
Surf Forecasts:
The Three Bears surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 16s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 19s period, WSW swell with 10,731 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 16s 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 Monday (Jul 13) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 16s period. 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 19s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Three Bears over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get stuck into what’s coming up for The Three Bears.
First up, this is a reef break that’s exposed to the SW swell, and it's usually a good spot for beginners when conditions play ball. Over the forecast period, the water temperature is running about average for the time of year, so nothing wild there.
The next few days look pretty average to be honest. Saturday and Sunday, the 11th and 12th of July, we’ve got a building SW swell, but the wind is cross or cross-on, so it’s going to be a bit lumpy and messy. The swell energy is moderate to strong, but the scores are low, and the wave comment says it’s marginal. Monday morning the 13th pushes up to 8ft, 16-second period from the WSW, with a decent energy reading, but that cross-on breeze keeps it from being clean. It’s a bit of a wait.
Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Tuesday the 14th of July is the standout. The morning starts with a clean cross-off breeze from the ENE, and by the afternoon we get glassy conditions with the wind dropping to almost nothing. The swell is a solid 7ft to 8ft, from the WSW, with a long 15-second period. This is a proper groundswell, and on a reef, that long period is going to set up some nice shaped lines. The wave comment calls it excellent for experienced surfers – at this size, it’s a bit much for beginners, but for the crew who know what they’re doing, it’s going to be clean and fun. Crowds can be an issue here sometimes, so get in early.
After that, the wind turns nasty. Wednesday the 15th through Saturday the 18th of July is a write-off. We’re talking strong to near-gale winds, massive swell (up to 15ft), and the wave comments are all “poor” or “blown out.” The energy spikes to huge levels, but the wind is howling cross-on. That’s not a surf session; that’s a kite-surfing day if you’re into that.
Sunday the 19th of July shows a drop in the wind, but it’s still cross-shore with a cross-chop, and the swell is still 10ft. It’s marginal.
Now, looking into the second week, there’s a glimmer. Monday the 20th of July morning has a glassy, 6ft SW swell with the wave comment saying “expect very good surf conditions.” It’s a smaller, cleaner window, but the confidence is lower this far out. Tuesday the 21st of July morning also looks promising with a clean 4ft SW swell and light offshore winds. The rest of the week sees some cleaner cross-off winds, but the swell is inconsistent and the scores are lower. The 24th of July Friday pushes up to 8ft from the WSW with a 15-second period and clean winds, but the marginal rating is worth noting – it’s a long-range call, so don’t bank on it just yet.
To sum it up: Tuesday the 14th is your best bet by a long shot. If you’re after a clean, long-period swell on a reef, that’s the one. The rest of the first week is a battleground, and the second week has potential but needs a lot of luck.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri night, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, strong winds from the NW by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Fri 17 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | W 13 | W 12 | W 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
563 | 996 | 1422 | 1710 | 1835 | 1408 | 4255 | 3319 | 2827 | 2329 | 2329 | 1927 | 1601 | 1161 | 1029 | 2179 | 2297 | 1683 | 2379 | 1927 | 941 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:52AM0.76m | 7:39AM0.82m | 8:27AM0.85m | 9:14AM0.85m | 9:59AM0.82m | 10:38AM0.75m | 11:05AM0.65m | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide | 4:31PM-0.04m | 5:15PM-0.09m | 6:02PM-0.10m | 6:50PM-0.07m | 7:36PM-0.01m | 8:15PM0.08m | |||||||||||||||
— | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | |
5:25 | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 4 | 3 | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 12 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | N 6 | N 6 | — |
563 | 996 | 1422 | 1710 | 1835 | 1408 | 4255 | 3319 | 2827 | 2329 | 2329 | 1927 | 1601 | 1161 | 734 | 2179 | 2297 | 1683 | 39 | 7 | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | W 22 | — | SW 18 | WSW 20 | SW 18 | — | NW 13 | — | — | — | NW 14 | SW 22 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | WNW 13 | — | — | WNW 12 | — | — |
3 | 9 | — | 614 | 596 | 1263 | — | 6 | — | — | — | 8 | 18 | 596 | 1029 | 17 | — | — | 14 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 18 | 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | N 5 | N 6 | NNW 6 | NW 8 | W 13 | W 12 | W 7 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 41 | 30 | 215 | 885 | 2379 | 1927 | 941 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 170 | 224 | 224 | 224 | 320 | 474 | 269 | 241 |
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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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