Surf Forecasts:
The Three Bears surf forecast from 13 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, WSW swell with 8,895 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 17s 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 Thursday (Aug 13) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 17s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Three Bears in the next 16 days are 4.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 16) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Three Bears over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for the next couple of weeks.
We're focusing on The Three Bears, a consistent reef break that's a beginner-friendly spot. The water is sitting at 66°F which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so it's a bit more comfortable than usual.
The first real standout is the morning of Thursday, August 13th. We've got a clean 8ft SW groundswell with a long 17-second period, and it's glassy with light offshore E winds. The combined energy is strong at 3831. This is excellent for experienced surfers, but the size and power will be a handful for beginners. The long period will make for some well-shaped, powerful waves at this reef, and the clean conditions are a major positive. You might have to share the lineup as crowds are possible here.
Friday the 14th also looks good. The morning offers a clean 8ft WSW swell with a cross-off NE wind, and by the afternoon it turns glassy with a 8ft WSW swell. The energy is still moderate (2299) and the light W wind will have the surface looking like a mirror. Excellent conditions for those who know what they're doing.
Saturday the 15th and Sunday the 16th see the swell drop a bit, with cleaner but windier conditions. The morning of Saturday has a clean 7ft swell but with a moderate NNE breeze, and Sunday morning has a clean 8ft swell but a fresher NNE wind, making it less appealing.
The middle of the week gets blown out. Monday the 17th is a write-off with strong onshore winds and building swell, and Tuesday the 18th brings a massive, glassy 13ft SW groundswell. The combined energy is huge at 8718. This is exceptional for expert surfers only, as the size is well beyond the beginner range. The glassy morning is the best of the bunch, but it's a serious session.
After that, we have a long gap of poor conditions from Wednesday the 19th through to Sunday the 23rd, with strong winds and messy surf. The first week of the outlook is the clear winner.
The second week holds some promise. The morning of Saturday the 22nd is glassy again with a clean 8ft SW swell, but the energy is still strong at 3680. Then, after a few more days of wind, the morning of Monday the 24th sees a massive 13ft WSW groundswell with an 18-second period, but it's accompanied by a fresh onshore wind, making it a no-go.
The window closes with a possibility on the morning of Wednesday the 26th: a clean 6ft WSW swell with gentle offshore E winds, though the energy is lower at 1077. Then on Friday the 28th afternoon, we see a clean 5ft WSW swell with gentle offshore ENE winds, but the energy is pretty weak at 892. Good for a longboard or a fun board.
The absolute standout is the morning of Tuesday the 18th for the experienced crew, with the glassy, massive groundswell. For the rest of us, the mornings of Thursday the 13th and Friday the 14th are the best all-round options.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Mon afternoon). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WSW on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 16 | W 16 | WSW 11 | WSW 15 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 11 | WSW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 3831 | 4273 | 3371 | 2997 | 2299 | 1900 | 1534 | 1261 | 1474 | 2290 | 2378 | 3014 | 6856 | 4294 | 8206 | 8718 | 7935 | 4575 | 1484 | 4592 | 6683 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-on | off | cross-off | glassy | off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:57AM0.72m | 10:31AM0.63m | 00:49AM0.35m | 10:52AM0.53m | 00:33AM0.41m | 10:26AM0.43m | 00:29AM0.47m | 8:48AM0.38m | 00:31AM0.53m | 00:45AM0.56m | 1:26AM0.58m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 6:32PM0.12m | 6:32PM0.21m | 3:36AM0.33m | 5:51PM0.27m | 4:56AM0.35m | 5:04PM0.29m | 6:18AM0.37m | 4:24PM0.26m | 3:31PM0.21m | 3:07PM0.16m | |||||||||||
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 | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — |
 | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 11 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 16 | — | — | WSW 15 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | — | WSW 14 |
| kJ | 3831 | 4273 | 3371 | 2997 | 2299 | 1900 | 1534 | 1261 | 1474 | 2290 | 2378 | 3014 | — | — | 8206 | 8718 | 7935 | 4575 | 1484 | — | 6683 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 5 | NNE 5 | WSW 20 | W 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | 7 | 129 | 550 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | — | — | NNE 5 | N 5 | NNW 5 | W 16 | WSW 11 | — | — | — | — | WNW 8 | WSW 11 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 21 | — | — | 54 | 51 | 22 | 6856 | 4294 | — | — | — | — | 691 | 4592 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 64 | 3 | 0 | 177 | 177 | 170 | 1686 | 630 | 1686 | 0 | 66 | 64 | 269 | 630 | 4 |
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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).
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