Surf Forecasts:
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 Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (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 ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly 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 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | W 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | W 18 | SW 18 | WSW 8 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | W 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 78 | 96 | 119 | 184 | 200 | 123 | 108 | 80 | 67 | 32 | 42 | 19 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 12 | 13 | 112 | 170 | 277 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | on | on | cross-on |
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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 | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — |
 | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:35 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 31 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 23 | 28 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | W 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | W 7 | WSW 8 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 |
| kJ | 78 | 96 | 119 | 184 | 200 | 123 | 108 | 80 | 67 | 32 | 42 | 19 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | E 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 18 | — | W 17 | — | SW 17 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | — | 5 | — | 12 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 18 | W 9 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 3 | ESE 3 | — | — | — | WSW 4 | W 4 | — | N 4 | N 4 | NNW 4 | N 4 | N 4 | NNW 3 | NNW 3 | — | — | W 4 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | W 7 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | 4 | 6 | — | 12 | 14 | 22 | 21 | 6 | 3 | 4 | — | — | 7 | 112 | 170 | 277 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 48 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 327 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 144 | 374 | 403 | 291 | 381 | 400 | 395 | 374 | 298 | 52 | 63 | 176 | 424 |
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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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