The Well Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about what we've got cookin'.

First up, The Well. This is an advanced reef break, and it's pretty consistent which is a nice start. Water temp is around 57°, which is about average for the time of year, so a spring suit is what you'll want.

The immediate window isn't great. The first session on Sunday the 30th is a write-off with onshore wind and a messy 10ft SW swell. Combined energy is weak at (3041), so not much to get excited about. We need to wait.

The first real standout hits Monday morning, the 31st. The wind swings to a light NNW cross-off, and the swell sticks at 10ft from the SW, but with a period of 14 seconds. This is groundswell, and it will be clean. The combined energy jumps to (5097), and the conditions are rated as exceptional for experts. This is a serious session for those who know the break.

Tuesday the 1st looks crap again with strong winds, so skip that.

Now, here's the big one. For the advanced crew, Friday the 4th of September is the absolute standout. Friday afternoon, we've got a 15ft SW groundswell with a 16-second period, an NNW wind holding clean and cross-off. The combined energy is massive at (8823). This is a proper, powerful groundswell hitting a reef; the shape will be the key. It's a true standout. The morning of the 4th is nearly as good with a 16ft swell, so the whole day is on.

After that, there's a drop off. Saturday the 5th gets messy by the afternoon. The 6th and 7th are smaller but still have clean windows with lighter winds and smaller 7ft to 8ft SW swells. Good options for a more relaxed session.

Mid-week, we get another solid pulse. Tuesday the 8th of September afternoon has an 18ft, 17-second SW groundswell with the combined energy going through the roof at (15647). However, the guidance suggests it might be too big for the break, even for experts. Wednesday the 9th morning is cleaner with a 13ft swell and very light wind.

Looking further out, Friday the 11th of September morning brings a very long-period 8ft SW swell with a 19-second period and NNE offshore wind. That's a very clean, lined-up swell for a reef, but the long period means longer waits between sets. Saturday the 12th and Sunday the 13th are both clean with consistent 8ft SW swells and offshore or cross-off winds, offering excellent conditions for experienced surfers. The run closes out on the 14th with onshore wind and rain, spoiling the party.

Overall, the best bets are Monday the 31st, Friday the 4th, and then the cleaner days in the second week like the 11th and 13th. For a beginner, the 10ft days are already pushing it, but the 7ft to 8ft days on the 7th or 10th might be okay with wind conditions. Anything over 8ft is for the experts only here.

Rusty, signing off.

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