Surf Forecasts:
The Three Bears surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with 3,752 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 13s 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 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) 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 0.9m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Three Bears over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
The Three Bears is the only spot on the radar for the next 16 days, and it’s a classic reef setup that’s consistent and exposed to the southwest. It’s going to be a bit of a rollercoaster ride, with some real gems and some proper howlers.
The first real call to action is Wednesday morning, July 22. The Three Bears is looking absolute magic. We’ve got a clean 7ft SW groundswell (energy at 1807) with a gentle offshore easterly breeze. That’s the kind of combo that has you grinning from ear to ear. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.
The action continues into Wednesday afternoon with a slightly bigger 7ft SW swell (1922 energy) and light cross-offshore winds. It’s clean, it’s got power, and it’s got that long 14-second period that makes the reef light up. This is the standout window.
Thursday, July 23 is also a solid day. The morning has a 6ft SW swell (1170 energy) with a stiff cross-offshore breeze, but the real treat is the afternoon. The wind goes glassy, and you’ve got a clean 5ft SW swell (841 energy). That’s a session where you’ll be trading waves with the dolphins.
The swell drops off into Friday and Saturday, with smaller 4ft to 4ft swells. The wind is still cross-offshore, so it’s rideable, but the energy is low (around 400-600). It’s not a complete write-off, but you’ll be working for those waves.
Then we hit a rough patch. Sunday, July 26 through Monday, July 27 is a real mess. The swell gets big, up to 12ft, but the wind is howling onshore and cross-shore. The combined energy is high (over 1800 to 3600), but the quality is poor. This is a skip.
Tuesday, July 28 is a redeemer. The swell settles back to a clean 6ft SW (1500 energy) with a light cross-offshore breeze. The wave comment says "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers," and that 14-second period is going to give you some serious lines. This is your second-best bet for the whole period.
After that, the outlook gets very patchy. There’s a gap from Wednesday, July 29 through to Monday, August 4 where the wind is mostly onshore, or the swell is too big and messy. The exception is Tuesday morning, August 4. The Three Bears is looking at a 8ft WSW groundswell (2792 energy) with a light cross-offshore breeze. That’s a big, powerful swell for experts only, but it’s clean.
The final mention is Wednesday, August 5. The swell is still a solid 7ft WSW (3726 energy), but the wind is light cross-onshore, which will put a bit of texture on the face. It’s not the best, but it’s not the worst.
The call: The absolute standout is Wednesday, July 22. The whole day is money. The secondary call is Tuesday, July 28 for another clean, powerful session. The rest is a mix of smaller days, blown-out chaos, and a few decent windows for the brave.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon night, min 11°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Thu night, strong winds from the NNW by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | ||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | SW 11 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 9 | SW 14 | WSW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 998 | 754 | 458 | 951 | 1502 | 1922 | 1512 | 1170 | 816 | 623 | 341 | 330 | 722 | 587 | 551 | 322 | 1885 | 3659 | 1800 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 4:08AM0.51m | 4:37AM0.56m | 5:16AM0.60m | 6:00AM0.64m | 6:44AM0.67m | 7:25AM0.70m | |||||||||||||
Low Tide | 4:29PM0.21m | 4:03PM0.15m | 4:11PM0.11m | 4:28PM0.09m | 4:49PM0.07m | 5:11PM0.06m | |||||||||||||
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 | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — |
 | 5:31 | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — |
mm | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 |
Temp °C | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 10 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | NNW 6 | SW 14 | WSW 14 |
| kJ | 998 | 754 | 415 | 951 | 1502 | 1922 | 1512 | 1170 | 816 | 623 | 341 | 330 | 722 | 587 | 551 | 322 | 10 | 3659 | 1800 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | — | SW 17 | — | — | — | NE 4 | W 18 | WSW 16 | W 15 | — | — | W 5 | WSW 15 | — | N 5 | — |
| kJ | — | 321 | 458 | — | 305 | — | — | — | 4 | 55 | 87 | 121 | — | — | 1 | 259 | — | 2 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 25 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 3 | ENE 4 | — | NNE 3 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NW 6 | SW 9 | SSW 4 | SSE 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 9 | — | 1 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 51 | 61 | 207 | 1885 | 34 | 11 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 64 | 0 | 19 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 295 | 474 | 269 |
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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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