Three Peaks Surf Break

Lat Long: 51.60° N 4.31° W

Three Peaks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 26 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Three Peaks sea temperature is
19.4°C
3.2° 

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 26 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, WSW swell with 1,350 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1AM (Mon 31st Aug)10ft (3.0m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, strap in, because this 16-day outlook is a long haul with a couple of diamonds hidden in a whole lot of coal. We’re starting off with nothing but grief, so don’t even bother with the board until we get a few days in.

From Wednesday the 26th of August through the 31st, it’s a total wash. The wind is howling onshore, the swell is coming in all over the place, and it’s just a mess. We’re talking 1.4m to 2.2m of chop and cross-onshore garbage, with energy readings climbing from 150 all the way up to 1056 on the Sunday morning, but none of that matters because it’s all wind-blown slop. Not a single wave worth paddling for.

The first real chance to get wet comes on Wednesday the 2nd of September. Morning session, the wind goes glassy, and we’ve got 1.1m of swell at 8 seconds. It’s clean but weak—the combined energy is only 157—so the waves are going to be soft and a little gutless. If you’re desperate, it’s a paddle, but don’t expect much.

Then the wind comes back with a vengeance on the 3rd and 4th, pushing 50 km/h and bringing 2.5m of messy, cross-onshore swell. That’s not for paddling; that’s kite-surfing territory if anything.

Now, the first real standout. Saturday the 5th of September, early morning. The wind flips to a light offshore breeze from the NNW, and the swell drops to a clean 1.6m at 11 seconds. That’s proper groundswell, and the energy is solid at 582. The faces will be clean, the sets will have some push, and it’s the first day all week where you’re not fighting the wind. Go out in the morning and don’t be late.

After that, it’s another dry, blown-out run from the 6th through the 9th. Small surf, strong winds, and no quality on offer.

But the payoff is Thursday the 10th of September. This is the big one. Morning shows a 2.0m SW groundswell at 10 seconds, with a light offshore wind from the NE. The combined energy is a massive 1328, and it’s flagged as excellent for experienced surfers. That’s a proper, powerful, clean day. By the afternoon it goes glassy with the swell pushing 2.5m. This is expert-only stuff—too big for beginners—but for the crew who can handle it, it’s going to be a session you’ll remember.

So there you have it. Mark down the 5th for the clean, fun waves, and the 10th for the big, grinding sets. Everything else in this window is just noise. The swell direction is perfect for Three Peaks—west and southwest—it just takes its sweet time for the wind to play nice. When it does, it’s worth it.

Stay sharp, and I’ll see you out there.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the SSE by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SSW on Sat morning, moderate winds from the WSW by Mon afternoon).

Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Monday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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12
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112
170
236
374
589
1231
586
573
1350
1060
673
415
415
237
114
Wind (km/h)
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5
E
15
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15
SE
15
WSW
20
WSW
25
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25
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20
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40
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30
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SSW
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35
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WNW
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High Tide
6:23PM7.25m
6:42AM7.30m
6:58PM7.78m
7:15AM7.75m
7:31PM8.20m
7:48AM8.10m
8:03PM8.47m
8:20AM8.30m
8:36PM8.58m
8:54AM8.35m
9:11PM8.50m
9:30AM8.21m
9:48PM8.23m
Low Tide
12:15PM1.66m
00:37AM1.35m
12:49PM1.17m
1:10AM0.90m
1:21PM0.77m
1:41AM0.55m
1:52PM0.48m
2:11AM0.34m
2:22PM0.33m
2:42AM0.28m
2:54PM0.34m
3:14AM0.38m
3:28PM0.51m
3:49AM0.66m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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