Surf Forecasts:
The Three Bears surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 15s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 15s period, WSW swell with 6,234 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 14s period with SW 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 28) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 24s. 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 4.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Three Bears over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks at The Three Bears.
We’re starting off with a solid run of surf, but the conditions are a bit of a mixed bag. The swell is pumping in from the SW, and the first few days are looking pretty good for those who know what they’re doing. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Tuesday, July 28th is a ripper. The morning starts with some clouds, but a light offshore breeze from the E at 6 mph is keeping things clean. We’ve got a 6 ft SW groundswell, with a period of 14 seconds, packing a ton of energy (1587). This is serious, powerful surf – definitely for experienced surfers only. The afternoon goes glassy with a SSW wind, staying clean at 6 ft. This is the best early window.
Wednesday, July 29th is still worth a paddle. The morning is clean with a cross-offshore NE breeze at 9 mph, and the swell is 5 ft from the SW. The period is a long 13 seconds, so the waves will have shape. The afternoon sees a shift to a 6 ft WSW swell with a very long 16-second period, and the wind is a light cross-off. Excellent, clean conditions.
Thursday, July 30th takes a dip. The morning is clean but the swell drops to 4 ft, making it a bit marginal. The afternoon gets a bit messy with a cross-onshore wind. Not a standout.
Friday, July 31st is a write-off. The wind is howling from the NW and the swell is building, but it’s all onshore and choppy. The combined energy is high (2912) but the surf quality is poor. Don’t even bother.
Now, hold onto your board. Saturday, August 1st is the main event. The morning is crystal clear with a strong offshore breeze from the ESE at 12 mph. The swell is a solid 13 ft from the WSW with a 15-second period. The combined energy is massive (6234). This is exceptional, expert-only surf. The waves will be big, powerful, and clean. It’s a true standout, but only for those with the skills. The afternoon is similar, 12 ft with a gentle offshore breeze. Unreal.
Sunday, August 2nd is still surfable but a step down. The morning is clean with a cross-off breeze, and the swell is 8 ft. Afternoon gets a bit messy with a cross-shore wind.
From Monday, August 3rd through to Sunday, August 9th, the window closes. Onshore winds, strong breezes, and building swell make for poor to dangerous conditions. The 4th and 6th see very large, long-period swells (over 10 ft) but with howling onshore winds. The 6th afternoon has a massive 15 ft swell with 20-second period (energy 15012), but it’s too big and messy for this break. This is a long stretch of no-go.
Monday, August 10th brings a glimmer of hope. The morning is clear with a light cross-offshore breeze from the SE. The swell is a solid 10 ft from the WSW with an 11-second period, producing clean, powerful waves for experienced surfers. The afternoon is more marginal.
The last two days, Tuesday, August 11th and Wednesday, August 12th, are blown out by strong winds. The 12th has a gale-force onshore wind at 40 mph, so stay out of the water.
So, the standout is without a doubt Saturday, August 1st. That’s the day to clear your schedule. The secondary call is the opening Tuesday and Wednesday. After that, there’s a long gap of poor conditions until the 10th, which offers a decent morning session.
Stay safe out there.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Fri night, calm by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1850 | 1470 | 1231 | 1327 | 880 | 1356 | 993 | 730 | 597 | 1837 | 2904 | 3977 | 2384 | 6234 | 5087 | 3209 | 1920 | 1575 | 1186 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 8:39AM0.73m | 9:09AM0.73m | 9:37AM0.72m | 10:00AM0.68m | 10:21AM0.63m | 1:43AM0.36m | 10:38AM0.56m | 1:37AM0.41m | |||||||||||
Low Tide | 5:54PM0.06m | 6:10PM0.08m | 6:17PM0.11m | 6:20PM0.15m | 6:22PM0.18m | 4:02AM0.35m | 6:23PM0.21m | ||||||||||||
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 | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — |
 | 5:37 | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 10 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 |
| kJ | 1850 | 1470 | 1231 | 1327 | 880 | 1356 | 993 | 730 | 597 | 1837 | 2904 | 3977 | 2384 | 6234 | 5087 | 3209 | 1920 | 1575 | 1186 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 24 | SW 21 | WSW 19 | WSW 20 | WSW 18 | NNE 4 | WSW 22 | WSW 20 | WSW 19 | N 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 26 |
| kJ | 22 | 117 | 329 | 75 | 486 | 3 | 47 | 218 | 428 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 27 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 3 | NE 3 | — | NE 4 | N 4 | NNE 5 | — | NNW 3 | NW 5 | WSW 10 | — | — | — | ENE 4 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 3 | 4 | — | 5 | 13 | 17 | — | 8 | 78 | 1797 | — | — | — | 7 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 64 | 269 | 269 | 67 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 4 | 4 |
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