The Three Bears Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break it down.

We’ve got a solid stretch of swell heading for The Three Bears, but the wind’s gonna be a real pain for most of the first week. This reef is consistent, exposed to the SW, and it’s a beginner-friendly wave, but once it hits 8 feet, it’s only for the experienced crew. Water temp is about 60°, which is normal for this time of year.

The first session on Saturday morning, August 29th, is clean with a fresh offshore breeze, but the swell is only 4 feet out of the WSW with a 19-second period. That’s a long-period groundswell, so the reef will have nice shape, but the energy is strong (1409). Not a standout, but a decent paddle out.

Saturday afternoon is where things get real. The swell jumps to 7 feet, still from the WSW, with a 17-second period, and the wind stays offshore. The energy is cranking (2517), and it’s clean. This is a solid window for experienced surfers, but it’s a bit punchy for the average surfer.

Sunday morning, August 30th, sees the swell build to 8 feet with a 17-second period, and the wind is cross-offshore. It’s clean, but the energy is massive (3507). That’s a lot of water moving. Sunday afternoon goes onshore, and it’s a write-off.

Monday, August 31st, through Thursday, September 3rd, is a total mess. Strong onshore winds, rising swell, and periods dropping to 13 to 14 seconds. The waves are poor, and conditions are choppy. Don’t bother.

Friday, September 4th, still looks rough with strong cross-onshore winds and messy surf. The swell is hanging around 8 feet, but the wind is ruining it.

The first real standout is Monday morning, September 7th. The wind goes glassy, dead calm, with an 8-foot WSW swell at a 16-second period. The energy is still high (2785), but with glassy conditions, this reef will be absolutely perfect. This is the best on offer in the first half of the run. It’s a premium window for anyone who can handle the size.

Tuesday, September 8th, and Wednesday, September 9th, have decent morning windows with offshore or cross-offshore winds, clean conditions, and consistent 7 to 8-foot swell. Good, but not the same magic as Monday.

Then, Thursday afternoon, September 10th, is a serious contender. The swell jumps to 12 feet, WSW, 16-second period, and the wind is a light breeze, barely a ripple. The energy is massive (6038), and it’s clean. This is big, powerful groundswell on a reef, and it’s strictly for experts. If you’ve got the skills, this is likely the best session of the whole forecast.

Friday, September 11th, and Saturday, September 12th, are messy again—cross-shore winds and onshore slop. The swell hangs around 10 feet, but the wind kills it.

The final run, Sunday, September 13th, is interesting. The swell is a solid 13 feet, WSW, with a 17 to 18-second period. The morning has a moderate cross-onshore wind, but it’s still holding energy (9734). The afternoon session sees the wind shift to a cross-offshore, cleaning it up, with 13-foot swell and 17-second period. The energy is massive (8124). This is another expert-only window, and it’s far out, September 13th, so keep an eye on it.

Overall, the best bets are Monday morning, September 7th, for the glassy conditions and solid swell, and Thursday afternoon, September 10th, for the big, clean groundswell. The rest of the run is either onshore or too wild for the crowd.

Rusty out.

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