The Well surf break

The Well surfForecast / VIC – Far West / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Friday 05 Dec 2025 AEDT
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The Well surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's The Well sea temperature is
15.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Well this week:

The surf forecast for The Well over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 05) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Well in the next 12 days are 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Dec 06) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Dec 06) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Fri 5th Dec)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Best Surf11AM (Fri 5th Dec)11ft (3.5m) 13s
Most Powerful11PM (Sat 6th Dec)11ft (3.5m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Well over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Mon afternoon, light winds from the ESE by Tue night).

Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
5
3
4
2
0
0
2
2
3
3
1
2
2
2
3
3
1
3
2
0
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3.5
SW
3
SW
2.5
SW
2.4
WSW
3
WSW
3.5
WSW
3
WSW
3
WSW
2.4
WSW
2.5
WSW
3
WSW
3
WSW
2.4
WSW
2.2
WSW
2.5
SW
3
SW
3
SW
2.5
SW
2.1
SW
2.1
SW
2.3
SW
Period(s) (?)131313121212131312111112111113131313121212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)349530101983164925873456306624801543164722922767138211982362305928732031134112981470
Wind
(km/h)
5
SW
10
SSW
10
NW
25
WNW
25
WSW
30
WSW
15
WSW
15
WSW
15
N
25
NW
30
W
10
W
10
WSW
15
S
10
ESE
10
SSE
15
S
10
ESE
15
SSE
20
SSE
15
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassoncross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
oncrosscross-
on
oncrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:57AM
0.83
2:27AM
0.84
11:01AM
0.46
2:57AM
0.82
12:18PM
0.49
3:25AM
0.78
1:18PM
0.51
3:52AM
0.74
2:14PM
0.51
4:17AM
0.69
3:12PM
0.49
4:38AM
0.65
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:23PM
0.01
6:09PM
-0.04
9:43AM
0.45
6:55PM
-0.06
9:26AM
0.45
7:39PM
-0.05
9:36AM
0.43
8:20PM
-0.01
9:59AM
0.39
8:59PM
0.07
10:30AM
0.35
9:33PM
0.16
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Sunrise5:56--5:56--5:56--5:56--5:56--5:56--5:56--
Sunset-8:39--8:40--8:42--8:43--8:43--8:44--8:45-
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
----1----------------
Temp. °C151614161313131413171716141513141413141513
Feels °C (?)14131111768109121313111210121110111110
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Information about the The Well Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for The Well provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for The Well may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a holiday in Far West of Victoria? If you are looking for accommodation near The Well, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Far West of Victoria, consider staying in Warrnambool which is 42 km (26 miles) away.

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