Three Peaks Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.60° N 4.31° W

Three Peaks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 29 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Three Peaks sea temperature is
19.7°C
3.5° 

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 29 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, WSW swell with 1,016 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s 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 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Sat 29th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s
Best Surf 1PM (Sat 29th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s
Most Powerful 7AM (Mon 31st Aug)8ft (2.5m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s coming for Three Peaks over the next couple of weeks. Honestly, it’s a rough patch, with a whole lot of messy, wind-blown conditions. The swell is around, but the wind keeps fighting us, leaving a long stretch of poor surf. There’s a big gap before any clean waves show up.

We start on Saturday, the 29th of August. The morning is a write-off with rain showers and a strong 16 mph cross-shore wind from the SE, pushing into a short, weak 3 ft SW swell (combined energy of all swells directed here is only 90). It’s just messy. The afternoon doesn’t improve, with a 4 ft SW swell but still cross-onshore and choppy.

Sunday, the 30th, the swell builds to 5 ft from the SW, but the wind is a cross-on SSW breeze at 16 mph, keeping things choppy. The energy is moderate (651), but it’s not helping. By Sunday afternoon, the swell hits 7 ft from the WSW, but with onshore wind and a risk of thunderstorms, it’s a total washout.

Monday, the 31st, brings a 8 ft WSW swell (energy at 863), but a fresh 19 mph cross-shore NW wind makes it lumpy. The afternoon drops to 6 ft but stays cross-onshore and choppy. This pattern of poor conditions carries right through the first week. Tuesday, the 1st of September, has a 4 ft WSW swell with onshore wind, and Wednesday, the 2nd, sees a 7 ft WSW swell with a 22 mph onshore SW wind. It’s just not happening.

There’s a small glimmer on Saturday, the 5th of September. The morning shows a 7 ft WSW swell (522 energy) with a light 6 mph cross-on breeze from the WNW and some cloud cover. The wave comment calls it marginal, but that light wind is the best we’ve seen. The afternoon cleans up a bit with onshore wind but still not great.

The real standout, and the only one worth getting excited about, is Monday, the 7th of September. The morning brings a 6 ft swell from the W, with a clean cross-offshore wind from the NNW at 16 mph. The wave comment says “clean” and the energy is solid at 303. This is the best-looking window in the whole forecast. The afternoon holds similar conditions with a 6 ft W swell, clean cross-off wind, and clear skies. For a beginner-friendly break like Three Peaks, this is a nice, manageable size, and the offshore wind will make it glassy and fun. Expect crowds, as it’s a popular spot, and the water temperature is about average for the time of year.

After that, there’s a steep drop-off. Tuesday, the 8th of September, has a morning cross-shore wind and a smaller 4 ft W swell (183 energy), and the afternoon is clean but tiny at 3 ft. Wednesday, the 9th, is flat with a 2 ft W swell (39 energy) and only a light breeze. Thursday, the 10th, is a total mess with strong 28 mph winds. The next real chance doesn’t come until Saturday, the 12th of September, which is a full two weeks out and uncertain. The morning shows a clean 3 ft WSW swell (217 energy) with a light cross-offshore NNW breeze, but it’s a long way off, so keep your fingers crossed. The afternoon stays clean but the swell drops a little.

So, to sum it up: the first week is mostly a washout. Don’t bother before the 7th of September. That Monday is your one true standout—clean, offshore winds, and a solid 6 ft to 6 ft W swell. Get on it. After that, it’s a gamble. The 12th of September has potential but is too far out to bet on.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the NW by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue night, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the SW on Tue morning, strong winds from the W by Thu night).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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221
618
363
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619
313
172
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206
175
Wind (km/h)
25
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20
WSW
15
W
25
SSW
30
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30
WNW
30
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30
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High Tide
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
10:51AM7.44m
11:16PM7.20m
11:43AM6.88m
00:16AM6.58m
Low Tide
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
4:28AM1.10m
4:49PM1.33m
5:16AM1.67m
5:45PM1.90m
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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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