Surf Forecasts:
The Three Bears surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 15s period, WSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, WSW swell with 10,657 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 15s 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.0m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 3.5m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Three Bears in the next 16 days are 4.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 16ft (5.0m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 16ft (5.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Three Bears over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
We’ve got a solid 16-day window ahead, but it’s going to be a real test of patience. The only spot on the radar is The Three Bears, a consistent reef break that’s exposed to the SW swell. The water’s a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 66° on Tuesday morning.
The first real chance of something decent comes on Wednesday, August 5th. Early morning we’re looking at a solid 12 ft swell from the WSW with a long 16-second period, pushing moderate wave energy (6432). The wind is onshore, so it’ll be a bit of a battle, but the swell has size and power. Thursday through Sunday the 9th is a write-off – the wind is cranking onshore and cross-onshore, making everything a lumpy mess, even though the swell stays big (10 ft to 16 ft). The energy is massive (over 15000 on Saturday the 8th), but it’s just too blown out and cross-choppy for a good paddle.
The real standout, and the one to circle on your calendar, is Saturday, August 8th. The forecast has a 16 ft swell from the WSW with a 15-second period, and the combined energy is absolutely pumping at 15215. The wind and tide are favorable, but the commentary says it’s predicted to be too big for this break. At 16 ft, that’s expert-only territory, and it’s going to be a washing machine. It’s the most powerful surf of the window, but it’s a beast for the brave few.
After that, the pattern stays messy. From Sunday the 9th right through to the end of the window on August 19th, we’re stuck with persistent cross-onshore and onshore winds, mostly from the NW and W, with swell sizes ranging from 8 ft to 16 ft. The wind is consistently a moderate to strong breeze, so expect a lot of choppy, lumpy, and messy conditions. The set-up looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing for most of these days.
Keep in mind the long-period swell here (15-18 seconds) means the waves will have plenty of energy and long lulls between sets, which can make the paddle out easier, but the constant wind will ruin the face. The biggest call for the second week is Monday, August 17th, with another 16 ft swell from the W, but again, the wind is onshore and the energy is massive (15774), likely too big for a fun session.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed night, min 14°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Tue night, light winds from the WNW by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (gales from the SW on Fri night, moderate winds from the SW by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 16 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 4403 | 3917 | 3024 | 6432 | 6702 | 6150 | 4986 | 4924 | 4606 | 4204 | 4837 | 8727 | 9969 | 10577 | 8471 | 5351 | 5022 | 4681 | 3784 | 4213 | 5284 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:16AM0.40m | 2:23AM0.53m | 3:21AM0.59m | 4:32AM0.65m | 5:41AM0.71m | 6:43AM0.76m | 7:39AM0.80m | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide | 5:55PM0.26m | 3:32PM0.23m | 2:52PM0.14m | 3:11PM0.05m | 3:43PM-0.02m | 4:20PM-0.06m | 4:58PM-0.07m | ||||||||||||||
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 | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — |
 | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 2 | — | 1 | 5 | 2 | — | 4 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 |
Feels °C | 9 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | — | — | WSW 15 | WSW 16 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | NW 12 | WSW 20 | WSW 15 | WSW 16 | — |
| kJ | 4403 | 3917 | 3024 | 6432 | 6702 | 6150 | 4986 | 4924 | 4606 | 4204 | — | — | 5246 | 5784 | 8471 | 5351 | 5 | 336 | 3784 | 4213 | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 12 | WSW 22 | — | NW 11 | WSW 18 | — | — |
| kJ | 23 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 263 | — | 5 | 251 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 12 | — | NW 11 | NW 10 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | 5 | 4 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 6 | — | — | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 16 | — | — | WSW 16 | SW 15 | — | WSW 16 | WSW 16 |
| kJ | 75 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 155 | — | — | 4837 | 8727 | 9969 | 10577 | — | — | 5022 | 4681 | — | 1962 | 5284 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 467 | 366 | 224 | 4 | 33 | 64 | 177 | 320 | 4 | 655 | 366 | 1686 | 2175 | 2571 | 9 | 366 | 534 | 67 | 4 | 366 | 477 |
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