The Surf Window

Three Bears

Western Australia, Australia

Reef breakAdvanced

Three right-hand reef breaks, Baby Bear, Mama Bear, and Papa Bear, stacked along the limestone coast near Yallingup, each progressively more powerful and demanding.

Typical Conditions

The Surf Window

Swell Window

N
OptimalW (270°)
WindowSSW–NNW (210°–330°)
Size4-8ft

Wind

E

Offshore

Tide

Mid to high

LowMidHigh

Season

March–September

JFMAMJJASOND

The Wave

Type

Right (all three)

Bottom

Limestone reef

Shape

Hollow, fast rights, progressively heavier from Baby to Papa

Length

75–150m

Skill Level

  • •Who it's for: Advanced (Baby Bear) to Expert (Papa Bear)
  • •Why: Papa Bear breaks over an extremely shallow, jagged reef and demands elite ability.

Hazards

  • •Sharp limestone reef (progressively more severe at each break)
  • •Cold water
  • •Shark activity
  • •Awkward rocky entry/exit

Local Tips

  • •Start at Baby Bear to read the swell and current before attempting the heavier breaks.
  • •A semi-gun handles Papa Bear better than a standard shortboard on bigger days.

Location

Map showing the location of Three Bears in Western Australia, Australia

-33.6500, 115.0200