Three Peaks Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.60° N 4.31° W

Three Peaks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 27 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Three Peaks sea temperature is
19.4°C
3.2° 

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


Three Peaks surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period, WSW swell with 865 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s 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 Monday (Aug 31) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Three Peaks in the next 16 days are 2.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 31st Aug)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 31st Aug)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Most Powerful10PM (Sat 29th Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 9s

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 the next couple of weeks have in store for us at Three Peaks.

Right off the bat, it’s a pretty grim start. We’ve got a long stretch of nothing but onshore wind and messy, weak swell. Thursday the 27th through to the end of the month is basically a write-off: tiny waves of 0.7ft to 1.0ft, gusty cross-off to cross-on winds, and the combined energy is only 18 to 470 (weak to moderate). Don’t even bother paddling out until at least the 31st, and even then, Monday morning only offers marginal 6ft swell from the west-southwest with a light cross-on breeze – barely surfable.

The first week of September doesn’t look much better. Tuesday the 1st is a mess with fresh onshore winds, and Wednesday the 2nd has a brief moment of glassy conditions in the morning with 4ft of west-southwest swell, but the period is a dismal 5 seconds, so it’s just weak, lumpy slop. That’s a one-morning wonder. The rest of the first week is more of the same: strong winds, choppy surf, and poor conditions.

The real standout comes on Monday the 7th of September. That morning we finally see some clean, cross-off wind from the north-northwest, with a solid 6ft swell from the west at 8 seconds. The combined energy is a decent 399 (moderate), and the afternoon stays clean with 6ft. This is your best bet for the whole forecast – a proper clean session, but it’s not big enough to be intimidating. For a beginner-friendly spot like Three Peaks, this is ideal. Crowds are possible though, so get out early.

After that, Tuesday the 8th drops off fast into cross-shore chop and smaller waves, and the rest of the week is tiny again. But hold onto your leash – look at Friday the 11th of September. We’ve got a clean, light offshore wind from the north, and a 10ft swell from the west-southwest, with a period of 8 seconds and a combined energy of 1058 (strong). That’s expert territory. The size is serious, and with a west swell direction matching the optimum, this is a big wave day for experienced surfers only. Keep an eye on it, but don’t expect it to be easy.

On the water temperature front, it’s sitting about average for the time of year, so no wetsuit surprises.

So, to sum it up: the first 11 days are mostly duds, but Monday the 7th is your clean, friendly highlight, and Friday the 11th is a big, powerful option for the crew who can handle it. The rest is just waiting for the wind to play nice.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed night, min 17°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Wed night, strong winds from the SSW by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Sat night, calm by Sun night).

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High Tide
6:42AM7.30m
6:58PM7.78m
7:15AM7.75m
7:31PM8.20m
7:48AM8.10m
8:03PM8.47m
8:20AM8.30m
8:36PM8.58m
8:54AM8.35m
9:11PM8.50m
9:30AM8.21m
9:48PM8.23m
10:08AM7.90m
10:28PM7.78m
Low Tide
12:49PM1.17m
1:10AM0.90m
1:21PM0.77m
1:41AM0.55m
1:52PM0.48m
2:11AM0.34m
2:22PM0.33m
2:42AM0.28m
2:54PM0.34m
3:14AM0.38m
3:28PM0.51m
3:49AM0.66m
4:06PM0.85m
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Information about the Three Peaks Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Three Peaks 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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