The Three Bears Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, surf is gonna be a bit of a mixed bag over the coming days. The ocean’s got some serious energy out there, but the wind’s not gonna play nice for a while. We’re looking at a stretch of lumpy, blown-out conditions before things finally clean up. Hang tight, because there are a couple of proper windows that'll be worth the wait.

The Three Bears (Big Island) is the spot on the map for this whole forecast. Right off the bat, we’ve got some serious size and power, but it’s messy. Early Sunday morning, we’re seeing 12ft of WSW swell with a 16-second period and a cross-onshore breeze. The wave energy is pumping hard at 6422, but the wind has it all chopped up. It’s a no-go. That trend holds through Monday and Tuesday, with strong winds (up to 31 mph on Monday) and waves in the 12ft to 13ft range. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, which is nice, but you won’t feel it while you’re getting blown off your board. It’s a write-off.

We finally get a breather on Wednesday morning. The wind drops right out to glassy, and we’ve got a solid 8ft SW groundswell wrapping in with a 16-second period. It’s still got good energy (3197), and the conditions are looking clean. This is the first real chance to get out there, and it should be fun for anyone with a bit of experience. The afternoon stays clean too, but the breeze swings onshore a little, so morning is your best bet.

Thursday looks like a gem. Friday morning is another standout with clean conditions and a cross-offshore breeze, but for my money, Thursday morning is the pick of the week. Glassy conditions, solid 8ft of SW swell with a 16-second period, and that long-period energy will be reeling down the reef. It’s going to be a proper session.

After that, the swell backs off a touch into the weekend, dropping to around 6ft. It’s still rideable, but the wind gets a bit messy again. Saturday and Sunday are saved by the clean conditions and a bit of a cross-offshore wind, but the size is down. It’s still worth a paddle.

Now, for the long-range stuff. Around the 17th and 18th of August, the ocean is going to switch on again in a big way. We’re talking 13ft+ of swell with energy readings in the 10,000+ range. That’s some serious power moving through. However, the wind is expected to be howling onshore for most of that, which will just destroy the surface. It’ll be a proper washing machine out there. A brief window on Monday afternoon the 17th could be interesting if the wind plays ball, but it’s a gamble.

The following week, around the 20th and 21st, looks more promising. The swell drops back to a more manageable 7ft to 8ft, and the wind is forecast to swing offshore again. The 21st of August is looking particularly clean with glassy conditions in the afternoon and a nice 6ft SSW swell. That's another one to keep an eye on. The last couple of days of the forecast, the 23rd and 24th, are looking like a return to the messy, windy stuff, so get your surfs in before then.

Rusty

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