The Three Bears surf break

The Three Bears surfForecast / WA – Margaret River / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Thursday 21 May 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
20.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 (May 23) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 12s period. 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 28) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (May 27) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 23rd May)5.5ft (1.7m) 12s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 23rd May)5.5ft (1.7m) 12s
Most Powerful 8AM (Thu 28th May)13ft (4.0m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Thu afternoon, calm by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon night, min 14°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Sun night, strong winds from the NNW by Tue night).

Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
2
2
3
3
1
2
0
2
2
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
WSW
14
2.3
WSW
14
2
WSW
13
1.7
WSW
13
1.7
WSW
12
1.7
WSW
12
1.5
WSW
12
1.3
WSW
12
0.9
WSW
11
0.9
WSW
15
1.3
WSW
14
1.1
WSW
13
1.3
WSW
15
1.4
WSW
14
1.4
WSW
13
1.1
WSW
13
1.3
WSW
18
1.8
WSW
16
1.8
WSW
16
2.3
W
15
4
WNW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2033
2002
1309
998
937
743
595
456
211
305
653
361
756
778
594
405
1131
1793
1622
2309
2488
Wind (km/h)
30
SSW
35
SSW
30
S
20
SSE
25
SSE
15
ESE
10
ENE
5
NNW
15
ENE
25
NNE
15
NNE
20
NE
35
N
25
NNW
20
N
30
N
30
N
35
NNW
50
NNW
40
WNW
45
W
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
on
on
High Tide
11:20AM0.70m
11:12AM0.62m
10:43AM0.55m
10:06AM0.50m
8:28AM0.49m
6:35PM0.34m
7:35AM0.54m
7:32AM0.60m
Low Tide
00:00AM0.05m
00:41AM0.12m
1:07AM0.20m
1:09AM0.27m
3:48PM0.32m
10:14PM0.32m
4:10PM0.25m
4:36PM0.19m
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:07
7:07
7:09
7:09
7:09
7:11
7:11
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:23
5:23
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:21
2
1
1
1
6
1
Temp °C
19
17
17
16
17
14
12
13
14
14
16
18
19
19
20
19
20
20
20
19
19
16
12
11
11
11
9
10
11
13
10
12
14
13
13
17
14
15
15
14
12
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
WSW
14
1.7
WSW
14
2
WSW
13
1.7
WSW
13
1.7
WSW
12
1.7
WSW
12
1.5
WSW
12
1.3
WSW
12
0.9
WSW
11
0.9
WSW
15
1.3
WSW
14
1.1
WSW
13
1.3
WSW
15
1.4
WSW
14
1.4
WSW
13
1.1
WSW
13
1.3
WSW
18
1.8
WSW
16
1.8
WSW
16
2.3
W
15
Energy kJ
2033
1080
1309
998
937
743
595
456
211
305
653
361
756
778
594
405
1131
1793
1622
2309
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
18
0.4
WSW
16
0.7
SW
11
0.4
WSW
18
0.8
WSW
16
0.1
W
23
0.7
W
20
0.8
W
11
0.8
W
10
0.8
W
9
Energy kJ
6
100
121
107
291
10
377
146
118
104
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
11
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.1
W
23
0.3
W
11
0.8
WSW
12
Energy kJ
11
2
2
10
21
196
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
WSW
14
0.4
SE
3
0.4
S
3
0.6
NNE
3
0.6
N
4
0.5
NNE
4
1.3
N
5
1.3
N
6
1
NNW
6
1.3
N
5
1.3
NNW
6
1.1
NNW
6
1.4
NNW
6
2.2
NNW
6
4
WNW
9
Energy kJ
2002
2
2
8
12
11
87
114
77
90
109
80
135
360
2488
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
2
2
3
3
1
2
1
4
3
3
4
2
3
4
4
2
4
3
Distance (km)
269
630
64
5
5
0
0
67
0
64
25
3
86
86
64
86
86
170
2020
295
269
Best forecast wave conditions in Margaret River
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
3
4
3
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
7
5
5
4
5
6
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
5
7
6
5
5
9
6
5
5
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
5
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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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