Surf Forecasts:
Three Peaks surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 7s period, WSW swell with 440 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Three Peaks this week:
The surf forecast for Three Peaks over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Three Peaks in the next 16 days are 2.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Three Peaks over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Three Peaks over the next couple of weeks.
First up, there’s a bit of a dry spell to get through. The next week and a half looks pretty flat and messy, with the first real opportunity of any note not showing up until the morning of Thursday, 3 September. That’s a long gap with no decent surf on offer, so don’t hold your breath until then.
The water temp is sitting at a balmy 67°F, which is a solid 6°F warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s weirdly warm, you’ll feel it.
Thursday, 3 September is where it finally happens. That morning, the sea turns glassy, and we get a clean 6ft swell out of the WSW, with a period of 9 seconds. The combined swell energy is moderate at 539 – not huge, but the waves will have some punch. The wind is light offshore from the W at just 3 mph, making for smooth, peeling lines. This is the standout session of the whole outlook. It’s the only real chance you’ll get for a proper paddle. Crowds are possible here, but if you’re out there early, you’ll have your pick.
That morning is a small window. By afternoon the wind swings onshore and the quality drops.
Saturday, 5 September morning could be a second look. We’ve got a 8ft WSW swell with a cross-off breeze from the NNW at 6 mph. Clean conditions and strong energy (819). This is bigger, but still manageable for most experienced surfers. The wind keeps it tidy.
After that, the swell builds, but it gets more chaotic. By Monday, 7 September, we’re looking at a monster 16ft to 21ft swell out of the WSW, with a very long period of 11 to 16 seconds. Combined energy is through the roof (5336 to 21249). That’s way too big for this spot – expert only, and barely. The wind is clean but that size will make Three Peaks a washing machine. Kite surfers might have a ball, but for paddle surfing it’s a no-go.
The tail end of the forecast, into Monday, 8 September afternoon, still has solid 7ft to 8ft swell but onshore wind messes it up.
So, to sum it up: the only real window is the morning of Thursday, 3 September. Don’t sleep on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Mon night, calm by Wed afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the SSW by Sun morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | SSW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | SSW 4 | SW 7 | SW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | WSW 7 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 17 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 233 | 167 | 229 | 434 | 93 | 38 | 35 | 96 | 116 | 84 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on |
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 | 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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 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — |
 | 8:22 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:08 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 |
Temp °C | 23 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 19 | 15 | 17 | 21 | 17 | 18 | 22 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 9 | W 9 | SW 8 | SSW 8 | SW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | SSW 4 | W 12 | S 12 | — | WSW 8 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | WSW 7 |
| kJ | 3 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 3 | — | 434 | 93 | 38 | 35 | 96 | 116 | 84 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | SW 13 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | SW 8 | SSW 7 | SW 7 | SW 12 | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 9 | NW 4 | — | — |
| kJ | 6 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 16 | 16 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 2 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 9 | SW 13 | W 10 | SW 13 | — | — | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 7 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 7 | — | — | 6 | 6 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 | SE 3 | S 3 | NW 4 | — | SE 3 | SW 4 | SW 7 | SW 6 | WSW 7 | — | — | — | W 3 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 14 | 37 | 28 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 2 | — | 9 | 2 | 233 | 167 | 229 | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 356 | 268 | 129 | 117 | 53 | 83 | 83 | 337 | 337 | 129 | 0 | 121 | 136 | 347 | 176 | 327 | 137 | 414 | 379 | 376 |
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The above surf forecast table for Three Peaks provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Three Peaks can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Three Peaks 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 Peaks) 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).
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