The Three Bears surf break

The Three Bears surfForecast / WA – Margaret River / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Thursday 16 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
20.6° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 16) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m 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 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 21) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 16) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Thu 16th Apr)6ft (1.9m) 14s
Best Surf11AM (Thu 16th Apr)6ft (1.9m) 14s
Most Powerful 2AM (Tue 21st Apr)13ft (4.0m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Thu night, strong winds from the WSW by Fri night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Sun morning, near gales from the W by Mon night).

Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
4
1
3
0
0
0
1
1
4
4
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.9
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.7
WNW
2.5
WSW
2.5
WSW
2.3
WSW
2.2
WSW
2
WSW
2
WSW
1.8
WSW
1.8
WSW
2.1
WSW
4
WSW
3.5
WSW
3
WSW
2.5
WSW
2.2
WSW
1.8
WSW
1.8
WSW
Period(s) (?)14131211610111114141313121716151414141312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)13101030669433215139315591242186014911405110010322492720145843594259818051077889
Wind
(km/h)
15
ESE
25
SSW
5
SSE
35
WNW
40
WNW
35
SW
15
SW
20
SW
10
ESE
5
ENE
15
W
10
W
25
NNW
40
NW
45
SSW
30
SW
25
WSW
20
WNW
35
NNW
35
NW
40
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
offcross-
off
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
Low Tide
/ height (m)
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Sunrise6:41--6:43--6:43--6:43--6:45--6:46--6:46--
Sunset-5:57--5:54--5:53--5:52--5:52--5:51--5:50-
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
mod rain
light rain
cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
rain showers
Rain (mm)
-----2--------81----1
Temp. °C182018192018171717151716181919161616171819
Feels °C (?)16181816131211121313141313121181012121212
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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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