | — | N 5 | N 4 | NNW 5 | NW 6 | WSW 10 | WSW 12 | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 | NE 4 | NE 3 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 10 | — | 6 | 12 | — | 12 | 14 | 47 | 213 | 2867 | 3806 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 7 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 64 | 0 | 0 | 78 | 224 | 459 | 654 | 1686 | 366 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
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