Three Peaks Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.60° N 4.31° W

Three Peaks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 12 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Three Peaks sea temperature is
19.6° C
3.3° 

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 12 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, W swell with 278 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s 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 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s 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 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) 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 0.9m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Wed 12th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Best Surf10PM (Wed 12th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Most Powerful10PM (Tue 18th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

The outlook in imperial

Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break it down in feet and miles per hour.

Look, I’m not gonna sugarcoat it – this is a rough patch for Three Peaks. There’s a big dry spell coming, with hardly any worthwhile surf for over a week. Don’t get your hopes up too early.

Right now, we’re dealing with tiny, weak swell. Most days you’re looking at waves around 2 ft or less, from the WSW, with a short period. The wind is all over the shop, but mostly cross-shore or onshore. On the 12th, we’ve got 2 ft at 10 seconds, with a combined energy of just 79. The water’s about average temperature for this time of year. It’s clean in the morning with a moderate breeze, but the waves are just too weak. This is more of a kiteboarding setup than a surf session.

Around the 18th and 19th of August, we see a bump in size to about 5 ft, but the wind is howling onshore, creating a lumpy, messy mess. The combined energy climbs to 215, but the period is short, around 6-7 seconds, so it’s all chop. Not worth paddling out.

The one bright spot, and it’s the only one that really catches my eye, is the morning of Saturday, 22nd August. The swell is tiny again, only about 1 ft from the WSW, but the wind goes light and glassy, barely a breath from the north at 3 mph. The combined energy is low at 54, but the conditions are “surfable.” For a little log or a funboard, that’s your window. It’s clean, and Three Peaks can get a few people, but it’s likely to be quiet. A beginner could get a few soft, small waves.

If you’re a seasoned expert, keep an eye on Thursday, 27th August. That’s a long way out, so it’s a bit of a gamble, but we’re looking at 8 ft from the WSW at 9 seconds, with a massive combined energy of 809. That’s serious power, but it’s coming with strong onshore winds and rain. That’s a heavy, messy day for the brave only.

So, the best bet is that clean, small morning on the 22nd. The big stuff at the end is a maybe, but it’s a gamble. The rest of the time, it’s a flat, windy mess.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon morning).

Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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18
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18
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6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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96
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108
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112
170
277
Wind (km/h)
20
ESE
15
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SW
5
WNW
25
W
10
WNW
10
NW
15
NW
25
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25
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NNW
20
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15
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15
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High Tide
6:35AM7.89m
6:57PM8.42m
7:21AM8.31m
7:41PM8.80m
8:04AM8.54m
8:23PM8.94m
8:44AM8.55m
9:02PM8.81m
9:22AM8.35m
9:40PM8.46m
9:59AM7.98m
10:17PM7.94m
10:35AM7.48m
10:54PM7.30m
Low Tide
12:45PM0.69m
1:13AM0.33m
1:30PM0.31m
1:56AM0.05m
2:10PM0.12m
2:35AM0.00m
2:49PM0.14m
3:12AM0.17m
3:25PM0.37m
3:48AM0.53m
4:02PM0.76m
4:23AM1.02m
4:38PM1.28m
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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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