Surf Forecasts:
Three Peaks surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, WSW swell with 219 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 (Aug 09) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. 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 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Three Peaks over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Well, I’ve been staring at the charts for Three Peaks and I’ve got to be straight with you—this stretch of the forecast is a tough one. The water temp is sitting at a very unusual 68°, a whopping 7° warmer than normal for this time of year, so it’s like the ocean’s forgotten it’s August.
Right now, we’re looking at a real flat spell. The first surfable energy doesn’t show up until Wednesday the 12th of August, and even then, it’s pretty underwhelming. Wednesday afternoon brings a tiny 2ft swell from the WSW with a period of 10 seconds, offering a modest 105 units of combined energy (moderate). The wind is a gentle cross-offshore from the east at 9 mph, which cleans things up, but the conditions are described as very ordinary. It’s a session for a longboard and low expectations. That little blip is followed by another poor stretch, with a few knee-high wobbles that just aren’t worth paddling out for.
Now, if you can hold out, there is one standout that has me a bit excited, but it’s a long way off. Monday the 17th of August morning sees a solid 12ft groundswell from the west with a period of 11 seconds. The combined energy surges to a whopping 3076 (very strong wave energy), and the wind is a moderate cross-shore from the northwest at 16 mph. This is a big, powerful swell—definitely expert territory only. The break is exposed to the west, which matches the optimum swell direction. The report notes wind and tide are favorable, but the swell is predicted to be too big for this break. For a beginner spot, that’s a serious caveat. It’s a massive, powerful, and potentially dangerous day, and the clean cross-shore wind should offer some shaped-up walls, but only for the brave and skilled. After that, it drops back down to messy, choppy leftovers.
So, the honest truth: there’s one brief, ordinary chance on Wednesday the 12th, a big gap of poor conditions, and then a massive, expert-only pulse on Monday the 17th. If you’re not in the elite category, it’s a blank run for the next two weeks.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | W 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | SW 6 | WSW 6 | W 6 | SW 6 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | WSW 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 262 | 219 | 108 | 62 | 33 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 23 | 59 | 25 | 10 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 40 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 11:18AM7.25m | 11:41PM7.22m | 12:09PM6.87m | 00:38AM6.78m | 1:13PM6.52m | 1:52AM6.45m | 2:35PM6.38m | 3:19AM6.43m | 3:59PM6.64m | 4:38AM6.79m | 5:10PM7.20m | 5:42AM7.35m | 6:08PM7.85m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:17PM1.45m | 5:45AM1.61m | 6:11PM1.84m | 6:46AM2.01m | 7:22PM2.17m | 8:06AM2.27m | 8:52PM2.25m | 9:36AM2.19m | 10:20PM1.94m | 10:54AM1.77m | 11:30PM1.39m | 11:55AM1.22m | 00:26AM0.80m | ||||||||
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 | 5:45 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — |
 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:47 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 24 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 11 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 21 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 11 | WSW 6 | W 10 | W 5 | WSW 5 | W 9 | WSW 4 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | SW 6 | WSW 6 | W 6 | SW 6 | W 8 | SW 6 | W 9 | WSW 11 |
| kJ | 7 | 7 | 2 | 62 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 23 | 59 | 25 | 10 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 40 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 13 | W 10 | SW 12 | SSW 6 | W 9 | SW 12 | W 9 | — | S 13 | S 11 | SW 12 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 6 | W 8 | WSW 6 | W 8 | SW 6 | WSW 6 |
| kJ | — | — | 7 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 6 | — | 3 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 13 | — | W 10 | SW 6 | S 14 | SW 12 | SW 11 | S 11 | — | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 12 | W 8 | — | S 13 | W 10 | W 13 | W 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 6 | — | 7 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 2 | — | 6 | 6 | 3 | 1 | — | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | W 6 | — | WSW 6 | — | — | WSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 | NNW 3 | — | W 5 | NNE 2 | ESE 3 | E 3 | ESE 3 |
| kJ | 262 | 219 | 108 | — | 33 | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 424 | 632 | 363 | 20 | 422 | 364 | 365 | 379 | 374 | 194 | 184 | 0 | 184 | 199 | 5 | 362 | 199 | 184 | 352 | 400 | 184 |
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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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