The Well Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, let’s talk about The Well. It’s a reef setup, so we’re looking at proper waves that need a bit of respect. We’re in for a wild ride over the next couple of weeks, with some sizey, long-period groundswells coming in from the south-west. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing too wild there.

Looking at Monday the 24th, it’s on. Monday morning we’ve got an 8-foot SW swell with a 14-second period, and a 9 mph wind from the north. That cross-off breeze keeps it clean. The wave energy is strong at 2292. It’s not perfect tide-wise, but it’s clean. Monday afternoon sees the wind drop to 6 mph, still cross-off, swell a touch smaller at 8 feet, but the period stays long at 13 seconds. Excellent for experienced surfers here.

Tuesday the 25th is a bit of a mixed bag. Morning has an 8-foot SW swell, 13-second period, but a 6 mph cross-shore wind from the SE. It gets a bit bumpy. Afternoon turns to junk with a 12 mph onshore wind from the SW. Skip that.

Wednesday the 26th, the cross-onshore wind stays, making things choppy. Not the day.

Thursday the 27th, we get a morning window. Swell drops to 5 feet, 12-second period, combined energy at 989 (moderate), but the wind swings back north at 9 mph, cross-off and clean. It’s worth a look.

Now, Friday the 28th of August is a proper standout. Morning sees a 10-foot WSW swell with a 17-second period – that’s a serious, long-period groundswell. The wind is a perfect 9 mph offshore from the NNE. The combined energy punches at 5615. This is exceptional surf for expert surfers only at this size. Paddling out will be manageable with those long gaps between sets. Friday afternoon stays clean with a 6 mph cross-off.

Saturday the 29th keeps it good. A 7-foot WSW swell, 14-second period, and NNW winds at 6 mph for a clean cross-off. Solid.

Sunday the 30th, the morning is glassy. Zero wind, a 6-foot SW swell with a 17-second period, and combined energy of 2545. That’s beautiful, clean, and will hold shape on this reef.

Monday the 31st is another huge standout. A 10-foot SW swell, 15-second period, and a light 6 mph cross-off from the NW. The energy is massive at 5250. This is exceptional for experts again.

From the 1st of September, things get more challenging. The swell stays big, 10-foot plus, but the wind starts coming from the west and south-west, making it cross or cross-onshore. Tuesday morning on the 1st has a 6 mph cross-shore, keeping it marginal. Wednesday the 2nd has a strong 12 mph cross-off from the NNW, which cleans it up again for a 10-foot WSW swell, so that’s worth a look. But by the 3rd and 4th, the onshore wind kills it. The 5th of September has more huge swell – a 13-foot WSW swell on Saturday afternoon with a 16-second period and 12 mph cross-shore wind, energy at 8000. That is massive, probably too much for most, and with moderate cross-chop, it’s for the brave.

The 6th of September stays massive, 13-foot swells with clean cross-off winds from the north at 12 mph. That’s big, powerful, and for experts only.

The 7th and 8th of September are a no-go. The wind goes onshore, hitting 16 mph, with the swell hitting 16 feet. That’s not surf, that’s survival.

The absolute standouts are the Friday 28th of August and Monday 31st of August. Both offer clean offshore wind with solid, long-period south-west groundswells. Don’t miss them if you’re on the ball. The 6th of September is also huge and clean, but getting into dangerous territory.

This is Rusty, signing off.

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