Surf Forecasts:
Three Peaks surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 11s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, WSW swell with 140 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 4AM (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 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 2s is also forecast. 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 0.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) 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 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Three Peaks over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s break it down. Right now, the water’s sitting at 68°, which is way warmer than usual for this time of year – a solid 3°+ above average, so it’s a strange one. As for the surf, we’re looking at a long dry spell.
From Wednesday the 5th through most of the second week, it’s small and messy. Swells run from about 0.7ft to 3ft, short period, weak energy. Wind is nearly always cross-onshore or choppy, so the surface is junk. There’s a little bump on Thursday morning the 6th with 3ft from the west, but the cross-shore wind chops it up. Energy is weak (86), so not worth getting wet.
We get a small window on the morning of Friday the 14th. At Three Peaks, the swell is 2ft from the WSW, 9-second period, and the wind goes glassy – that’s a rare clean moment. Energy is still low (79), so it’s not going to be pumping, but if you’re desperate for a slide, that’s your chance. The water will still feel warm.
The real standout, if you can wait, is Monday the 17th in the afternoon. The swell hits 5ft from the WSW with a 10-second period and onshore wind from the southwest. Energy jumps to moderate (416), but that onshore wind is a buzzkill. The morning of the 17th has 3ft from the WSW with a longer 11-second period and light cross-onshore wind, energy at 285 – still not perfect, but better shape. For Three Peaks, the optimum swell direction is from the west, and this is WSW, so close enough.
If you’re a beginner, the 5ft on the 17th afternoon might be a bit much, but it’s not huge. The rest of the run stays small. By the 20th, things get blown out with strong winds and messy surf. Honestly, for the first week and a half, there’s not much to chase. The morning of the 14th is the only real clean window, but it’s tiny. The 17th morning is your best bet for a bit of power, but keep an eye on that wind. The crowds at Three Peaks can show up sometimes, so expect company if it cleans up.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 7 | W 6 | W 6 | WSW 6 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 6 | W 8 | W 9 | WSW 11 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 219 | 108 | 78 | 33 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 12 | 27 | 17 | 22 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 24 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 11:41PM7.22m | 12:09PM6.87m | 00:38AM6.78m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:17PM1.45m | 5:45AM1.61m | 6:11PM1.84m | 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 | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — |
 | 8:59 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:47 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 23 | 19 | 21 | 24 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | W 11 | W 6 | W 10 | W 5 | WSW 5 | W 9 | W 4 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | W 8 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 6 | WSW 6 | ESE 3 | WSW 11 |
| kJ | 7 | 2 | 78 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 12 | 27 | 17 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 24 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 13 | W 10 | SW 12 | SSW 6 | W 9 | SW 6 | W 9 | W 3 | S 13 | S 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | W 3 | W 4 | W 8 | W 4 | W 8 | WSW 6 | SSW 6 |
| kJ | — | 7 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 13 | — | W 10 | SW 6 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | S 11 | — | W 8 | SW 12 | W 8 | W 8 | — | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 | — |
| kJ | — | — | 6 | — | 7 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 2 | — | 1 | 6 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 7 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 7 | W 6 | — | WSW 6 | — | — | WSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 6 | — | — | WNW 5 | N 3 | ESE 3 | — | SW 6 |
| kJ | 219 | 108 | — | 33 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 22 | — | — | 5 | 1 | 2 | — | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 363 | 362 | 199 | 422 | 328 | 365 | 379 | 375 | 194 | 194 | 52 | 184 | 199 | 199 | 374 | 184 | 184 | 189 | 292 | 52 |
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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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