The Three Bears Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.57° S 115.00° E

The Three Bears Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 29 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Three Bears sea temperature is
17.8°C
0.3° 

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 28 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 19s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 19s period, WSW swell with 4,104 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 19s 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 19s 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 2.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Sat 29th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 19s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 30th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 19s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sun 30th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 19s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break it down.

We’ve got a solid stretch of swell heading for The Three Bears, but the wind’s gonna be a real pain for most of the first week. This reef is consistent, exposed to the SW, and it’s a beginner-friendly wave, but once it hits 8 feet, it’s only for the experienced crew. Water temp is about 60°, which is normal for this time of year.

The first session on Saturday morning, August 29th, is clean with a fresh offshore breeze, but the swell is only 4 feet out of the WSW with a 19-second period. That’s a long-period groundswell, so the reef will have nice shape, but the energy is strong (1409). Not a standout, but a decent paddle out.

Saturday afternoon is where things get real. The swell jumps to 7 feet, still from the WSW, with a 17-second period, and the wind stays offshore. The energy is cranking (2517), and it’s clean. This is a solid window for experienced surfers, but it’s a bit punchy for the average surfer.

Sunday morning, August 30th, sees the swell build to 8 feet with a 17-second period, and the wind is cross-offshore. It’s clean, but the energy is massive (3507). That’s a lot of water moving. Sunday afternoon goes onshore, and it’s a write-off.

Monday, August 31st, through Thursday, September 3rd, is a total mess. Strong onshore winds, rising swell, and periods dropping to 13 to 14 seconds. The waves are poor, and conditions are choppy. Don’t bother.

Friday, September 4th, still looks rough with strong cross-onshore winds and messy surf. The swell is hanging around 8 feet, but the wind is ruining it.

The first real standout is Monday morning, September 7th. The wind goes glassy, dead calm, with an 8-foot WSW swell at a 16-second period. The energy is still high (2785), but with glassy conditions, this reef will be absolutely perfect. This is the best on offer in the first half of the run. It’s a premium window for anyone who can handle the size.

Tuesday, September 8th, and Wednesday, September 9th, have decent morning windows with offshore or cross-offshore winds, clean conditions, and consistent 7 to 8-foot swell. Good, but not the same magic as Monday.

Then, Thursday afternoon, September 10th, is a serious contender. The swell jumps to 12 feet, WSW, 16-second period, and the wind is a light breeze, barely a ripple. The energy is massive (6038), and it’s clean. This is big, powerful groundswell on a reef, and it’s strictly for experts. If you’ve got the skills, this is likely the best session of the whole forecast.

Friday, September 11th, and Saturday, September 12th, are messy again—cross-shore winds and onshore slop. The swell hangs around 10 feet, but the wind kills it.

The final run, Sunday, September 13th, is interesting. The swell is a solid 13 feet, WSW, with a 17 to 18-second period. The morning has a moderate cross-onshore wind, but it’s still holding energy (9734). The afternoon session sees the wind shift to a cross-offshore, cleaning it up, with 13-foot swell and 17-second period. The energy is massive (8124). This is another expert-only window, and it’s far out, September 13th, so keep an eye on it.

Overall, the best bets are Monday morning, September 7th, for the glassy conditions and solid swell, and Thursday afternoon, September 10th, for the big, clean groundswell. The rest of the run is either onshore or too wild for the crowd.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Sun night, strong winds from the SSW by Mon afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Tue morning, near gales from the SSW by Thu night).

Saturday
29
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Height (m)
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1.3
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19
2.1
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2.4
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17
2.4
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18
2.3
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16
2.1
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16
2
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17
2.5
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16
2.5
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16
2.2
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2.3
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2.3
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2.5
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14
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14
2.5
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14
3
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14
2.2
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11
2.5
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13
2.3
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14
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1301
2517
3222
3507
2653
2107
2378
3256
3267
2288
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1848
2358
2109
2278
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Wind (km/h)
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10
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5
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25
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45
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25
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High Tide
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
1:20AM0.65m
3:44AM0.66m
Low Tide
5:04PM0.22m
4:16AM0.30m
5:00PM0.25m
5:21AM0.29m
4:47PM0.28m
6:42AM0.29m
4:02PM0.28m
1:49PM0.22m
1:46PM0.13m
2:13PM0.06m
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Temp °C
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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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