The Three Bears Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for The Three Bears. This is a consistent reef break that’s a beginner-friendly spot, but it’s exposed to the swell and the ideal direction is from the southwest. The first few days are a write-off, but there’s some real gold further down the line.

The opening weekend is a mess. Saturday, the 5th of September, is a total no-go. We’re looking at 10ft of WSW swell with a strong, cross-onshore breeze. The water is about average for this time of year, but you wouldn’t want to be out there. Sunday the 6th cleans up a bit with a cross-offshore wind, but the swell is still a solid 10ft and the conditions are only marginal. The combined energy is high (3005), but it’s not quite coming together for a good paddle.

Monday the 7th is a step in the right direction. Morning brings a 8ft WSW swell with a gentle offshore breeze, so the face is clean. The swell period is a long 16 seconds, which means proper groundswell energy (3705). It’s still a bit on the bigger side for beginners, but for the experienced surfer, it’s looking promising. The afternoon ramps up the cross-shore wind, making it lumpy.

Now, the standout is Tuesday the 8th. The morning is clean with a 10ft WSW swell and a moderate cross-offshore breeze. The combined energy is pumping at 4794. But the afternoon is where it’s at – a gentle offshore wind (15 km/h) and the same 10ft, 16-second swell, but the energy is still massive (4382). This is a legit window for experienced surfers. The break is exposed, so it’s handling the size, and the offshore wind will make it a dream. Just be aware, crowds are possible here, so get in early.

Wednesday the 9th drops back a touch with 8ft swell in the morning, but the afternoon is a gem. The swell drops to 8ft, the wind is light and cross-offshore, and the energy is still strong (2348). It’s a cleaner, more manageable day for the average surfer.

Thursday the 10th is interesting. The morning is marginal with 5ft, but the afternoon turns glassy. That’s right – glassy. The swell is a bit smaller at 4ft, but the period is a long 14 seconds, and the combined energy is 860. For a reef break like this, that glassy condition is a rare treat, making for some silky smooth walls.

After that, the following week is a mixed bag. Friday the 11th is okay, but nothing special. The real fireworks come back on Sunday the 13th. The afternoon brings a 12ft, 16-second swell from the west with a fresh cross-shore wind. The energy is massive at 6027, but the wind is lumpy, so it’s more of a power session for the brave.

The second week gets a bit wild. The 20th of September is the highlight. Sunday morning, the 20th, you’ll see a 16ft WSW swell, a light cross-offshore breeze, and the combined energy is a staggering 11137. This is for experts only. The conditions are clean, and the swell is big, but it’s a long-period groundswell, so it’ll be powerful and lined up. If you’re not an expert, stay on the beach.

There are a few gaps of a couple of days with no real recommendations, but the consistency of this spot means there’s always something to look at. The standout is Tuesday the 8th afternoon for the experienced crew, and the 20th for the big-wave hunters.

Rusty.

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