Surf Forecasts:
Three Peaks surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, WSW swell with 205 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s period with W 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 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 6s. 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 1.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Three Peaks over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s get into the real talk about what’s in the water.
For the first several days, it’s grim. From the 6th through the 12th, we’re looking at non-stop dribble. The swell is tiny, the wind is all over the place, and the wave energy is barely a whisper. Thursday the 6th starts with a weak 3.3ft W swell, but the cross-shore wind is already making a mess of it. Friday and Saturday are even worse – you’ll be lucky to find a ripple. Sunday the 9th has a 1.3ft WSW swell with a clean morning from a light NNW breeze, but it’s so small it’s barely surfable. That pattern holds through Monday and Tuesday. Honestly, this stretch is a total write-off.
Things finally perk up on Wednesday the 13th. The Thursday morning shows a 3.6ft WSW groundswell (10-second period) with a combined energy of 210 – that’s a real push of water. The wind is light SSW, but it’s blowing straight onshore, so the surface will be bumpy. The water temp is about average for this time of year. The spot is Three Peaks (Lake Michigan), a beginner-friendly break that’s fairly consistent. Because it’s a lake, that longer-period swell will still offer some shape, but it won’t have the same punch as the ocean. Crowds are possible, so be ready to share.
The one to get excited about is Saturday the 15th. The morning brings a 3.9ft W swell with a combined energy of 343 – that’s solid moderate energy. The wind is light from the WNW, which is cross-on, but it’s clean enough to give you some good, rideable waves. This is your best shot in the entire 16-day window. It’s not a monster, but it’s the most fun you’ll see.
After that, it fades again. Sunday the 16th has a 3.3ft WSW swell, but the wind is onshore and choppy. The 17th offers a clean window with a cross-off breeze, but the swell is already dropping. From the 18th on, it’s back to tiny, wind-affected slop with no real energy.
So, bottom line: the first week is a bust. If you’re keen, the Thursday the 13th morning has some swell, but the wind will test your patience. The one to mark on your calendar is Saturday the 15th morning – best mix of size, energy, and cleaner conditions. Don’t bother with the rest.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 8 | SW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | WSW 6 | W 8 | W 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 |
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 kJ | 76 | 33 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 13 | 18 | 15 | 4 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 24 | 100 | 181 | 180 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | on | on | cross |
High Tide | 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 | 6:35AM7.89m | 6:57PM8.42m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 12:45PM0.69m | 1:13AM0.33m | |||||||
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 | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — |
 | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:45 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 27 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 20 | 17 | 21 | 23 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 10 | WSW 5 | WSW 4 | W 9 | W 4 | W 4 | WSW 8 | SW 7 | WSW 7 | W 8 | WSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 |
| kJ | 76 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 13 | 18 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 24 | 100 | 181 | 180 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | SW 12 | W 10 | W 9 | SW 12 | W 9 | W 9 | W 4 | — | W 9 | SW 12 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 4 | W 8 | W 10 | SW 6 | SW 6 | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | — | SW 6 | SW 6 | S 14 | SW 12 | SW 8 | W 9 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 12 | S 12 | — | W 8 | W 10 | — | W 8 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 6 | — | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | — | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | WSW 6 | — | — | WSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 6 | WNW 3 | — | WSW 5 | NNW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 |
| kJ | 76 | 33 | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | 1 | — | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 199 | 385 | 385 | 365 | 393 | 375 | 363 | 184 | 184 | 363 | 184 | 363 | 199 | 400 | 374 | 381 | 352 | 175 | 72 | 175 | 5 |
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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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