Surf Forecasts:
Three Peaks surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 10s period, W swell with 1,026 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. 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 2.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Three Peaks over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, mate, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Three Peaks.
Straight up, I gotta be honest with you – the next couple of weeks look pretty grim. We’re looking at a long stretch of poor conditions, with no real standout surf on offer. The water temperature is sitting at 67°F, which is a whopping 6°F warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s very unusual, and you’ll definitely notice it when you paddle out.
The forecast starts off with a bang of bad luck. Sunday the 30th of August is a write-off – thunderstorms, a strong cross-on wind at 19 mph, and a messy 5 ft swell from the SW with a short period of 9 seconds. The combined energy is moderate at 659, but the quality is just not there. This pattern continues right through the first week. Monday sees a bit more size, around 8 ft, but the wind is still cross or cross-on, and the whole thing is lumpy and chopped. Tuesday into Wednesday gets worse – strong onshore winds and rain, with the swell dropping and the energy falling off. By Thursday and Friday, we’re still stuck in the same rut: moderate winds, poor surf, and not a single wave worth paddling for.
There’s a big gap of several days with no recommendations. The energy drops right off into the second week. By Saturday the 5th of September, the swell is barely 3 ft, and Sunday the 6th sees a tiny 2 ft wave with a glassy morning – but it’s just too small to do anything with. The combined energy is down to 47, which is weak. The next few days are a mix of tiny waves and fresh onshore winds, with some clean conditions but no real push. The best chance might be on Thursday the 10th of September, when a 6 ft swell from the WSW shows up with a clean cross-off wind from the east at 19 mph. The wave energy is moderate at 276, and the note says “marginal” – but it’s the only time in the whole outlook that even gets a score of 1 out of 10. Still, the wind is offshore, so it might be the most interesting option for a more experienced surfer, though the swell period is short at 7 seconds.
After that, it fades again. Saturday the 12th of September has a glassy start with a 4 ft swell, but it’s weak and ordinary. The rest of the run is tiny, with some glassy mornings but no swell to speak of.
Honestly, for the whole 16 days, there’s nothing that’s going to get the heart pumping. The wind is mostly wrong, the swell is either too small or too messy, and the consistency is poor. If you’re desperate, keep an eye on the 10th of September for a possible clean session, but don’t expect much. For now, the gear might as well stay in the shed.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Mon night, fresh winds from the SSW by Wed morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu night, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Thu night, light winds from the WNW by Sat morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 7 | WSW 8 | W 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | SW 5 | SW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 6 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 7 | W 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 9 |
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428 | 808 | 1026 | 698 | 322 | 137 | 105 | 35 | 278 | 379 | 405 | 283 | 270 | 220 | 570 | 395 | 243 | 123 | 56 | 66 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 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 | 12:52PM6.37m | 1:38AM6.14m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 6:20AM2.24m | 7:06PM2.39m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | |
8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:55 | — | |
mm | 5 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 14 |
Feels °C | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WSW 9 | — | WSW 10 | — | SW 18 | WSW 8 | — | SW 16 | — | SW 15 | SW 15 | — | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 6 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 |
— | — | 807 | — | 322 | — | 12 | 12 | — | 10 | — | 8 | 9 | — | 8 | 8 | 8 | 104 | 32 | 66 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 14 | WSW 10 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 33 | 7 | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 14 | SW 13 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 7 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 7 | WSW 8 | W 10 | WSW 10 | — | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | SW 5 | SW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 6 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 7 | W 7 | WSW 6 | — |
428 | 808 | 1026 | 698 | — | 137 | 105 | 35 | 278 | 379 | 405 | 283 | 270 | 220 | 570 | 395 | 243 | 123 | 56 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 414 | 29 | 363 | 29 | 21 | 108 | 176 | 99 | 416 | 316 | 175 | 393 | 128 | 258 | 363 | 327 | 298 | 140 | 28 | 0 |
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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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