
Surf Forecasts:
Three Peaks surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 0.5ft (0.1m), 18s period, SW swell with 12 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Three Peaks this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Three Peaks in the next 16 days are 0.1m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 0.5ft (0.1m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Three Peaks over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it. The next 16 days are a real test of patience for Three Peaks. We’ve got a long, quiet stretch ahead with very little to get excited about.
To be honest, the first two weeks are mostly a write-off. We’re looking at tiny, weak swell after tiny, weak swell. The first time we even see a wave of note isn’t until the morning of Tuesday the 28th of July, when a 5ft swell from the West rolls in, but it’s a messy, cross-shore wind and a short 7-second period. The combined energy is moderate (204), but the conditions are just poor. That’s the only day with any real size, and it’s not clean. The wind is fresh and onshore for the afternoon, making it lumpy. For the rest of the run, we’re looking at knee-to-waist high slop, with the wind mostly cross or cross-on. There are a few glassy mornings, like the 21st and 23rd, but with swell barely reaching 0.7ft, it’s not worth paddling out for.
The best of a bad bunch, and I mean the only real standout, is the morning of Sunday the 2nd of August. We’ll see a 2ft swell from the West, with a cross-off breeze from the North at 6 mph. The water is clean, and the combined energy is a modest 40. It’s small, it’s weak, but it’s the only window where the conditions are actually surfable. The swell direction is from the West, matching the optimum for this spot. It’s a beginner wave, so the size is fine for learning, but don’t expect anything with power. The consistency is fairly consistent, so you’ll get a few, but it’s not going to blow your mind.
For the rest of the period, it’s a long gap of nothing. From the 19th of July right through to the 1st of August, there’s basically nothing worth mentioning. The 27th of July afternoon has a bit of push at 2ft, but the onshore wind makes it choppy and ugly. Stick with the morning of the 2nd of August if you’re desperate. After that, the 3rd of August morning has a similar 2ft swell from the WSW, but the period is a bit longer at 9 seconds. It’s clean and cross-off, but the energy is still low (77). It’s a second option, but the Sunday morning is the pick.
Water temps are much warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 69°, which is a big anomaly of 9° above average. That’s very unusual, so you can leave the wetsuit at home.
Bottom line: if you’re a beginner and just want to get wet, the morning of Sunday the 2nd of August is your window. For everyone else, it’s a long wait for something that never really shows up.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | ||||||||||||||
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 19 | W 10 | W 9 | SW 18 | SW 18 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 |
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15 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 12 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:54PM7.85m | 11:17AM7.27m | 11:38PM7.27m | 12:02PM6.78m | 00:26AM6.68m | 12:53PM6.31m | 1:21AM6.18m | 1:54PM5.96m | 2:29AM5.85m | 3:07PM5.83m | 3:44AM5.81m | 4:19PM5.96m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:39PM0.98m | 5:07AM1.15m | 5:22PM1.45m | 5:51AM1.66m | 6:09PM1.94m | 6:39AM2.15m | 7:04PM2.39m | 7:36AM2.55m | 8:09PM2.70m | 8:45AM2.76m | 9:24PM2.78m | 9:58AM2.73m | 10:35PM2.61m | |||||||
— | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | |
— | 9:23 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:19 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:16 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 17 | 20 | 24 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 18 |
Feels °C | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 14 | 17 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 3 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 3 | W 4 | W 8 | W 3 |
1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 7 | — | SW 18 | W 11 | W 7 | W 7 | SW 16 | S 16 | S 16 | SW 14 | — | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 12 | W 8 |
1 | 1 | — | 12 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 8 | — | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | — | — | W 11 | SW 18 | — | — | W 7 | — | — | — | SW 15 | — | — | — | — | SW 13 | SW 12 | — | SW 11 |
15 | — | — | 2 | 12 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | 7 | 6 | — | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 3 | ENE 2 | — | N 4 | — | — | N 3 | N 3 | NNW 3 | N 3 | NNE 3 | — | NNW 3 | — | — | N 3 | — | W 4 | — |
— | 3 | 1 | — | 7 | — | — | 8 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 1 | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 325 | 364 | 194 | 194 | 363 | 147 | 184 | 194 | 194 | 459 | 83 | 83 | 194 | 129 | 417 | 936 | 426 | 1051 | 439 | 901 |
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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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