Surf Forecasts:
The Three Bears surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 13s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, W swell with 8,723 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 13s 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 Thursday (Jul 16) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 13s 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 4.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Three Bears over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, buddy, let's chew the fat on what The Three Bears is serving up. It's a reef break, open to the ocean, and it breaks pretty regular, so it's a spot you can bank on.
First up, Wednesday morning, July 15th. There's a 6ft swell from the WSW with a 14-second gap between waves. The combined energy is sitting at 1830, so it's got some kick. The water's 66°, which is dead on for the season. The wind is coming from the NNE, off the land, but it's blowing a solid 25 mph, so it'll be a bit choppy. The waves are there, but it's not glassy.
The next few days are a total washout. Thursday, Friday, and the whole weekend are getting hammered by onshore winds and rain. The swell gets huge – we're talking 15ft on Saturday morning – but it's all onshore and messy. Don't even bother.
Things start looking up on Wednesday, July 22nd. The morning has a 8ft SSW swell with a 13-second period, but the wind swings to a cross-off from the SSE at 15 mph. The afternoon is the real winner. The wind drops to a gentle 9 mph, still cross-off, with the same 8ft swell. The energy is 2477, and it's noted as excellent for the experienced surfer. This is the window. It's a big wave, so it's for the advanced crew only.
Thursday, July 23rd, the morning stays clean with the cross-off wind, but the swell drops to 7ft from the SW. The afternoon is similar, with a 6ft swell and lighter winds. It's still clean, but the power is fading.
After that, the swell drops right off. From Friday, July 24th, through the end of the month, it's mostly small and weak. There's a moment on Monday, July 27th, with a 6ft swell and a 14-second period, but the wind is onshore, so it's a no-go. The last thing to note is Thursday, July 30th, where a 7ft WSW swell shows up with a very long 17-second period and a cross-off wind. The energy is strong at 3804, but it's a long way out, so it's a "keep an eye on it" situation.
The standout is the afternoon of July 22nd. A solid, clean 8ft swell with the wind playing nice. Too big for the beginners, but for the hardcore, it's the best call in the whole 16-day run.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, near gales from the WNW by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon night, min 14°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Sat morning, light winds from the W by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | W 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | W 13 | W 13 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1053 | 2008 | 1450 | 1801 | 2886 | 1230 | 895 | 742 | 4763 | 7042 | 7563 | 4085 | 2460 | 1965 | 1700 | 859 | 571 | 773 | 3623 | 2643 | 1876 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:59AM0.82m | 10:38AM0.75m | 11:05AM0.65m | 10:57AM0.55m | 9:41AM0.47m | 4:03AM0.45m | 8:30AM0.44m | 4:08AM0.51m | 4:37AM0.56m | ||||||||||||
Low Tide | 7:36PM-0.01m | 8:15PM0.08m | 8:36PM0.17m | 7:42PM0.26m | 6:27PM0.28m | 6:37AM0.44m | 5:39PM0.25m | 4:29PM0.21m | |||||||||||||
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 | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — |
 | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — |
mm | — | — | 2 | 4 | 5 | — | 1 | 4 | 6 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | 4 | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 17 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 9 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | W 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | — | — | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 |
| kJ | 1053 | 2008 | 1450 | 1801 | 2886 | 1230 | 895 | 742 | — | — | 7563 | 4085 | 2460 | 1965 | 1700 | 859 | 571 | 773 | 3623 | 2643 | 1876 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 18 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | NNW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 20 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 759 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 68 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 41 | 98 | 15 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 14 | — | — | — | NW 7 | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 18 | — | — | — | 44 | 83 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | N 7 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | — | — | WNW 7 | NW 7 | W 13 | W 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 14 | — | — | W 13 |
| kJ | 266 | 366 | 326 | 704 | — | — | 269 | 279 | 4763 | 7042 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 602 | — | — | 1049 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 842 | 183 | 655 | 33 | 4 | 0 | 86 | 86 | 269 | 366 | 269 | 269 | 67 | 4 | 142 | 269 | 269 | 269 | 467 | 534 | 467 |
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