The Three Bears Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.57° S 115.00° E

The Three Bears Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 27 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Three Bears sea temperature is
18.2°C
0.7° 

The Three Bears surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


The Three Bears surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 17s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with 4,493 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 20s. 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 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) 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 0.9m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Fri 28th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 30th Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 17s
Most Powerful 8AM (Thu 3rd Sep)11ft (3.5m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get into it. The Three Bears is on the radar but it’s a mixed bag of a 16-day window. We’ve got a solid run of swell coming but the wind is going to be the real story—some windows of absolute magic, and some real ugly spells in between.

The action kicks off Thursday morning, August 27th, with a chunky 10ft WSW groundswell at 15 seconds. That’s proper long-period energy, the kind that really wraps into the reef. The combined energy is strong (4068), but the wind is a cross-off SSE breeze at 19 mph, so it’s not perfect. The water is sitting at 65°, which is about average for the time of year. That first morning is a bit marginal, but the swell is there. By Thursday afternoon, the swell backs off to 8ft, but the wind picks up to 25 mph, making it a tough call.

Friday, August 28th, is where things start to clean up. The morning has a 5ft WSW swell and a cross-off, but the real standout is Friday afternoon. The wind drops to a light 6 mph offshore from the east, the swell is 5ft at 12 seconds, and the energy is moderate (627). That’s clean, glassy lines on the reef—perfect for a beginner-friendly wave. That’s one of the best windows of the whole period.

Then Saturday, August 29th, rolls in and it’s a stunner. The morning offers a 5ft groundswell with a very long 19-second period, offshore ESE wind at 16 mph, and the energy is ramping up (1617). That’s excellent, experienced surf—long, lined-up waves. The afternoon gets bigger at 7ft, but the wind is stronger at 19 mph offshore. Still clean, but a bit more power.

Sunday, August 30th, is the absolute standout. The morning has a 8ft WSW groundswell at 18 seconds with offshore ENE wind at 12 mph. The combined energy is massive (3903), and the wind is moderate offshore. This is the best of the best—big, powerful, clean surf. But heads up: at 8ft, this is for experienced surfers only. The afternoon sees the wind swing to a light NW cross-on, so the quality drops.

Monday, August 31st, through Wednesday, September 2nd, is a write-off. The wind turns onshore from the west, gusting up to 22 mph, and the swell stays big (7ft to 10ft) but it’s just messy. Not worth paddling out.

Thursday, September 3rd, is even worse. The swell peaks at 12ft WSW, but with strong onshore wind at 22 mph, it’s a washing machine. This is more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle session.

The next glimmer comes Saturday, September 5th, in the morning. After a week of crap, the wind swings back to a light 6 mph cross-off from the ENE, the swell is 7ft at 14 seconds, and the energy is moderate (1390). That’s a clean, solid day for experienced surfers. The afternoon fades with onshore wind.

Sunday, September 6th, is marginal—cross-onshore wind and choppy conditions.

Then Monday, September 7th, is another strong contender. The morning has a 8ft SW groundswell at 15 seconds, with a moderate 12 mph offshore from the east. The energy is high (2594), and it’s clean. That’s a proper session for those who can handle it. The afternoon gets cross-shore and lumpy.

From Tuesday, September 8th, onward, it’s mostly onshore junk or strong cross-onshore winds, with the swell staying between 4ft and 7ft. A few mornings might be okay, but overall, the second week is a letdown. The best of the whole lot is hands-down Sunday, August 30th, morning, with that big, clean, offshore groundswell. Friday, August 28th, afternoon is the pick for a lighter, more relaxed session.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Thu afternoon, light winds from the E by Fri afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Sun night, fresh winds from the S by Mon night).

Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
WSW
15
2.5
WSW
14
2
WSW
13
1.6
WSW
12
1.4
WSW
12
1.1
SW
11
1.4
WSW
19
2.1
WSW
17
2.3
WSW
17
2.5
WSW
18
2.4
WSW
16
2.2
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16
1.6
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15
2
WSW
16
2.5
WSW
16
2.2
WSW
15
2.1
WSW
15
2.1
WSW
14
3
WSW
14
2.5
WSW
14
3
WSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
4068
2948
1405
751
536
283
1482
2517
3102
3903
2907
2300
1091
2084
3267
2258
1776
1657
2913
2666
4076
Wind (km/h)
30
SSE
40
SSE
25
SE
25
SE
10
ESE
25
ESE
25
ESE
30
ENE
20
ESE
20
ENE
10
NW
10
W
30
W
35
W
20
S
15
WSW
25
W
30
WSW
25
WSW
30
WSW
30
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Wind State
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High Tide
8:59AM0.68m
11:34PM0.34m
9:29AM0.64m
11:19PM0.37m
9:58AM0.59m
11:15PM0.42m
10:25AM0.51m
11:17PM0.48m
10:45AM0.43m
11:28PM0.54m
10:34AM0.33m
11:49PM0.59m
00:23AM0.63m
Low Tide
5:02PM0.14m
2:04AM0.32m
5:04PM0.17m
3:14AM0.31m
5:04PM0.22m
4:16AM0.30m
5:00PM0.25m
5:21AM0.29m
4:47PM0.28m
6:42AM0.29m
4:02PM0.28m
1:49PM0.22m
cloud
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6:37
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5:58
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
8
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13
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9
15
12
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18
19
14
12
9
9
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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.

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