Surf Forecasts:
The Three Bears surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 17s period, WSW swell with 8,411 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s 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 (Sep 06) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 17s 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 4.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Three Bears over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for The Three Bears.
The next 16 days are a bit of a mixed bag, but there's a serious window of opportunity if you've got the skills. The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year. We're looking at a solid run of SW groundswell, but for the first week or so, the wind is just not playing ball. The first few days are a write-off with strong cross-onshore winds and messy conditions, so you're better off finding something else to do.
The first real glimmer of hope comes on Sunday, September 6th. It's not perfect, but you'll get some 10ft to 12ft sets from the WSW with moderate cross-shore winds. The energy is getting up there, so it's definitely got some grunt, but it's a bit lumpy. It's a marginal call, but if you're keen, the afternoon looks a touch better.
Now, the standout. If you're an experienced surfer, circle Monday, September 7th. The morning is shaping up to be a gem. The wind goes completely glassy, dead calm, and you've got a solid 10ft groundswell from the WSW with a long 16-second period. The energy is big and the conditions are described as glassy. This is a proper reef break, so that long period will be doing its thing, offering some proper shape. The only downside is it's a consistent spot, and with conditions this good, the crowds are likely. This is your best chance for a clean session.
Tuesday, September 8th is another one for the experts. The swell is still pumping at 12ft from the WSW, but the period is an incredible 18 seconds, and the wave energy is massive. The wind is offshore from the ENE, which is your ideal. This is a very powerful, clean swell, but at 12ft, it's absolutely not for the faint-hearted. The morning is the pick.
Later in the week, Thursday, September 10th has a nice afternoon with an 8ft, 16-second swell and glassy conditions again. The energy is strong, and it'll be a great option for a cleaner session compared to the rougher stuff either side. The week after, there's a decent window on Sunday, September 13th with a clean 8ft swell and offshore winds, and again on September 17th, the very last day of the forecast, Thursday morning looks glassy with a powerful 12ft, 16-second swell. But that's a long way off, so keep an eye on it.
In short, the first week is a battle with the wind, but the 7th and 8th of September are the real jewels in the crown for those who can handle it. The Bears are gonna be firing.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Wed night, strong winds from the WSW by Thu night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri night, min 11°C on Sat afternoon). Winds decreasing (gales from the SW on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 10 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 |
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 kJ | 2109 | 2288 | 2187 | 2623 | 3009 | 2412 | 5387 | 4509 | 6871 | 4435 | 1770 | 3399 | 5699 | 4193 | 3732 | 6913 | 4492 | 3369 | 2634 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:49PM0.59m | 00:23AM0.63m | 1:20AM0.65m | 3:44AM0.66m | 5:29AM0.69m | 6:41AM0.71m | |||||||||||||
Low Tide | 1:49PM0.22m | 1:46PM0.13m | 2:13PM0.06m | 2:46PM0.00m | 3:20PM-0.02m | 3:54PM-0.01m | |||||||||||||
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 | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — |
 | 6:00 | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | 2 | 10 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 15 |
Feels °C | 10 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 9 | -1 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | — | WSW 13 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | — | W 22 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 |
| kJ | 2109 | 2288 | 2187 | 2623 | 3009 | 2412 | — | 4509 | 6871 | 4435 | 1770 | — | 9 | 4193 | 3732 | 6913 | 4492 | 3369 | 2634 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 21 | WSW 17 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 260 | 2303 | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | — | — | — | — | W 6 | WSW 14 | — | — | — | WNW 7 | WSW 10 | WSW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 6 | — | — | — | — | 136 | 5387 | — | — | — | 586 | 3399 | 5699 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 224 | 477 | 4 | 4 | 178 | 366 | 654 | 1686 | 366 | 224 | 241 | 630 | 1686 | 67 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
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