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: Monday 27 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 15s period, WSW swell with 7,474 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 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 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m 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 4.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 15s |
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. We’re looking at a classic run at The Three Bears, a reef break that’s a solid beginner spot when it’s on. Water temps are sitting at 66.6° right now, which is pretty much average for this time of year, so nothing freaky there.
The first few days are a write-off. Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st are pretty ugly – cross-onshore winds and messy conditions with a combined swell energy in the low to mid hundreds, which is weak to moderate at best. The swell is there but the wind is just ruining it.
The real standout window opens up Wednesday the 22nd. That morning we’re looking at a clean 6.6ft swell from the SW with a period of 13 seconds, and a gentle offshore wind from the east. The combined energy jumps to 1696, which is solid, and the conditions are described as clean. This is excellent for experienced surfers. The afternoon holds up too, with a 7.2ft swell, 14-second period, and light cross-offshore wind, keeping it clean. The energy is pumping at 1977. Thursday the 23rd morning is also a good look with a clean 5.6ft swell, though the wind picks up a bit, but Thursday afternoon you get a glassy 4.9ft swell with offshore wind – expect very good surf.
Friday the 24th and Saturday the 25th drop off in size and quality, with the swell dropping to around 3.3ft to 4.3ft. The wind is clean but the energy is weak, in the 400-600 range. It’s surfable but nothing to write home about.
Then things get messy again. Sunday the 26th through to the end of July is a bit of a mess. Sunday the 26th has a 8.2ft swell but with a short 7-second period and strong cross-winds, making it poor. Monday the 27th sees a big 11.5ft swell from the WSW, but with 40 km/h cross-winds, it’s a total mess and only for experts if anyone’s silly enough. The energy is huge at 4263, but the wind is just too strong.
The first week of August brings a bit of hope. Saturday the 1st has a clean 5.6ft morning with light winds and a solid 14-second period, energy at 1199 – excellent for experienced surfers. Sunday the 2nd is another write-off with onshore winds. Monday the 3rd and Tuesday the 4th see the swell drop to around 3.0ft to 3.3ft, but with very clean conditions and light winds. The period stretches out to 15-16 seconds, which is very long-period groundswell. That’s best for a point or reef, and The Three Bears is a reef, so it should handle it well. The energy is in the 400-600 range, so it’s weak, but the quality will be there for a small-wave cruiser.
The best bet for the whole forecast: Wednesday the 22nd, morning or afternoon. That’s the standout. Clean, 6.6ft to 7.2ft SW swell, offshore to light cross-offshore wind, and plenty of energy. For something a bit later, Saturday the 1st of August morning is also a solid pick for a cleaner, smaller session.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon night, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat night, min 10°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 11 | WSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 11 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WNW 7 | WSW 11 | WSW 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 766 | 509 | 1060 | 741 | 467 | 951 | 1387 | 1977 | 1512 | 1154 | 792 | 501 | 336 | 278 | 638 | 596 | 543 | 412 | 625 | 1904 | 7474 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:30AM0.44m | 4:08AM0.51m | 4:37AM0.56m | 5:16AM0.60m | 6:00AM0.64m | 6:44AM0.67m | 7:25AM0.70m | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide | 5:39PM0.25m | 4:29PM0.21m | 4:03PM0.15m | 4:11PM0.11m | 4:28PM0.09m | 4:49PM0.07m | 5:11PM0.06m | ||||||||||||||
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 | 7:20 | — | — | 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 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 |
Feels °C | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 11 | WSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 15 | NNW 6 | — |
| kJ | 766 | 509 | 1060 | 741 | 467 | 951 | 1387 | 1977 | 1512 | 1154 | 792 | 501 | 336 | 278 | 638 | 596 | 543 | 412 | 204 | 51 | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | WSW 14 | — | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | — | SW 17 | — | — | — | NNE 4 | W 18 | WSW 16 | N 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 67 | 253 | — | 321 | 458 | — | 309 | — | — | — | 7 | 55 | 87 | 26 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 18 | — | — | W 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 25 | — | — | 124 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 3 | NE 4 | — | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | — | N 5 | N 5 | N 6 | NNW 6 | WNW 7 | WSW 11 | WSW 15 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 15 | — | 8 | 31 | — | 14 | 42 | 101 | 226 | 625 | 1904 | 7474 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 67 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 64 | 0 | 8 | 64 | 78 | 64 | 78 | 64 | 64 |
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