Three Cliffs Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.57° N 4.11° W

Three Cliffs Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 24 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Three Cliffs Bay sea temperature is
20.2°C
4.0° 

Three Cliffs Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Three Cliffs Bay surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, W swell with 1,630 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period with W swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Three Cliffs Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Three Cliffs Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Three Cliffs Bay in the next 16 days are 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sat 29th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Best Surf 1AM (Sat 29th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Most Powerful10AM (Mon 31st Aug)8ft (2.5m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Three Cliffs Bay over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Mon morning, light winds from the E by Wed afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the W by Sat night).

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SW
9
0.6
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4
0.7
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4
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E
4
0.2
W
8
0.3
W
10
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9
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8
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8
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7
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7
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6
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6
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Energy kJ
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128
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98
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751
Wind (km/h)
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25
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15
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15
SE
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WNW
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20
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High Tide
4:59PM6.09m
5:25AM6.23m
5:45PM6.67m
6:06AM6.78m
6:23PM7.25m
6:42AM7.30m
6:58PM7.78m
7:15AM7.75m
7:31PM8.20m
7:48AM8.10m
8:03PM8.47m
8:20AM8.30m
8:36PM8.58m
Low Tide
10:45AM2.71m
11:17PM2.42m
11:36AM2.19m
00:01AM1.88m
12:15PM1.66m
00:37AM1.35m
12:49PM1.17m
1:10AM0.90m
1:21PM0.77m
1:41AM0.55m
1:52PM0.48m
2:11AM0.34m
2:22PM0.33m
2:42AM0.28m
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Information about the Three Cliffs Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Three Cliffs Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Three Cliffs Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Three Cliffs Bay 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 (Three Cliffs Bay) 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 Three Cliffs Bay 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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