Surf Forecasts:
The Three Bears surf forecast from 14 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 19s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 17s period, WSW swell with 9,985 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 15 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 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 Saturday (Aug 15) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 13s 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 4.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 15th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 17th Aug) | 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 cookin’ for The Three Bears over the next couple of weeks.
We’ve got a solid run of surf on the way, but you’ve gotta be picky. The first real opportunity kicks off Friday afternoon, 14 August, and it’s a beauty to start. The Three Bears is a reef break, consistent, and beginner-friendly, but the swell is 8 ft from the WSW with a long 15-second period, so this is groundswell with some serious grunt. The combined energy is pumpin' at 2299 (moderate to strong). The wind is glassy from the WNW, which is basically offshore here, so the surface will be clean as a whistle. Water temp is 65°, which is about average for this time of year, nothin' wild. That Friday arvo sesh is the standout of the whole outlook – get it while it’s good.
Saturday 15 August starts with a NNE cross-off wind at 16 mph, keepin’ it clean, but the swell drops a touch to 7 ft. It’s still solid, but the wind picks up a bit. The afternoon goes cross-shore, which is okay but not as nice. The real trouble hits Sunday 16 August – strong NNE wind at 22 mph, then cross-shore winds and lumpy conditions. The juice is still there with 8 ft swell, but the quality is gone.
Monday 17 August through Wednesday 19 August is a write-off. We’re talking onshore howlers from the west, 31-34 mph, swell jumps to 12-13 ft, and rain. The combined energy rockets up to 9657 (very strong), but for paddle surfing, it's a total mess. If you’re into kite surfing, that’s your window.
Now, Thursday 20 August is our next real standout. The swell drops to a still-juicy 10 ft in the morning, but the wind goes light cross-off from the NE, and the afternoon goes glassy from the west. The wave comment says excellent conditions for experienced surfers – and with 10 ft and 8 ft sets, it’s definitely for the crew who know what they’re doin’. The combined energy is 4430 (strong). This is your second-best window.
Friday 21 August morning is worth a mention – ESE offshore wind at 9 mph, 8 ft WSW swell, 14-second period, clean. Solid. But by afternoon, the wind swings cross-shore and the quality drops.
Saturday 22 August has a clean morning with NE cross-off wind, 8 ft swell, 16-second period, good energy. The afternoon goes glassy with a cross-off breeze – excellent for a late session. Really nice.
Sunday 23 August is a no-go – strong winds, rain, lumpy. The rest of the week from 24-28 August is mostly blown out, onshore, or cross-onshore, with the swell bouncing between 8 ft and 13 ft, but the wind ruins it. There’s a brief clean window on Wednesday 26 August morning – ENE cross-off wind, 8 ft swell, 14-second period – but it’s short-lived.
The very end of the outlook, 29 August, Saturday, is cross-onshore and choppy, so no love there.
Bottom line: Friday 14 August arvo is the absolute standout. Thursday 20 August is the next best for experienced surfers. Everything else is a gamble or a blown-out mess. Be ready to move fast.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Mon afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Fri night, near gales from the W by Mon afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Mon night, light winds from the NE by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 16 | W 17 | WSW 17 | WSW 15 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
1900 | 1534 | 1243 | 1294 | 2111 | 2197 | 2429 | 7548 | 9985 | 7247 | 7014 | 6633 | 4471 | 3715 | 5119 | 5392 | 4004 | 2982 | 2230 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross | cross | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross | off | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 00:49AM0.35m | 10:52AM0.53m | 00:33AM0.41m | 10:26AM0.43m | 00:29AM0.47m | 8:48AM0.38m | 00:31AM0.53m | 00:45AM0.56m | 1:26AM0.58m | 3:50AM0.59m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 3:36AM0.33m | 5:51PM0.27m | 4:56AM0.35m | 5:04PM0.29m | 6:18AM0.37m | 4:24PM0.26m | 3:31PM0.21m | 3:07PM0.16m | 3:15PM0.12m | ||||||||||
— | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | |
5:49 | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 14 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 16 | — | — | WSW 15 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 |
1900 | 1534 | 1243 | 1294 | 2111 | 2197 | 2429 | — | — | 7247 | 7014 | 6633 | 4471 | 3715 | 5119 | 5392 | 4004 | 2982 | 2230 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 4 | N 4 | WSW 23 | W 18 | WSW 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 27 |
— | — | 10 | 3 | 107 | 427 | 530 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | WSW 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 74 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNE 4 | — | NNE 4 | N 5 | N 6 | NNW 6 | W 17 | WSW 17 | — | — | — | — | W 15 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 24 | — | 6 | 124 | 165 | 106 | 7548 | 9985 | — | — | — | — | 2289 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 64 | 3 | 0 | 189 | 178 | 189 | 1686 | 1686 | 540 | 532 | 366 | 269 | 67 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
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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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