The Three Bears surf break

The Three Bears surfForecast / WA – Margaret River / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Saturday 30 May 2026 AWST
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The Three Bears surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's The Three Bears sea temperature is
20.8° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

The Three Bears surf forecast from 30 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 31 May, 5PM (local time) - 26ft (8.0m), 13s period, W swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 31 May, 8PM (local time) - 28ft (8.5m), 15s period, W swell with 29,398 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 31 May, 5PM (local time) - 26ft (8.0m), 13s period with W 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 Sunday (May 31) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 8.0m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Three Bears in the next 16 days are 8.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 31) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Saturday (May 30) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Sun 31st May)26ft (8.0m) 13s
Best Surf 5PM (Sun 31st May)26ft (8.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 31st May)28ft (8.5m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Three Bears over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 51mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat night, min 15°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the WNW on Sat night, severe gales from the WNW by Sun afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Tue afternoon, calm by Wed morning).

Sat
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
!
!
0
0
0
0
0
1
3
0
0
1
1
2
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
13
3.5
NW
8
6
W
11
8
W
13
6.5
WSW
14
4.5
WSW
13
3.5
WSW
12
2.4
WSW
11
2.1
WSW
10
2.2
WSW
10
2.2
WSW
12
1.7
SW
12
1.5
WSW
11
1.6
WSW
15
1.8
WSW
16
1.9
WSW
16
1.6
WSW
16
1.6
WSW
16
1.6
WSW
15
1.9
WSW
16
2.5
WSW
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
437
1245
8916
21993
18191
6356
3331
1485
784
1000
1523
768
573
1132
1566
1684
1289
1241
1209
1811
4255
Wind (km/h)
40
NE
55
NW
70
WNW
80
WNW
65
SW
40
SSW
30
SW
40
W
40
WSW
30
SW
15
WSW
10
NNW
25
WNW
30
W
15
WSW
20
SW
15
WSW
15
W
30
WNW
30
W
40
WNW
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
High Tide
8:43AM0.74m
9:07AM0.75m
9:32AM0.74m
9:59AM0.73m
10:25AM0.71m
10:51AM0.68m
11:16AM0.63m
Low Tide
6:04PM0.09m
6:41PM0.09m
7:25PM0.09m
8:14PM0.10m
9:02PM0.12m
9:31PM0.13m
9:38PM0.15m
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:13
7:15
7:15
7:16
7:16
7:16
7:18
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5:20
5:20
5:19
5:19
5:19
5:19
5:19
5:17
39
4
1
5
2
2
5
1
Temp °C
18
19
15
15
16
16
16
17
17
16
16
16
18
18
18
17
17
17
18
18
18
12
16
2
-1
2
6
9
9
9
8
11
13
13
13
15
14
13
14
13
12
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
13
0.8
SW
12
3.5
W
13
3.5
WSW
12
2.4
WSW
11
0.8
WSW
14
2.2
WSW
10
2.2
WSW
12
1.7
SW
12
1.5
WSW
11
1.6
WSW
15
1.8
WSW
16
1.9
WSW
16
1.6
WSW
16
1.6
WSW
16
1.6
WSW
15
1.9
WSW
16
2.5
WSW
17
Energy kJ
437
193
3848
3331
1485
253
1000
1523
768
573
1132
1566
1684
1289
1241
1209
1811
4255
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
W
9
0.7
WSW
14
0.2
WSW
20
0.4
SW
18
0.6
WSW
18
0.8
WSW
16
1
WSW
16
0.4
W
13
0.4
N
4
0.9
W
11
0.7
W
9
0.6
W
8
1.4
SW
19
Energy kJ
24
180
37
82
204
334
463
55
5
178
74
44
1535
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
10
0.4
W
12
0.1
W
26
0.2
WSW
24
0.6
WSW
22
Energy kJ
4
46
13
55
308
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
NNE
4
3.5
NW
8
6
W
11
8
W
13
6.5
WSW
14
4.5
WSW
13
1.8
W
12
2.1
WSW
10
1.4
W
9
0.5
NE
3
0.4
N
3
0.8
NNW
5
0.6
NNE
4
1.3
WNW
5
Energy kJ
37
1245
8916
21993
18191
6356
930
784
306
4
4
24
13
83
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
2
2
4
4
1
4
3
2
3
4
3
5
4
3
5
5
5
4
Distance (km)
3
28
170
1686
1686
2010
2388
2649
269
525
4
4
33
415
33
366
366
266
224
224
207
Best forecast wave conditions in Margaret River
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
2
4
4
5
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
2
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
5
4
3
5
5
5
8
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
7
7
6
5
5
4
4
4
7
4
6
5
5
5
4
8
4
9
5
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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.

The Three Bears is 64 km (40 miles) from the city of Bunbury. If you plan a holiday in Margaret River, look for hotels and other accommodation in Bunbury. Bunbury has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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