
Surf Forecasts:
The Well surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 15,225 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 16s 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.5m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Well in the next 16 days are 5.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 18ft (5.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 18ft (5.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 18ft (5.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Well over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey folks, it's Rusty here. I'm looking at the forecast for The Well, and it's a bit of a mixed bag. We've got some serious swell on the horizon, but the wind is going to be a real pain for a solid stretch.
Right now, we're in a bit of a lull. The first session that's really worth paddling out for is on Wednesday morning, the 22nd of July. It's small, with a 5ft swell from the SW, but the wind is cross-offshore from the NW, which will keep it clean. The water’s at 59°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year. The combined energy is a solid 1114, so there's a bit of push.
But honestly, don't get too excited for that first day. The real story is the waiting game. From Wednesday afternoon right through to Saturday morning, the 25th, it's a write-off. The westerly winds are howling, cross-on and choppy, turning the 10ft to 18ft SW swells into a mushy, blown-out mess. The wave energy is massive - hitting 7478 on Thursday morning and peaking at 12882 on Friday morning - but it's all for nothing with that wind.
We need to wait until Sunday, the 26th of July, for the wind to ease. The swell is still a solid 8ft from the WSW, but the cross-breeze will keep it from being perfect. It's marginal, but you can get out there.
Now, here's where it gets interesting. Monday, the 27th of July, is your first real standout. The morning is clean with a light cross-offshore NW breeze and a 10ft SW swell. The energy is a lively 1913. But the afternoon session is the pick of the early run: a light breeze and an 12ft WSW swell with a 12-second period, pushing the combined energy to 7110. The waves at The Well will be well-shaped and powerful.
The absolute best bet on offer, though, is Tuesday, the 28th of July. The afternoon session is looking glassy with a 13ft SW groundswell on a 15-second period. Zero wind. The wave energy is a huge 7000. This is a proper reef-break session for advanced surfers only – the swell is over 8ft, so it's expert territory. The long period will make it a bit heaving and straight on the takeoff, but for the crew that knows the ledge, it will be some of the best waves of the season.
After that, we have a run of good, clean days through to Friday, the 31st, with smaller swells in the 6ft to 8ft range and offshore to cross-offshore winds. It's consistent and fun for the experienced crew.
Looking further out, the first week of August has some big numbers on the charts. Saturday, the 1st of August, looks promising again with a 10ft SW swell and a very long 16-second period, with clean morning conditions. Then, Monday, the 3rd of August, shows a massive 16ft SW swell with a 16 mph offshore wind from the north. The combined energy is a staggering 17226. However, the forecast says it's likely too big for even this break. That's one for the absolute big-wave chargers only, and even then, it's a long way out, so keep an eye on it.
There's a bit of a gap in quality after that, with the wind turning back onshore from the 5th of August. So, lock in the 28th of July as your day to circle. Glassy, powerful, and clean. Don't sleep on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri night, min 9°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Sat morning, calm by Mon afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
734 | 2144 | 5716 | 7478 | 8402 | 14554 | 12882 | 10393 | 7670 | 5593 | 4168 | 2637 | 1624 | 1555 | 1597 | 1913 | 3766 | 3511 | 4119 | 7000 | 5550 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:15PM0.62m | 5:27AM0.54m | 3:13PM0.60m | 6:55AM0.52m | 2:51PM0.58m | 1:48PM0.60m | 12:58PM0.64m | 12:57PM0.68m | 1:09PM0.71m | ||||||||||||
Low Tide | 10:22PM0.11m | 9:53AM0.44m | 10:50PM0.12m | 9:42AM0.50m | 11:20PM0.14m | 11:59PM0.17m | 1:20AM0.20m | 3:51AM0.19m | |||||||||||||
7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | |
— | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | |
mm | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
Feels °C | 7 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 15 | — | — | — | — | S 11 | SW 11 | S 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
734 | — | — | — | — | — | 12882 | — | — | — | — | 160 | 1624 | 96 | 1597 | 1913 | 2554 | 3511 | 4119 | 7000 | 5550 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 11 | S 11 | SW 16 | SW 15 | — | SW 14 | — | — | — | — |
2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 87 | 146 | 68 | 141 | — | 790 | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 17 | SW 16 | — | S 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 27 | 68 | — | 28 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | WSW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | — | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | — | WSW 11 | — | — | WSW 12 | — | — | — | — |
378 | 2144 | 5716 | 7478 | 8402 | 14554 | — | 10393 | 7670 | 5593 | 4168 | 2637 | — | 1555 | — | — | 3766 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 60 | 72 | 72 | 116 | 131 | 131 | 130 | 645 | 97 | 97 | 72 | 72 | 60 | 60 | 15 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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 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).
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.
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