Surf Forecasts:
The Three Bears surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 19s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 19s period, WSW swell with 4,104 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 20s. 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 2.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Three Bears over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Yo, what's up crew? It's Rusty here. Let's get into the long-range look for The Three Bears. This is a reef setup, so it's all about reading the energy right.
Alright, this is a weird one for The Three Bears. The whole run through the last days of August and the start of September has a messy, onshore vibe. You're looking at a solid run of medium-to-big SW swell, but the wind is constantly fighting us. It's not the clean, groomed stuff we want. The standouts are going to be very specific windows where the wind switches in our favour.
Thursday, the 29th of August, is the pick of the first week. That Saturday afternoon session sees clean 7ft swell from the WSW with a 17-second period – that's proper groundswell energy. The wind will be a moderate easterly offshore breeze, keeping things clean. This is a good call for experienced surfers, as it's solid and powerful. The combined wave energy is massive here, clocking in at 2517 (moderate to strong). It'll be thick and lined up off the reef.
After that, the wind gets ugly. We have a solid block of onshore and cross-shore winds from the west and south-west with the swell hanging around the 6ft to 8ft range. Conditions are largely poor or marginal. That Sunday the 1st of September morning is the only glimpse of glass, with a slight cross-on breeze, but it's still not fully clean.
Now, looking further ahead, there's a monster lurking. On the 10th of September, a Thursday morning, the models are showing a huge 13ft WSW swell with a 16-second period. The energy reading is a staggering 8659 (very strong). That is a big, powerful ocean. The wind is a moderate cross-off from the NNE, which for The Three Bears is an offshore breeze. This is the standout of the entire outlook. At 13ft, this is definitely for experienced surfers only – it's going to be heavy and critical on that reef. But if you've got the skills, the combination of that size, long period, and offshore wind is the best on offer. Be aware the following afternoon the wind swings to a messy onshore.
The following Friday morning the 12th of September drops significantly in size to 8ft, but it's gone onshore again.
For the first week, don't waste your time. Focus on Saturday the 29th of August for a solid, clean session. For the second week, the only bullet to fire is the Thursday the 10th of September morning. That is a big, powerful, and potentially epic window for the brave.
The water temp is sitting at a normal 64° for this time of year. Also, keep in mind this spot can sometimes get a crew on it.
Alright, that's the long look from me. Stay safe out there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Fri night, light winds from the WSW by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Tue morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 19 | WSW 17 | WSW 17 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 12 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
751 | 536 | 329 | 1301 | 2517 | 3222 | 3507 | 2653 | 2107 | 1434 | 2136 | 2731 | 2243 | 1929 | 816 | 1261 | 1533 | 2194 | 2162 | 2184 | 2129 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | on | on | on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:29AM0.64m | 11:19PM0.37m | 9:58AM0.59m | 11:15PM0.42m | 10:25AM0.51m | 11:17PM0.48m | 10:45AM0.43m | 11:28PM0.54m | 10:34AM0.33m | 11:49PM0.59m | 00:23AM0.63m | 1:20AM0.65m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 5:04PM0.17m | 3:14AM0.31m | 5:04PM0.22m | 4:16AM0.30m | 5:00PM0.25m | 5:21AM0.29m | 4:47PM0.28m | 6:42AM0.29m | 4:02PM0.28m | 1:49PM0.22m | 1:46PM0.13m | ||||||||||
6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | |
— | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 13 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 |
Feels °C | 8 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 19 | WSW 17 | WSW 17 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 12 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 |
751 | 536 | 329 | 1301 | 2517 | 3222 | 3507 | 2653 | 2107 | 1434 | 2136 | 2731 | 2243 | 1929 | 816 | 1261 | 1533 | 2194 | 2162 | 2184 | 2129 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 21 | WSW 20 | WSW 18 | SW 10 | — | — | — | — | W 20 | WSW 18 | — | — | — | — | WSW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
9 | 37 | 127 | 108 | — | — | — | — | 284 | 861 | — | — | — | — | 376 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 26 | WSW 23 | WSW 22 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
13 | 54 | 181 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | — | E 4 | E 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 4 | — | — | — |
10 | — | 9 | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 51 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 22 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 0 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 366 | 1686 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 177 | 269 | 67 | 4 | 4 | 224 |
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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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