The Three Bears Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.57° S 115.00° E

The Three Bears Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 13 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Three Bears sea temperature is
19.0° C
1.3° 

The Three Bears surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


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 TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Thu 13th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 17s
Best Surf11AM (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 Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light 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
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Height (m)
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2.5
SW
17
2.5
WSW
17
2.5
WSW
16
2.5
WSW
16
2.3
WSW
15
2.1
WSW
14
2
WSW
14
1.9
WSW
14
2.1
WSW
13
2.3
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15
2.4
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14
2.4
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16
3.5
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16
4.5
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11
4.5
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15
4
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16
4
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16
3
WSW
15
1.9
WSW
14
4
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11
4
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Metric surfscale
Energy 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)
5
ENE
10
SW
15
ESE
15
NE
5
W
15
ENE
25
NNE
10
N
10
E
30
NNE
20
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25
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50
WSW
30
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5
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NNW
25
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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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5:47
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5:51
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5:52
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Temp °C
12
14
14
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Feels °C
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14
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15
10
3
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8
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8
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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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