Surf Forecasts:
Three Peaks surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 11s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, WSW swell with 140 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 11s period with WSW 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 Wednesday (Aug 12) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 11s period. 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 0.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Three Peaks over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again, and I’ll be honest with you—this stretch is a rough one. The whole 16-day window, from now through to the 22nd of August, is a bit of a write-off for a proper surf. There’s almost nothing worth getting wet for until the very end, and even then, it’s a gamble.
First up, the only spot we’ve got on the radar is Three Peaks. It’s a beginner-friendly break, exposed to the west, but it’s been flat or junk for nearly two weeks straight. The first hint of any real energy shows up on the morning of the 18th of August – a Tuesday. You’ll see the swell bump up to about 5 ft from the southwest, with a short period of 6 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (167), but the wind goes glassy that morning, and that’s your one and only window. The waves are “surfable but very ordinary,” so it’s not a standout, but it’s the only show in town. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing wild.
The problem is, that glassy moment is gone by the afternoon, and the wind swings onshore, chopping it up. After that, we get a messy run of onshore winds and building swell that’s just too messy to call good. By the 21st of August, the swell pushes up to 8 ft from the southwest, but with a screaming 22 mph onshore wind, it’s a blown-out mess. The combined energy hits 405, but that’s all wind and chop. For the experienced lot, it’s more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle session.
So, bottom line: if you’re desperate, the Tuesday morning of the 18th is your only chance for a clean, small wave at Three Peaks. The rest of the run is a write-off. Forecasts can change, but for now, the board stays in the car.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 4 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | SW 7 | WSW 6 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SW 6 | W 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 |
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 kJ | 7 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 18 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 42 | 102 | 129 | 140 | 127 | 111 | 115 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 1:13PM6.52m | 1:52AM6.45m | 2:35PM6.38m | 3:19AM6.43m | 3:59PM6.64m | 4:38AM6.79m | 5:10PM7.20m | 5:42AM7.35m | 6:08PM7.85m | 6:35AM7.89m | 6:57PM8.42m | 7:21AM8.31m | 7:41PM8.80m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:46AM2.01m | 7:22PM2.17m | 8:06AM2.27m | 8:52PM2.25m | 9:36AM2.19m | 10:20PM1.94m | 10:54AM1.77m | 11:30PM1.39m | 11:55AM1.22m | 00:26AM0.80m | 12:45PM0.69m | 1:13AM0.33m | 1:30PM0.31m | 1:56AM0.05m | |||||||
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 | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — |
 | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:45 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 28 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 19 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 5 | W 9 | W 4 | W 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | SW 7 | WSW 6 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SW 6 | ESE 3 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 |
| kJ | 4 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 18 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 42 | 102 | 129 | 140 | 127 | 111 | 115 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | SW 12 | W 9 | W 4 | — | SW 11 | W 8 | W 8 | W 3 | W 4 | W 8 | NNW 3 | W 8 | SW 6 | — | SSE 6 | — | — | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 |
| kJ | 7 | 6 | 6 | 1 | — | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | 3 | — | — | 3 | 10 | 17 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 12 | SW 11 | W 9 | — | SW 12 | SW 12 | W 8 | W 8 | W 11 | — | W 10 | W 10 | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 2 | — | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | 7 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 4 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 2 | NNW 2 | — | W 5 | NE 3 | ESE 4 | — | — | ESE 6 | WSW 2 | WSW 3 | — | WSW 3 | — |
| kJ | — | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 4 | 1 | 10 | — | — | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 365 | 365 | 364 | 342 | 194 | 184 | 184 | 199 | 184 | 184 | 184 | 184 | 393 | 316 | 0 | 1 | 171 | 5 | 5 | 128 | 5 |
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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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