The Three Bears Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.57° S 115.00° E

The Three Bears Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 31 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Three Bears sea temperature is
17.8°C
0.4° 

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 31 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with 7,750 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Three Bears this week:

The most powerful waves expected at The Three Bears in the next 16 days are 4.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 8AM (Sun 6th Sep)15ft (4.5m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get stuck into the outlook for The Three Bears. It’s a reef break, consistent, and it usually handles a south-west swell best. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing too wild there.

The immediate forecast is a bit of a write-off, to be honest. We’ve got a solid pulse of swell coming in, but the wind is just terrible. For the first few days, from Monday the 31st of August right through to the end of the first week, we’re looking at onshore and cross-onshore winds in the 19 mph to 28 mph range. That’s going to chop it up and make it a real battle. The wave energy is high, but the quality is missing. It’s not worth paddling out for.

The pattern doesn’t really improve much through the start of the second week. The swell stays big, between 8 ft and 12 ft, but the wind is still a problem. There’s a brief moment on Tuesday morning, the 8th of September, where the wind drops to 9 mph and goes offshore. The swell is a solid 12 ft from the WSW with a very long period of 18 seconds, and the energy is massive. That has the potential for some big, clean lines, but the size and that long period mean it’s going to be a bit too much for beginners and the waves might be a bit straight for a reef. It’s an expert-only window.

The real standout, the one to circle on the calendar, is Saturday the 12th of September. The morning is looking mint. The wind will be light from the north at 9 mph, just off the shore, so the face will be clean as a whistle. The swell is a beast, 16 ft from the west, but the energy is enormous. The problem is, the forecast reckons it’s simply too big for this break. Even for experts, it’s going to be maxing out and dangerous. The afternoon is still big but a touch smaller at 15 ft, with a cross-onshore wind coming in, so still messy.

There is a last chance for a decent session right at the very end of the outlook. On Tuesday, the 15th of September, the swell drops right back to 6 ft from the WSW with a period of 14 seconds. The wind goes light from the NE at just 3 mph, crossing offshore. The energy is moderate. It’s the only time in the whole forecast that it’s labelled as excellent for experienced surfers. It’s a smaller, cleaner option after a long run of big, messy surf.

So, to wrap it up: the first two weeks are mostly a mess of big swell and bad wind. The only real chances are the expert-only window on the morning of Tuesday the 8th, and the much cleaner, smaller session on the morning of Tuesday the 15th. Don’t hold your breath for the rest.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Mon afternoon, light winds from the SW by Wed night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Fri afternoon, near gales from the SW by Sat afternoon).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2378
1919
2948
2034
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1723
2026
1935
2194
2813
2625
4061
6185
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3731
3032
5955
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High Tide
10:45AM0.43m
11:28PM0.54m
10:34AM0.33m
11:49PM0.59m
00:23AM0.63m
1:20AM0.65m
3:44AM0.66m
5:29AM0.69m
Low Tide
4:47PM0.28m
6:42AM0.29m
4:02PM0.28m
1:49PM0.22m
1:46PM0.13m
2:13PM0.06m
2:46PM0.00m
3:20PM-0.02m
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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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