10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for Three Bears, Yallingup, Australia
Three Bears is a consistent left-hand reef break near Yallingup that offers a high-driving barrel after a peaky takeoff. The exposed reef picks up plenty of swell and works across most tidal stages. Named for the three distinct sections along the reef—Papa Bear, Mama Bear, and Baby Bear—each offering different wave characteristics. A reliable option when the bigger Margaret River breaks are too heavy.
Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-05 with a score of 49/100 (Fair)
Poor conditions overall: Average score 24/100. Look for spots with better forecasts.
Moderate alignment: Swell from 236° is 11° off optimal 225°, workable but not ideal.
Too big: 5.1m exceeds maximum 3.0m. Risk of closeouts.
Perfect period: 16s is at or above ideal 14s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
Onshore/cross-shore: 10 km/h from 298° (WNW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-135°.
Groundswell-dominant conditions (clean, long-period waves).
Surfable but not special at Three Bears. The 5.1m swell from 236° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
5.1m (16.7ft) swell from 236° (SW) at 16s period
Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)
Moderate alignment: Swell from 238° is 13° off optimal 225°, workable but not ideal.
Too big: 4.6m exceeds maximum 3.0m. Risk of closeouts.
Onshore/cross-shore: 24 km/h from 298° (WNW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-135°.
Poor conditions at Three Bears. Either swell direction (238°), size (4.6m), or wind (24 km/h from 298°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
4.6m (15.1ft) swell from 238° (WSW) at 16s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 234° is 9° off optimal 225°, workable but not ideal.
Too big: 4.3m exceeds maximum 3.0m. Risk of closeouts.
Good period: 13s is 93% of ideal 14s. Clean, powerful groundswell.
Onshore/cross-shore: 23 km/h from 255° (WSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-135°.
-10 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
Poor conditions at Three Bears. Either swell direction (234°), size (4.3m), or wind (23 km/h from 255°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
4.3m (14.1ft) swell from 234° (SW) at 13s period
Too big: 5.9m exceeds maximum 3.0m. Risk of closeouts.
Perfect period: 14s is at or above ideal 14s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
Onshore/cross-shore: 33 km/h from 215° (SW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-135°.
-17 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
Poor conditions at Three Bears. Either swell direction (236°), size (5.9m), or wind (33 km/h from 215°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
5.9m (19.4ft) swell from 236° (SW) at 14s period
Good alignment: Swell from 227° is 2° off optimal 225°, still within prime range.
Good period: 17s is 121% of ideal 14s. Clean, powerful groundswell.
Onshore/cross-shore: 17 km/h from 250° (WSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-135°.
-21 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
Poor conditions at Three Bears. Either swell direction (227°), size (5.1m), or wind (17 km/h from 250°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
5.1m (16.7ft) swell from 227° (SW) at 17s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 217° is 8° off optimal 225°, workable but not ideal.
Too big: 4.1m exceeds maximum 3.0m. Risk of closeouts.
Onshore/cross-shore: 35 km/h from 226° (SW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-135°.
-11 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
-5 points: Short-period windswell is present, creating choppy, disorganized conditions.
Poor conditions at Three Bears. Either swell direction (217°), size (4.1m), or wind (35 km/h from 226°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
4.1m (13.5ft) swell from 217° (SW) at 17s period
Good alignment: Swell from 220° is 5° off optimal 225°, still within prime range.
Too big: 7.2m exceeds maximum 3.0m. Risk of closeouts.
Perfect period: 15s is at or above ideal 14s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
Onshore/cross-shore: 21 km/h from 223° (SW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-135°.
-14 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
Poor conditions at Three Bears. Either swell direction (220°), size (7.2m), or wind (21 km/h from 223°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
7.2m (23.6ft) swell from 220° (SW) at 15s period
Too big: 4.4m exceeds maximum 3.0m. Risk of closeouts.
Onshore/cross-shore: 14 km/h from 268° (W). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-135°.
Poor conditions at Three Bears. Either swell direction (220°), size (4.4m), or wind (14 km/h from 268°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
4.4m (14.4ft) swell from 220° (SW) at 17s period
Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
Good alignment: Swell from 223° is 2° off optimal 225°, still within prime range.
Too big: 3.6m exceeds maximum 3.0m. Risk of closeouts.
Onshore/cross-shore: 24 km/h from 297° (WNW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-135°.
Poor conditions at Three Bears. Either swell direction (223°), size (3.6m), or wind (24 km/h from 297°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
3.6m (11.8ft) swell from 223° (SW) at 16s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 244° is 19° off optimal 225°, workable but not ideal.
Too big: 3.1m exceeds maximum 3.0m. Risk of closeouts.
Onshore/cross-shore: 14 km/h from 344° (NNW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-135°.
Poor conditions at Three Bears. Either swell direction (244°), size (3.1m), or wind (14 km/h from 344°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
3.1m (10.2ft) swell from 244° (WSW) at 16s period
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