The Three Bears surf break

The Three Bears surfForecast / WA – Margaret River / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Saturday 23 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
21.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Saturday (May 23) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 12s 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 28) 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 2.1m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (May 27) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sat 23rd May)5ft (1.5m) 12s
Best Surf 8AM (Sat 23rd May)5ft (1.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 2AM (Thu 28th May)10ft (3.0m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon night, min 12°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the NNE by Mon morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Tue night, min 17°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Wed night, light winds from the NNW by Thu night).

Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
2
1
2
3
1
1
1
1
1
2
0
0
0
2
3
1
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
WSW
12
1.3
WSW
12
0.9
WSW
11
0.9
WSW
15
1.6
WSW
13
1.2
WSW
12
1.3
WSW
15
1.4
WSW
14
1.4
WSW
13
0.8
WSW
13
0.9
WSW
18
1.2
WSW
17
1.6
WSW
16
2.1
W
15
3
WNW
14
2.2
W
13
2
W
13
1.7
W
12
1.4
WSW
11
0.9
W
11
3
WNW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
595
456
211
334
863
447
786
778
594
215
570
867
1365
2039
3680
1654
1314
814
522
188
1034
Wind (km/h)
10
NE
5
NNW
10
ENE
15
NNE
5
N
15
ENE
30
NNE
20
N
30
NNE
35
NNE
25
N
30
NNE
40
N
35
NNW
30
W
15
W
10
WNW
20
N
35
NNE
35
NW
45
WNW
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
on
on
on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
10:43AM0.55m
10:06AM0.50m
8:28AM0.49m
6:35PM0.34m
7:35AM0.54m
7:32AM0.60m
7:43AM0.65m
8:00AM0.69m
Low Tide
1:07AM0.20m
1:09AM0.27m
3:48PM0.32m
10:14PM0.32m
4:10PM0.25m
4:36PM0.19m
5:03PM0.15m
5:31PM0.11m
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
heavy rain
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:09
7:09
7:09
7:11
7:11
7:11
7:13
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:21
5:21
5:20
5
10
16
1
Temp °C
13
14
14
13
15
15
15
17
19
17
19
20
20
20
19
19
19
18
19
18
19
11
12
13
10
14
14
9
12
16
11
14
16
13
14
15
17
18
18
14
13
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
WSW
12
1.3
WSW
12
0.9
WSW
11
0.9
WSW
15
1.6
WSW
13
1.2
WSW
12
1.3
WSW
15
1.4
WSW
14
1.4
WSW
13
0.8
WSW
13
0.9
WSW
18
1.2
WSW
17
1.6
WSW
16
2.1
W
15
2.2
W
13
2
W
13
1.7
W
12
1.4
WSW
11
0.9
W
11
0.9
SW
11
Energy kJ
595
456
211
334
863
447
786
778
594
215
570
867
1365
2039
1654
1314
814
522
188
163
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WSW
16
0.7
SW
11
0.4
WSW
18
0.8
WSW
16
0.1
W
22
0.7
W
11
0.9
WSW
12
1.1
W
11
0.9
W
10
0.7
W
10
0.7
N
6
0.9
NNW
6
0.4
N
5
0.1
SW
18
0.9
SW
11
0.4
WSW
16
Energy kJ
100
121
107
295
10
110
220
302
159
90
36
75
9
13
182
100
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
11
0.3
NNE
3
0.5
W
20
0.7
W
11
0.3
WNW
8
0.1
W
20
0.2
WSW
18
Energy kJ
11
2
200
114
11
8
31
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNE
3
0.4
NE
4
1
NNE
4
1
N
5
0.9
N
5
1.4
N
6
1.3
N
6
1.4
N
6
1.8
NNW
6
1.8
NNW
6
3
WNW
14
0.8
N
4
1.6
NNW
6
3
WNW
8
Energy kJ
3
3
43
53
42
117
122
127
256
269
3680
18
154
1034
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
2
4
3
3
4
4
2
3
4
4
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
Distance (km)
0
67
0
19
3
0
78
78
64
78
78
78
285
241
86
4
4
25
170
241
269
Best forecast wave conditions in Margaret River
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
6
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
8
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
6
6
6
5
7
9
9
7
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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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