The Three Bears Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. The Three Bears is on the radar but it’s a mixed bag of a 16-day window. We’ve got a solid run of swell coming but the wind is going to be the real story—some windows of absolute magic, and some real ugly spells in between.

The action kicks off Thursday morning, August 27th, with a chunky 10ft WSW groundswell at 15 seconds. That’s proper long-period energy, the kind that really wraps into the reef. The combined energy is strong (4068), but the wind is a cross-off SSE breeze at 19 mph, so it’s not perfect. The water is sitting at 65°, which is about average for the time of year. That first morning is a bit marginal, but the swell is there. By Thursday afternoon, the swell backs off to 8ft, but the wind picks up to 25 mph, making it a tough call.

Friday, August 28th, is where things start to clean up. The morning has a 5ft WSW swell and a cross-off, but the real standout is Friday afternoon. The wind drops to a light 6 mph offshore from the east, the swell is 5ft at 12 seconds, and the energy is moderate (627). That’s clean, glassy lines on the reef—perfect for a beginner-friendly wave. That’s one of the best windows of the whole period.

Then Saturday, August 29th, rolls in and it’s a stunner. The morning offers a 5ft groundswell with a very long 19-second period, offshore ESE wind at 16 mph, and the energy is ramping up (1617). That’s excellent, experienced surf—long, lined-up waves. The afternoon gets bigger at 7ft, but the wind is stronger at 19 mph offshore. Still clean, but a bit more power.

Sunday, August 30th, is the absolute standout. The morning has a 8ft WSW groundswell at 18 seconds with offshore ENE wind at 12 mph. The combined energy is massive (3903), and the wind is moderate offshore. This is the best of the best—big, powerful, clean surf. But heads up: at 8ft, this is for experienced surfers only. The afternoon sees the wind swing to a light NW cross-on, so the quality drops.

Monday, August 31st, through Wednesday, September 2nd, is a write-off. The wind turns onshore from the west, gusting up to 22 mph, and the swell stays big (7ft to 10ft) but it’s just messy. Not worth paddling out.

Thursday, September 3rd, is even worse. The swell peaks at 12ft WSW, but with strong onshore wind at 22 mph, it’s a washing machine. This is more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle session.

The next glimmer comes Saturday, September 5th, in the morning. After a week of crap, the wind swings back to a light 6 mph cross-off from the ENE, the swell is 7ft at 14 seconds, and the energy is moderate (1390). That’s a clean, solid day for experienced surfers. The afternoon fades with onshore wind.

Sunday, September 6th, is marginal—cross-onshore wind and choppy conditions.

Then Monday, September 7th, is another strong contender. The morning has a 8ft SW groundswell at 15 seconds, with a moderate 12 mph offshore from the east. The energy is high (2594), and it’s clean. That’s a proper session for those who can handle it. The afternoon gets cross-shore and lumpy.

From Tuesday, September 8th, onward, it’s mostly onshore junk or strong cross-onshore winds, with the swell staying between 4ft and 7ft. A few mornings might be okay, but overall, the second week is a letdown. The best of the whole lot is hands-down Sunday, August 30th, morning, with that big, clean, offshore groundswell. Friday, August 28th, afternoon is the pick for a lighter, more relaxed session.

Rusty.

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