The Well Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on offer at The Well.

Right now, we’ve got a bit of a waiting game on our hands. The surf’s not really firing for a paddle-out until later in the week, so there’s a gap of a few days with nothing worth writing home about. The water’s sitting at 58°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so no drama there.

Monday the 14th is a write-off. We’ve got a 5ft SW swell with a solid 13-second period, but the wind is a messy cross-off and it’s all a bit marginal. The wave energy is weak (801), so you’re better off doing something else.

Tuesday the 15th sees the swell jump up to a whopping 15ft to 16ft, but with a strong cross-on wind and lumpy conditions, it’s a hard pass. The combined energy is strong (7301 to 9083), but it’s just too raw and ugly for a good session.

Wednesday the 16th is a bit of a turning point. The swell holds at 15ft from the SW with a long 15-second period, and while the morning is a no-go with onshore wind, the afternoon clears up. The wind goes light onshore, the energy is very strong (9127), and the score bumps up. This is big, expert-only territory. If you’ve got the skills and the right board, Wednesday afternoon is where you start to see the light.

Thursday the 17th and Friday the 18th are still big, but the winds improve. Friday morning is a real standout: a 7ft SW groundswell with a very long 17-second period and clean, cross-off NW wind at 12 mph. The energy is strong (4328), and the setup looks good for a reef like this. That long period will make for some proper shaped waves, but at a beach break it can run a bit straight, so The Well’s reef structure should handle it nicely.

Saturday the 19th holds clean with a 8ft WSW swell, cross-off wind, and moderate energy (2029). It’s not massive, but it’s clean and rideable for those who know the break.

Now, the real standout is a full week away, on Monday the 21st of September. We’ve got an 18ft to 20ft SW swell with a very long 16-second period, and the energy is off the charts (12923 to 18798). The wind is light and cross-on, barely a ripple. This is a beast. It’s expert-only—no question—and the forecast says it might actually be too big for this break. But if you’re a seasoned charger, that Monday afternoon window is the best on offer in the whole outlook. It’s a long-range call, so keep an eye on it.

Tuesday the 22nd backs it up with a 15ft SW swell, 16-second period, clean cross-off wind, and exceptional conditions for experts. The energy is very strong (9257). This is another cracker.

After that, the swell drops off through the 23rd to the 26th, with a few clean windows like Saturday the 26th morning—5ft SW, 16-second period, light offshore wind. Nice and clean, but smaller. Then it builds again towards the end of the month, but the wind turns ugly on the 27th.

So, to wrap it up: the first few days are a bust. Your best bet is Friday the 18th for a clean, solid session, and then the big boys come for Monday the 21st and Tuesday the 22nd—those are the true standouts if you’ve got the nerve. The Well is a reef, so it holds that long-period swell well, but the crowd can show up sometimes, so get in early.

Rusty.

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