The Three Bears Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.57° S 115.00° E

The Three Bears Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 31 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Three Bears sea temperature is
17.7°C
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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.


The Three Bears surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with 8,699 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 17s 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 Friday (Sep 04) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 7th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 17s
Best Surf11PM (Mon 7th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 17s
Most Powerful 5PM (Fri 4th Sep)13ft (4.0m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

G'day, I'm Rusty, and I've got a look at what's coming our way for The Three Bears. This is a consistent reef break that handles a SW swell, but we're in for a bit of a mixed bag over the next couple of weeks.

The immediate outlook is a bit grim, with a lot of poor surf conditions and strong winds making things messy. The first real standout doesn't show up until Tuesday, the 8th of September. The water's sitting at a pretty average 64° for this time of year, no anomaly to speak of.

Right now, from Monday the 31st through to the end of the first week, it's a write-off. We've got a big swell, with wave energy readings in the thousands, but the wind is all over the place – onshore or cross-onshore and strong, making for choppy, blown-out conditions. The swell is coming from the WSW, with periods from 13 to 16 seconds, but the quality just isn't there. Honestly, with the strong winds and messy surf, it looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing right now.

The light finally appears on Tuesday, the 8th of September. The morning session is a beauty. We’ve got a 10 ft WSW groundswell (period 16 seconds), and the wind is a clean offshore easterly at a light 6 mph. This is a major positive – you'll get clean, lined-up waves. It's a bit big for beginners, but for experienced surfers, it's the pick of the forecast. The wave energy is strong. The afternoon gets even better as the wind goes glassy, with 8 ft waves and a solid 15-second period – perfection.

Wednesday, the 9th, is a step back with cross-onshore wind, but then Thursday, the 10th of September, morning is another cracker. The wind is glassy, and we have a 10 ft, 14-second swell from the WSW. The combined energy is still strong. This is a top option for experienced surfers wanting clean, powerful waves.

The next week is a bit more of a mixed bag. Saturday, the 12th, and the mornings of the 13th and 14th all have excellent potential. On the 12th, a 10 ft WSW groundswell (period 16 seconds) with a clean cross-offshore breeze from the NE – that's a solid session. The 13th and 14th see the swell dropping to 7 ft, but with a clean offshore easterly wind, making for a great, more manageable, crowded session. The wave energy is moderate. After that, Tuesday the 15th sees the wind pick up and the surf quality drops off again.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a washout, but the second week delivers. The best bets are the mornings of Tuesday the 8th, Thursday the 10th, and Saturday the 12th, with the mornings of the 13th and 14th offering slightly smaller but still clean waves. Crowds are possible at this spot, so get in early.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Wed night, strong winds from the WNW by Thu afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu night, min 13°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Fri afternoon, near gales from the WSW by Sat afternoon).

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High Tide
11:28PM0.54m
10:34AM0.33m
11:49PM0.59m
00:23AM0.63m
1:20AM0.65m
3:44AM0.66m
5:29AM0.69m
Low Tide
6:42AM0.29m
4:02PM0.28m
1:49PM0.22m
1:46PM0.13m
2:13PM0.06m
2:46PM0.00m
3:20PM-0.02m
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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.

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