Surf Forecasts:
The Three Bears surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, WSW swell with 5,880 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 14s period with SW 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 24s. 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 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 11PM. 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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Fri 31st Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Three Bears over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, let's talk about this stretch of time. We’ve got our eyes on The Three Bears, a reef set-up that’s exposed to the SW. It's a beginner-friendly spot, which is nice, but don't let the size fool you - when it gets big, it’s a different story. The water’s sitting right around 66.2°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The forecast kicks off on Monday the 27th of July, and it’s a bit of a mixed bag to start. Monday morning we’ve got a solid 8.2ft SW swell running, but it’s coming with a cross-off SSE wind that’s keeping things clean. The energy is pumping (1906), so there’s power in the water, but the conditions are described as marginal. Monday afternoon sees the swell drop a touch to 6.2ft, but the wind swings more cross, making it a bit bumpy. It’s not the best start.
Now, Tuesday the 28th is where we start to see some real potential. The morning brings a clean 6.2ft SW swell with a light offshore E wind at 6 mph. The period is a nice 14 seconds, so there’s some proper groundswell in there. This is excellent for experienced surfers. But the real magic is the Tuesday afternoon session: glassy conditions, a slight 5.9ft SW swell, and the wind is literally dead calm - a glass-off. The energy is still there (1560), and it’s described as glassy. That’s the kind of session you dream about. The Three Bears will be clean and lined up.
Wednesday the 29th is still fun, with a 5.2ft to 5.6ft SW swell, but the wind is cross-off, not as clean as Tuesday. The period stretches out to 16 seconds on Wednesday afternoon, which is a very long period groundswell, so the waves will have plenty of push. The energy is moderate (1356-1366), but it’s still a good day for experienced surfers.
Thursday the 30th is a bit smaller, with 3.9ft to 4.3ft swell. The wind is cross-off, so it’s clean, but it’s lacking the punch of the earlier days. Still okay for a longboard or a fun board.
Then we hit a rough patch. Friday the 31st sees the wind cranking up from the NW and WNW, 19-22 mph, cross-on, and the swell is up to 8.2ft. The energy jumps to 3006 and 4246, but it’s a total mess. This is more of a kite session, not a paddle session. Saturday the 1st of August is a bit of a tease: the swell is a solid 11.5ft from the WSW, but the wind is a strong cross-off from the SSE at 16 mph. The energy is massive (5176), but the conditions are just marginal. That’s a lot of water moving, and for a beginner spot, that’s too big for most. Only for experts, and even then, the wind is questionable.
Sunday the 2nd of August is better in the afternoon. The morning is still a bit blown out, but the afternoon brings a clean 7.2ft SW swell with an offshore E wind at 6 mph. The energy is 1813, and it’s excellent for experienced surfers. That’s a solid session.
Monday the 3rd of August is a drop-off. The morning has a clean 5.2ft swell with an offshore ESE wind, but the afternoon turns cross-on and gets choppy. Tuesday the 4th of August is a standout. The morning is clean, with a 7.9ft SW swell, a period of 18 seconds, and a slight cross-off wind. The energy is 3594, and it’s described as excellent for experienced surfers. That’s a big, powerful groundswell. The afternoon is still good, but the wind turns cross-on, so not as perfect.
Wednesday the 5th and Thursday the 6th are a disaster. Wednesday is blown out by strong winds, and Thursday the 6th is a glass-off with a 9.8ft SW swell. The morning and afternoon of the 6th are both glassy, with energy levels around 3855 and 3384. That’s a very big, clean swell, but it’s over 8ft, so it’s only for experts. The waves will be big and powerful, but the glassy conditions are a huge plus. That’s the best session of the whole run, but it’s for the experts.
Friday the 7th and Saturday the 8th are back to strong winds and blown out conditions. Not worth paddling out. Sunday the 9th is moderate cross-sh
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Thu night, fresh winds from the WSW by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1906 | 978 | 1850 | 1470 | 1231 | 1327 | 880 | 1356 | 1005 | 740 | 597 | 1837 | 3000 | 4172 | 5803 | 5176 | 5038 | 3657 | 2358 | 1813 | 1463 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off |
High Tide | 8:04AM0.72m | 8:39AM0.73m | 9:09AM0.73m | 9:37AM0.72m | 10:00AM0.68m | 10:21AM0.63m | 1:43AM0.36m | 10:38AM0.56m | 1:37AM0.41m | ||||||||||||
Low Tide | 5:34PM0.05m | 5:54PM0.06m | 6:10PM0.08m | 6:17PM0.11m | 6:20PM0.15m | 6:22PM0.18m | 4:02AM0.35m | 6:23PM0.21m | |||||||||||||
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 | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — |
 | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 14 |
Feels °C | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 |
| kJ | 1906 | 978 | 1850 | 1470 | 1231 | 1327 | 880 | 1356 | 1005 | 740 | 597 | 1837 | 3000 | 4172 | 1962 | 5176 | 5038 | 3657 | 2358 | 1813 | 1463 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 14 | SW 24 | SW 21 | WSW 19 | WSW 20 | WSW 18 | NNE 4 | WSW 22 | WSW 20 | WSW 19 | N 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | S 11 |
| kJ | — | 569 | 22 | 117 | 329 | 75 | 486 | 6 | 47 | 221 | 428 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 25 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 20 | N 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 129 | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 2 | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | — | NNE 5 | N 4 | — | N 5 | NW 3 | NW 5 | WSW 16 | — | — | — | ENE 4 | — | ENE 4 |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | 7 | 10 | — | 11 | 6 | 74 | 5803 | — | — | — | 7 | — | 7 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 269 | 366 | 477 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
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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).
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