The Three Bears (Busselton)

The Three Bears is an exposed reef break near Cape Naturaliste with a three-peak setup (Papa Bear, Mama Bear, and Baby Bear). It’s described as being able to work year-round, with best conditions in March, and it’s generally regarded as a challenging, remote spot where you must be fully self-sufficient. For surfing, the spot is framed as powerful and fast, with waves peeling for long distances depending on the peak and swell size. East and South-East winds are described as offshore here, which can groom the reef and improve wave quality when conditions line up. The break is also described as exposed, with additional note that wave quality can vary (including conflicting descriptions that range from excellent to poor), so it’s best approached with strong on-water judgement. Safety is a priority: sharks are a known hazard, and temporary closures may occur during shark incidents (including situations where whale carcasses attract sharks). The area is also associated with sharp limestone reef elements and strong rip currents, so the combination of reef hazards plus isolation increases the risk. There is no lifeguard presence documented for the spot. Access and logistics are part of the challenge. One feed notes access is strictly 4WD, with the track able to be very soft in summer and potentially flooded in winter; another describes limited parking at the end of the 4WD track and/or a long hike from Sugarloaf Rock. Plan to bring all gear and supplies; rescue support is limited in practice due to the spot’s remoteness, and medical facilities are about 45 minutes away in Busselton.