Surf spot

Three Mile

Forecast conditions and map view for Three Mile in USA, Alaska. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: USA, Alaska
Coordinates: 57.4365, -152.4063

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.4	0.4	0.5	0.5	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.6	0.5	0.6	0.5	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.3	0.4	0.3	0.4	0.3	0.2	0.3	0.4	1	2	1.7	1.5	1.3	1.3	1.1	1.1	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.7	0.5	0.4	0.5	0.5	0.4
Wave direction	SE	S	S	S	SSW	SW	SSW	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	S	S	S	S	SSE	S	S	SSE	SSE	SSE	SE	S	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	S	SSW	SSW	SSW	S	S	S
Wave period (s)	10.2	15.3	15.2	13.4	5.8	5.3	10.3	10.2	10.3	11.9	11.8	12.1	11.8	10.1	9.9	5.2	5	8.1	8.9	6	8	4.3	4.6	4.7	4.3	4.5	5.8	5.1	5.2	6.6	11.3	6.9	10.1	8.7	8.7	11.8	5.8	8	6.4	6.8	6.8	7	6.5	5.8	5.7	6.5	6.7	6.5	5.5	5.2	5.2	6	5.5	4.8	4.3	4.8
Wave energy (kJ)	37	91	98	105	29	30	116	133	137	165	159	178	168	124	113	36	29	50	46	27	35	22	22	19	25	24	15	13	10	10	41	11	29	13	9	32	11	123	315	251	211	166	136	78	82	57	41	38	32	22	23	17	12	10	9	8
Wind speed (km/h)	4.3	5.5	3.7	2.2	5.4	8.4	3.8	4.9	1.1	5.4	3.1	2.2	5.9	7.9	4.5	0.7	3	1.6	3.1	2.6	6.2	6.8	2.4	4.2	6.8	1.3	3.8	2.5	6.4	11.5	12.7	17.4	25.1	20.2	21.9	20.3	24.3	23.3	24.8	8.4	4.1	3.7	5	4.7	5.9	4.5	5	7.7	6.2	3.9	4.4	1.3	7.6	9.1	1	2.4
Wind direction	NEGlassy	NOffshore	NGlassy	EGlassy	SECross-on	SOnshore	SSEGlassy	NNEGlassy	WGlassy	SWCross-on	WNWGlassy	NGlassy	SSWOnshore	SOnshore	ENEGlassy	WGlassy	WNWGlassy	SSWGlassy	NEGlassy	NEGlassy	SSEOnshore	SSECross-on	ESEGlassy	NNEGlassy	NNEOffshore	SWGlassy	SWGlassy	SGlassy	SSWOnshore	SSWCross-on	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	SSWOnshore	SSWCross-on	SSWOnshore	SSWOnshore	SSWOnshore	SSWOnshore	SSWOnshore	SWCross-on	NWGlassy	SSWGlassy	WNWCross-off	NNWGlassy	NECross-off	ENEGlassy	ENECross-off	NOffshore	NOffshore	NNWGlassy	NGlassy	NWGlassy	SOnshore	SSWOnshore	NWGlassy	NNEGlassy

Three Mile, Alaska, USA is a remote, cold-water surf spot known for its rugged scenery and exposed Pacific conditions. As the name suggests, it’s typically identified by a three-mile marker or stretch of coastline rather than a highly developed beach break. Surfing here is usually for experienced cold-water surfers who are comfortable with challenging access, harsh weather, and powerful swells.

What it’s like

Wave type: Often a beachbreak or point/reef-influenced break depending on the exact stretch of coast.
Best conditions: Needs a solid groundswell and favorable wind; conditions can change fast.
Water temperature: Very cold year-round, so thick winter wetsuits, hood, gloves, and boots are essential.
Crowds: Usually very low due to remoteness and difficult conditions.
Hazards: Cold shock, strong currents, stormy weather, rocks, and limited rescue access.

Atmosphere

Expect dramatic coastal landscapes, cold air, and a raw, isolated surf experience rather than a mellow beach day. Alaska surf spots like this are often surfed when a rare swell lines up and the weather cooperates.