The Well surf break

The Well surfForecast / VIC – Far West / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Friday 26 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
16.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


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 Sunday (Dec 28) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Well in the next 12 days are 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 31) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Monday (Dec 29) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 28th Dec)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 29th Dec)4ft (1.2m) 17s
Most Powerful 8PM (Wed 31st Dec)8ft (2.5m) 13s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the SW by Tue night).

Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
2
0
3
2
1
4
3
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.4
SW
2.1
SW
1.8
SW
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
1.4
SW
1.1
SW
0.9
SW
1.2
WSW
2.1
WSW
2.1
WSW
1.9
WSW
2.4
WSW
1.4
SW
3
SW
3
SW
1.8
SW
2.3
SW
2
SW
1.9
SW
1.6
SW
Period(s) (?)121212131614141417141412111110101313121211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)163812719397771265813513327837182216031080149148517781851102117241088997617
Wind
(km/h)
20
S
20
S
20
SSE
15
SE
25
SE
15
ENE
5
ESE
15
SE
5
NE
5
ESE
15
SSE
25
WSW
25
WSW
30
W
30
SSW
30
SSW
30
SSW
20
SSW
15
SSW
20
S
15
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononononononcross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:29PM
0.44
4:39AM
0.67
4:17PM
0.45
4:44AM
0.61
5:18PM
0.45
4:33AM
0.57
6:55PM
0.47
3:59AM
0.56
2:53AM
0.59
1:50AM
0.66
1:46AM
0.73
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:04AM
0.33
9:29PM
0.18
11:18AM
0.31
9:54PM
0.26
11:31AM
0.27
10:13PM
0.35
11:45AM
0.23
10:10PM
0.44
12:08PM
0.18
12:48PM
0.14
1:53PM
0.10
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Sunrise6:01--6:03--6:03--6:03--6:05--6:05--6:07--
Sunset-8:53--8:53--8:54--8:54--8:54--8:54--8:55-
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
clear
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
--------------12-2---
Temp. °C121211141614202322252618151513121313141513
Feels °C (?)6761112101819182423171210656910119
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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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