Surf Forecasts:
The Three Bears surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 18s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, WSW swell with 10,333 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 18s 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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 18s 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 4.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 15ft (4.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Three Bears over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here, looking at the surf for the next couple of weeks. We've only got one spot lighting up the forecast, and that's The Three Bears, a consistent reef break that's a beginner-friendly setup. The water temperature is sitting at 64°F, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The next week and a half is a bit of a write-off, to be honest. From Sunday the 30th of August right through to Saturday the 5th of September, the winds are just too strong or onshore, making conditions messy and lumpy. The combined swell energy is moderate to strong (3633 to 9085), but it's all blown out. Thursday the 3rd of September has a solid 8ft-15ft of WSW swell, but with a fresh cross-onshore breeze, it's not worth paddling out for anything but a beating. For a beach-and-reef setup like this, that kind of wind and chop looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
The first real standout comes on Sunday the 6th of September. It's still a bit rough in the morning, but by Monday the 7th of September, we get a window of pure magic. The morning sees a 10ft WSW swell, with a 16-second period—that's a long-period groundswell carrying plenty of energy (4108). The wind is glassy, off the NNE, making it incredibly clean. This is excellent surf, but at 10ft, it's for experienced surfers only. The afternoon is a bit more onshore, but still worth a look.
Then, the real highlight of the entire forecast is Thursday the 10th of September. The morning has a 12ft WSW swell with a very long 18-second period, packing a punch with a combined energy of 7328. The wind is a clean, cross-offshore breeze from the NNE. This is exceptional surf, but again, at 12ft, it's strictly for experts. This is the best on offer.
After that, the quality drops off again. The 14th of September shows a big 16ft+ swell from the WNW, but the period drops to 11-12 seconds, making it a bit of a mess. The winds are offshore, so it could be clean, but the size is massive and the energy is extreme (9049). Only the most experienced chargers should even consider it.
The Bottom Line: The Three Bears is a consistent reef, but the first week is a blown-out no-go. The gold is on Monday the 7th and, more importantly, the morning of Thursday the 10th of September. Mark your calendar for that Thursday session—it's a standout.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Sun night, strong winds from the SSW by Mon afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WSW on Thu night, light winds from the SW by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 9 | WSW 14 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 3633 | 2653 | 2107 | 2378 | 1943 | 2948 | 2288 | 2122 | 2109 | 1995 | 1793 | 1848 | 2643 | 1960 | 2677 | 7816 | 9085 | 4618 | 2982 | 965 | 7802 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross |
High Tide | 10:25AM0.51m | 11:17PM0.48m | 10:45AM0.43m | 11:28PM0.54m | 10:34AM0.33m | 11:49PM0.59m | 00:23AM0.63m | 1:20AM0.65m | 3:44AM0.66m | ||||||||||||
Low Tide | 5:00PM0.25m | 5:21AM0.29m | 4:47PM0.28m | 6:42AM0.29m | 4:02PM0.28m | 1:49PM0.22m | 1:46PM0.13m | 2:13PM0.06m | 2:46PM0.00m | ||||||||||||
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 | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — |
 | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 6 | 1 |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 13 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 2 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | — | — | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | — |
| kJ | 3633 | 2653 | 2107 | 2378 | 1943 | 2948 | 2288 | 2122 | 2109 | 1995 | 1793 | 1848 | 2643 | 1960 | — | — | 9085 | 4618 | 2982 | 965 | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 284 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 5 | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | WSW 9 | WSW 14 | — | — | W 14 | WNW 7 | WSW 12 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 53 | 193 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 264 | 2677 | 7816 | — | — | 1929 | 440 | 7802 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 4 | 4 | 366 | 366 | 4 | 4 | 67 | 269 | 366 | 4 | 4 | 177 | 269 | 1686 | 1686 | 1779 | 4 | 224 | 269 | 2020 |
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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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