The Three Bears Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what's shaping up for The Three Bears. We've got a 16-day window ahead, and it’s a bit of a mixed bag, so let's get into it.

We’re kicking off Monday, September 14th, with a solid 8ft swell rolling in from the WSW. This is a long-period groundswell at 14 seconds, packing some serious energy (2756). The morning has a moderate cross-off breeze, keeping things clean, but the real gem looks to be the afternoon. The wind drops to a light breeze, the surf stays clean, and conditions are looking excellent for those with some experience. Water temps are sitting at 65°, which is a touch warmer than average for this time of year. That Monday afternoon is your early standout.

Tuesday the 15th offers more of the same, with a similar 8ft to 7ft WSW swell. The morning brings fresh offshore easterly winds, which is a major positive, keeping those waves pristine. The afternoon stays clean with a gentle cross-off. Good, consistent options for the experienced crew. By Wednesday the 16th, the swell drops back to 5ft in the morning and a smaller 3ft in the afternoon. The afternoon is where it gets interesting though – glassy conditions with zero wind. That's as clean as it gets.

Now, things get a bit wild. From Thursday the 17th through to Tuesday the 22nd of September, the wind turns nasty. We’ve got strong cross-shore and onshore winds, a few storms, and the surf quality takes a nosedive. Even though there’s plenty of swell, with 8ft waves and energy values climbing over 3000, the wind is just going to chop it all up. This stretch is a write-off for a good paddle. If you’re into kites, that Friday the 18th with 25 mph winds might look more interesting than a surfboard.

We get a nice little window on Wednesday the 23rd. The morning looks fantastic. We’ve got a 7ft WSW groundswell with a 14-second period, and light offshore easterly winds at only 3 mph. The energy is strong (2033) and the conditions are clean. That morning is the best bet for a quality session for experienced surfers.

The last few days of September and into the 29th are tricky. The 26th has a huge 12ft, 18-second groundswell, but it’s blown out by a fresh breeze. That's expert territory with a caveat. The 27th and 28th mornings offer some smaller, cleaner windows with a bit of swell, but the winds are a gamble.

The standout overall has to be that Monday afternoon the 14th, with the clean conditions and solid 8ft swell. The Wednesday morning the 23rd is a close second for its offshore wind and quality.

Alright, stay safe out there.

Rusty.

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