
Surf Forecasts:
The Three Bears surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, WSW swell with 6,015 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 16s 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 3.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Three Bears over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, let’s have a look at what’s on offer. Just one spot lighting up the forecast for this 16-day window – The Three Bears. It’s a reef setup, beginner-friendly, and it’s got a decent run of swell coming its way from the southwest. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The first bit of action we can talk about kicks off on Sunday the 6th of September. There’s a strong 8ft WSW swell rolling in, with a period of 12 seconds, so there’s some decent energy (combined energy of all swells directed here: 2378). But the wind is a cross-off from the SSE at 19 mph, which puts a bit of a chop on the face. The waves will be clean, but it’s not the day to get excited. By the afternoon, it drops to 6ft, but the period stretches out to 18 seconds, meaning the sets will be more spaced out. The wind stays cross-off, so it’s rideable, but marginal.
Monday morning the 7th sees the swell back up to 8ft, same 16-second period, with a gentler SE breeze. The waves are clean, but the wind is still cross-off, and the scores suggest it’s just okay. The afternoon gets a bit messier with a cross-shore wind.
Now, Tuesday the 8th is where things start to look up. That morning, we’ve got a solid 10ft WSW swell, 16-second period, and the wind swings offshore from the ESE at 19 mph. The water is clean, fresh offshore, and the sets will have real power. The combined energy is 4660, which is a solid pulse. This is a good window for anyone who’s comfortable with a bit of size. The afternoon holds up with similar conditions.
Wednesday the 9th is a cracker. The morning is still offshore, but the swell drops slightly to 8ft. The real gem is the afternoon: wind drops to a near-glass 3 mph from the east, the swell sits at 8ft, and the period is 15 seconds. The conditions are clean, glassy, and the wave quality is excellent for experienced surfers. This is a real standout, the best of the run so far.
Thursday the 10th stays clean, with a smaller 5ft swell and light winds in the afternoon. It’s a good day for a longer session, but the energy is lower (1097 to 1129).
The weekend takes a turn. Friday the 11th gets a cross-shore wind, and by Saturday the 12th, the wind shifts onshore from the WNW, making it choppy and messy. Sunday the 13th is a write-off with a strong onshore wind and rain.
We then have a gap of poor conditions until Tuesday the 15th. That morning looks promising again with a 7ft WSW swell, cross-off NE wind, and clean conditions. The afternoon is the real highlight: the wind goes glassy, 7ft swell, 14 seconds, and the energy is solid at 1783. This is a second standout, a perfect session for a surfer who wants a clean, punchy wave.
From Wednesday the 16th onwards, it gets ugly again with onshore winds and building swell. Thursday the 17th sees a 16ft swell from the west with a short period, which is a messy, dangerous mix. Friday the 18th is even bigger, with 16ft swell and 25 mph onshore winds—that’s kite-surfing territory, not paddle surfing. The swell energy peaks at 12236, a massive amount of power, but it’s totally unsurfable.
The final week has a couple of flickers. Sunday the 20th of September has a massive 15ft WSW swell with a very long 20-second period, but the wind is onshore and the forecast says it’s too big for the break. Monday the 21st is a washout.
So, the two standout windows are: Tuesday morning the 8th of September with the 10ft offshore conditions, and Tuesday afternoon the 15th of September with the glassy, 7ft swell. Those are the ones to circle.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Sat night, light winds from the SSW by Mon afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 |
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1700 | 2029 | 1874 | 5488 | 3659 | 3074 | 3253 | 4660 | 4168 | 3309 | 2593 | 2483 | 1624 | 956 | 943 | 1106 | 988 | 1219 | 2915 | |
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-off | cross | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 5:29AM0.69m | 6:41AM0.71m | 7:38AM0.72m | 8:28AM0.70m | 11:47PM0.35m | 9:12AM0.64m | 10:53PM0.38m | 9:53AM0.57m | 10:40PM0.43m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 3:20PM-0.02m | 3:54PM-0.01m | 4:24PM0.03m | 4:48PM0.09m | 1:32AM0.35m | 5:00PM0.18m | 3:02AM0.32m | 4:51PM0.25m | 4:03AM0.29m | ||||||||||
— | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
6:04 | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 16 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 18 | 13 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 19 | 19 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 11 | 7 | 10 | 5 | 10 | 13 | 6 | 8 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 17 | 15 | 9 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 17 |
1700 | 2029 | 1765 | 5488 | 3659 | 3074 | 3253 | 4660 | 4168 | 3309 | 2593 | 2483 | 1624 | 956 | 943 | 1106 | 988 | 825 | 2915 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 22 | WSW 20 | WSW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 27 | WSW 26 | SW 24 | N 5 | WSW 22 | WSW 19 | WSW 18 | — |
46 | 349 | 1874 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | 66 | 141 | 20 | 181 | 590 | 1219 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 22 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 186 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | SSE 4 | S 4 | — | — | — | SE 4 | ESE 4 | — | E 4 | ENE 5 | — | NE 4 | NE 5 | — | NNE 5 | NNE 4 | NW 3 | WNW 5 |
48 | 19 | 21 | — | — | — | 13 | 13 | — | 21 | 44 | — | 21 | 60 | — | 20 | 6 | 9 | 95 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 199 | 1686 | 64 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 33 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 36 | 0 | 18 | 78 | 0 | 0 | 86 | 241 | 269 |
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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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