The Three Bears Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, surfers, Rusty here with the long-range look at what’s cooking. We’ve only got one spot on the radar for this stretch – The Three Bears. It’s a consistent reef break that’s beginner-friendly, so it’s a solid option when conditions line up.

Right off the bat, things look pretty good. Thursday afternoon, the 23rd of July, is looking like a treat. It’s glassy, with the combined swell energy sitting at a solid moderate 893. We’ve got a clean 5ft SW groundswell, perfect for an easy paddle out. The water temp is sitting at 66°, which is pretty average for the time of year.

We hit a bit of a lull on Friday morning and afternoon, with the swell dropping a little. The wind is a cross-off, so it’s not terrible, but the energy dips, so it’s just a so-so session. Saturday’s looking a bit lumpy with the wind, and Sunday’s a write-off with a near gale and a big, messy 12ft WNW windswell. Monday stays pretty wild with a huge 13ft WSW swell and lumpy conditions – that’s kite-surfing territory.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Tuesday the 28th of July is a standout. You’ve got clean, 7ft SW swell, a solid 14-second period, and offshore winds. The swell energy jumps to 1685. This will be quality surf, but at that size, it’s more for the experienced crew. It stays clean through Tuesday afternoon.

We get some long-period SW groundswell rolling in from the 30th of July. Thursday morning the 30th has a clean 6ft swell with good energy (2675), and it gets a bit bigger in the afternoon with a 7ft, 18-second swell. That’s proper groundswell, so the waves will have plenty of punch, with longer lulls between sets.

The first weekend of August is promising. Saturday the 1st you’ve got clean, offshore conditions with a 6ft swell – a good one for a morning surf. Sunday the 2nd is a big one, with 10ft clean surf. That’s expert territory for sure. The energy is massive at over 4700.

Then we get into a bit of a messy pattern. Strong winds and onshores mess up the 4th of August. The 6th of August, Thursday, looks like a cracker. Moderate offshore winds, a strong 10ft swell from the WSW with a 16-second period, and energy over 4000. This is another big-swell day for the experienced. Friday the 7th of August is glassy in the morning with a solid 8ft swell – a real clean, powerful session.

So, the standout windows are Tuesday the 28th of July and Thursday the 6th of August. Both offer big, clean, powerful surf, but you’ll want to be comfortable in the water. The rest of the period has some good moments but a lot of lumps and gales in between.

Keep an eye on the charts, but for now, that’s the story.

Rusty.

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