
Surf Forecasts:
The Three Bears surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 17s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 17s period, WSW swell with 3,621 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s 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 Saturday (Jul 11) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 22s. 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Three Bears over the next 16 days.
Alright, let’s get into it. This is Rusty, and I’m lookin’ at the charts for The Three Bears.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a wait. The first few days are a bit of a mess with the wind, but hang tight, because there’s some serious juice on the way, especially for the crew who don’t mind a bit of size.
The Three Bears (United States) is a consistent reef break, exposed to the swell, and it’s looking for that SW direction. The water temp is sitting at 66°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The surf kicks off on Thursday the 9th, but it’s a bit of a write-off. Thursday morning has 8ft of WSW swell with a 14-second period, giving a strong wave energy of 2350, but the wind is a light cross-on, and the report says it’s marginal. Thursday afternoon gets worse with a stiff onshore breeze and poor conditions. Friday the 10th is no better, with a solid cross-shore breeze making a mess of the 6ft to 6ft swell.
You’ll want to wait for Saturday the 11th morning. The swell drops a touch to 6ft from the SW, but the wind swings to a cross-offshore and the energy is still a solid 1023. It’s calling it clean and excellent for experienced surfers. This is your first real window.
But the real standout is Sunday the 12th morning. The wind goes glassy, flat calm, and you’ve got 7ft of WSW groundswell with a 14-second period, pumping out 2320 energy. That’s clean, powerful, and shaped up nicely for the reef. This is a top pick.
Then Monday the 13th morning is a serious one. 8ft of WSW swell, a 16-second period, and the energy jumps to 3486. The wind is glassy, zero knots. This is big, clean, and powerful. It’s excellent for experienced surfers. You’ll want to be out there.
Tuesday the 14th holds well with 8ft to 7ft and a clean cross-off breeze through the afternoon. The energy is still high, and it’s a good option if you missed the morning sessions.
Now, here’s where it gets interesting. The forecast gets a bit wild from the 15th through the 18th with strong winds and lumpy conditions, so you’ll likely be sitting those out. The swell does drop, but the wind is just not playing ball.
Then, look at the long-range. Thursday the 23rd morning is a monster. 16ft of W swell, a 12-second period, but that energy reading is 6319 – that’s huge. The wind is light and cross-off, making it clean. This is only for the experts, and the afternoon gets a bit choppy, but that morning window is a special, gnarly session.
And the absolute cherry on top is Friday the 24th morning. The swell is a solid 13ft from the WSW, with a 16-second period, and the energy is off the charts at 12884. The wind is light and cross-off, the report says it’s exceptional for expert surfers. This is the biggest, cleanest, and most powerful swell of the whole 16-day run. If you’re an experienced charger and you can wait, this is the session to aim for. The afternoon then drops to 12ft with a bit of a cross-shore, still good but not as perfect.
So, to sum it up: the first few days are a grind. The best bets are Sunday the 12th morning for the glassy, powerful 7ft, and then the giant, clean 13ft to 16ft days on the 23rd and 24th. The 24th morning is the clear standout.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, fresh winds from the SW by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue night, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the NNE by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 |
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2350 | 1775 | 1161 | 1077 | 871 | 563 | 1011 | 1422 | 1784 | 1835 | 1408 | 2696 | 3486 | 3237 | 3331 | 2446 | 2061 | 1513 | 1074 | 1110 | 1822 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 6:08AM0.69m | 6:52AM0.76m | 7:39AM0.82m | 8:27AM0.85m | 9:14AM0.85m | 9:59AM0.82m | |||||||||||||||
Low Tide | 3:25PM0.14m | 3:52PM0.04m | 4:31PM-0.04m | 5:15PM-0.09m | 6:02PM-0.10m | 6:50PM-0.07m | 7:36PM-0.01m | ||||||||||||||
7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | |
— | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | |
mm | 2 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
Feels °C | 16 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 |
2350 | 1775 | 1161 | 1077 | 871 | 563 | 1011 | 1422 | 1784 | 1835 | 1408 | 2696 | 3486 | 3237 | 3331 | 2446 | 2061 | 1513 | 1074 | 1110 | 1822 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 13 | W 13 | W 22 | — | SW 18 | WSW 20 | WSW 18 | SW 20 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 14 | NW 14 | WNW 14 | N 5 |
— | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 9 | — | 470 | 485 | 943 | 580 | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 7 | 18 | 29 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 13 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WSW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | N 5 | — |
— | — | 42 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 57 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 183 | 67 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 67 | 183 | 86 | 86 |
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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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