
Surf Forecasts:
The Three Bears surf forecast from 4 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 7 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 6 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with 4,372 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 8AM (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 (Jul 07) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 16s 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 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 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 2.1m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 05) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Tue 7th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Tue 7th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 6th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Three Bears over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a good look at what’s coming up for The Three Bears. It’s a consistent reef break that's ideal for beginners, set up to handle a solid SW groundswell. The water temp is sittin' around 67°, which is pretty much what you'd expect for this time of year, so no surprises there. The overall pattern shows a bit of a rough and windy start before we get some absolute gems in the middle of the window, then things get messy again towards the very end.
Right off the bat, Saturday the 4th, we've got some issue. The swell is there at 6 ft from the WSW, but that strong NNE wind is making things cross-off. It’s clean, but the combined energy is weak (1970), and the score is low. It's rideable, but nothin' to write home about. Sunday the 5th is a write-off with rain and onshore wind makin' a mess.
Now, Monday the 6th? That's where it starts gettin' interesting. The swell jumps to a solid 10 ft from the WSW, with that long 15-second period. The combined energy is cranking (3520). It's still a bit windy in the morning with that cross-off SSE breeze, but by the afternoon it settles to a moderate breeze. This is big, powerful surf. At 10 ft, this is strictly for experienced surfers. It's clean, but the power is serious.
The real standout of the entire forecast, the one you circle on the calendar, is Wednesday the 8th. We’re looking at a beautiful 8 ft swell from the WSW with a very long 17-second period, and the combined energy is massive (3316). But the kicker? The wind is glassy. That’s right, a 5 km/h SSE breeze that’s practically nothin’. The morning session will be absolutely pristine. The wave comment says it all: excellent conditions for experienced surfers. This is that rare moment where size, power, and perfection all line up. Expect crowds to be possible because this is a day everyone will be talkin' about.
Tuesday the 7th morning is also a good call with 8 ft and clean cross-off winds, but that Wednesday morning is the peak. Tuesday afternoon turns choppy, so surf it early.
After that, Thursday the 9th and Friday the 10th are brutal. Strong onshore winds and lumpy, messy conditions. Thursday’s swell is still 8 ft, but it’s blown out. Friday the 10th sees the wind howling at 28 mph and the period dropping to a pathetic 8 seconds, making it a complete mess. For that size and wind setup, this beach-and-reef spot looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddling.
Things clean up again Saturday the 11th and Sunday the 12th. Saturday has 8 ft waves with a clean cross-off wind, and Sunday the 12th drops to a more manageable 5 ft from the SW with a nice 12-second period and light winds. That’s a good session for the intermediate crew, nothing too crazy.
Monday the 13th is another highlight with a clean 7 ft swell and an offshore E wind. That’s proper, fun surfing.
From Tuesday the 14th onward, it’s a bit of a mixed bag with onshore winds and dropping swell. The period stays long enough for good shape, but the wind is the enemy. The 18th and 19th of July see a massive, short-period, onshore swell (15 ft on the 18th with a 10-second period). That’s a full-blown washing machine. Not for paddling.
So to sum it up: ignore the first few days. Your number one pick is Wednesday, July 8th at The Three Bears for that glassy, 8 ft WSW groundswell that will hold up beautifully on the reef. Tuesday the 7th morning and Monday the 13th are your solid backup plans.
Stay stoked.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat night, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the N on Sat night, light winds from the SE by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 8 | SW 10 | SW 12 |
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1970 | 1517 | 730 | 431 | 991 | 2277 | 3520 | 3952 | 4263 | 3326 | 2483 | 1525 | 3316 | 3369 | 2684 | 2530 | 2212 | 1793 | 1150 | 3031 | 2504 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 10:45AM0.64m | 11:02AM0.58m | 11:05AM0.50m | 5:01AM0.47m | 5:07AM0.53m | 5:32AM0.61m | 6:08AM0.69m | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide | 7:45PM0.17m | 7:53PM0.20m | 7:58PM0.23m | 7:49PM0.26m | 3:40PM0.25m | 3:25PM0.14m | 3:52PM0.04m | ||||||||||||||
7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | |
— | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 6 | 15 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 |
Feels °C | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 5 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | NW 6 | WSW 14 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | W 14 | W 14 | — | — | SW 12 |
1970 | 1517 | 730 | 431 | 190 | 2277 | 3520 | 3952 | 4263 | 3326 | 2483 | 1525 | 3316 | 3369 | 2684 | 2530 | 1442 | 617 | — | — | 2504 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | WSW 16 | NW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 24 |
— | — | — | — | 991 | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 22 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | N 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 5 | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 7 | — | S 3 | SE 4 | — | — | — | — | SE 3 | — | — | W 4 | — | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 8 | SW 10 | S 4 |
91 | 125 | 184 | 331 | — | 4 | 14 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 18 | — | 2212 | 1793 | 1150 | 3031 | 28 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 189 | 78 | 170 | 183 | 33 | 64 | 66 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 67 | 33 | 48 | 467 | 654 | 1911 | 67 |
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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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