
Surf Forecasts:
Three Peaks surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, WSW swell with 1,158 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s 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 13) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Three Peaks in the next 16 days are 1.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Sun 13th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Sun 13th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Three Peaks over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – it’s a lean stretch ahead for Three Peaks. The next 16 days are looking pretty grim, with hardly a window that’s worth getting wet for. The main issue is persistent onshore and cross-onshore winds that just won’t let up, keeping the surf messy and lumpy for the bulk of the period.
The water is sitting at 66°F and that’s a solid 5°F warmer than what we’d expect for this time of year – a bit of a treat if you’re not fussy about the waves.
The first real chance to paddle out comes on the morning of Friday the 11th. We’ve got a 5ft swell from the WSW, with a period of 9 seconds, and the wind is finally a light cross-offshore. The combined energy is moderate (337), but the lineup should be clean and rideable. It’s the only decent call in the first week, so if you’re desperate, that’s your morning session.
The next sniff of something bigger lands around Wednesday the 16th. The morning shows a solid 10ft from the WSW, but the period is short at 8 seconds, and the wind is a light cross-shore, keeping the surface smooth. The energy is strong (974). This is a big, chunky swell that’s going to be powerful and fast, best suited for more experienced surfers. The afternoon builds even more energy (1446) but the wind swings cross-on, ruining it. That morning window on the 16th is the standout of the whole 16-day run, but it’s a long way off, so keep your fingers crossed.
The rest of the second week is a write-off. Thursday the 17th morning has a 7.2ft W swell with a 9-second period, but it’s onshore and sloppy. There’s a big pulse of 10ft on Friday the 18th, but it’s hammered by onshore winds again. Honestly, for the better part of two weeks, the conditions are so poor that the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
Hang in there, but don’t hold your breath.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Wed morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Wed afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Fri night, strong winds from the SW by Sat morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | ||||||||||||||
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) | WSW 6 | SW 8 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 6 | SW 7 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | SW 5 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 |
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67 | 140 | 1106 | 1109 | 613 | 483 | 439 | 389 | 217 | 134 | 85 | 148 | 463 | 528 | 337 | 208 | 116 | 123 | 241 | 145 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:16AM6.18m | 3:56PM6.54m | 4:36AM6.67m | 5:04PM7.20m | 5:34AM7.31m | 5:56PM7.89m | 6:21AM7.90m | 6:40PM8.44m | 7:02AM8.34m | 7:20PM8.77m | 7:40AM8.58m | 7:57PM8.86m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:54PM2.45m | 9:38AM2.39m | 10:25PM1.99m | 10:53AM1.83m | 11:27PM1.35m | 11:47AM1.20m | 00:15AM0.74m | 12:31PM0.65m | 00:56AM0.29m | 1:10PM0.27m | 1:33AM0.05m | 1:46PM0.09m | 2:07AM0.02m | |||||||
— | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | |
7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:39 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 19 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | WSW 16 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | — | WSW 10 | — | — | W 8 | W 8 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | — | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | — | W 17 | WSW 7 |
6 | 52 | 1106 | 1109 | — | 141 | — | — | 217 | 134 | 3 | 3 | 10 | — | 337 | 208 | 116 | — | 6 | 145 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 12 | W 13 | — | — | S 11 | — | — | — | — | W 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 16 | — | W 16 |
— | 6 | 434 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 6 | SW 8 | — | — | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 7 | NW 6 | W 6 | WSW 8 | WSW 6 | SW 7 | WSW 9 | — | — | — | SW 5 | WSW 7 | — |
67 | 140 | — | — | 613 | 483 | 439 | 389 | 8 | 49 | 85 | 148 | 463 | 528 | — | — | — | 123 | 241 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 175 | 118 | 13 | 140 | 128 | 159 | 424 | 363 | 13 | 136 | 99 | 403 | 316 | 140 | 5 | 28 | 8 | 370 | 327 | 133 |
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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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