Surf Forecasts:
The Well surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, SW swell with onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 17s period, SW swell with 22,707 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 12s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Well this week:
The surf forecast for The Well over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 19s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Well in the next 16 days are 6.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 13) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 8ft (2.4m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 15ft (4.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 20ft (6.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Well over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s happening at The Well. This is a reef break, made for the advanced crew. The water’s about 57°F, which is right on the money for this time of year.
There’s a big dry spell at the beginning, with the first real chance not showing up until Tuesday the 8th. That morning, we’ve got a 7ft SW swell, but it’s the 18-second period that’s the story. That’s a proper groundswell with a bunch of energy (4027). The wind is a light cross-shore, so expect a little texture but nothing you can’t work with.
The best of the best is Saturday the 12th. The morning delivers a clean 10ft SW swell, 15-second period, and a light offshore breeze from the NNE. The energy is pumping (3710). By the afternoon, the wind goes glassy, light from the north, and the swell settles to a still-chunky 8ft. That’s the cleanest, most powerful window of the whole forecast.
Sunday the 13th afternoon is another good call. A 6ft SW swell, 16-second period, and a gentle offshore wind from the north make for clean, fun waves. It’s smaller, but it’ll be a hell of a lot more user-friendly.
The second week brings some serious size. Wednesday the 17th morning is a beast with a 15ft SW swell, 16-second period, and off-the-charts energy (20893). That’s for experts only, no question. The afternoon pulls back to 13ft with clean cross-offshore wind, and the forecast says it’s exceptional for the guys who can handle it.
Expect some company out there, especially when it’s good. The Well is a popular spot. If you’re not dialed in on a reef, this isn’t your week. The first few days are a wash, so mark your calendar for the 8th.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun morning, min 6°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the SSW by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Wed morning, min 7°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Wed morning, light winds from the ESE by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 | SW 9 | SW 12 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 4619 | 3365 | 1906 | 1028 | 690 | 1743 | 2552 | 5019 | 8414 | 10298 | 21377 | 21437 | 14681 | 11248 | 6720 | 4864 | 4605 | 5937 | 3710 | 2863 | 1761 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | off | off | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:38PM0.66m | 1:29PM0.68m | 1:14PM0.68m | 12:58PM0.68m | 12:49PM0.66m | 11:43PM0.43m | 12:46PM0.64m | 00:18AM0.53m | 12:50PM0.63m | 00:51AM0.62m | |||||||||||
Low Tide | 9:47PM0.05m | 10:18PM0.12m | 10:55PM0.21m | 4:50AM0.22m | 7:36PM0.35m | 5:46AM0.19m | 6:57PM0.30m | 6:25AM0.18m | 6:52PM0.23m | ||||||||||||
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 | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — |
 | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:15 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 17 | 18 | 14 |
Feels °C | 9 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 13 | 16 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 | SW 9 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 24 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 4619 | 3365 | 1906 | 1028 | 690 | 1743 | 1475 | 5019 | 93 | 4896 | 21377 | 21437 | 14681 | 11248 | 6720 | 4864 | 4605 | 5937 | 3710 | 2863 | 1761 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 15 | — | SW 23 | SW 22 | SW 13 | SW 19 | SW 18 | — | SW 25 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 26 | — | — | — | — | — | S 10 |
| kJ | 167 | — | 21 | 73 | 382 | 1475 | 2552 | — | 100 | — | — | — | — | — | 26 | — | — | — | — | — | 47 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 23 | SW 22 | SW 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 21 | 118 | 338 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 12 | SSW 7 | — | — | — | — | SW 16 | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 |
| kJ | — | — | 1027 | 216 | — | — | — | — | 8414 | 10298 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 72 | 72 | 72 | 312 | 312 | 0 | 3 | 72 | 611 | 752 | 1639 | 110 | 97 | 72 | 60 | 72 | 72 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
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The above surf forecast table for The Well provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at The Well can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Well surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (The Well) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
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