The Well surf break

The Well surfForecast / VIC – Far West / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Sunday 24 May 2026 AEST
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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
15.6° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Well in the next 16 days are 1.6m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Monday (May 25) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Mon 25th May)4ft (1.2m) 12s
Best Surf 7PM (Mon 25th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 15s
Most Powerful10PM (Mon 25th May)5ft (1.6m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Well over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Sun night, fresh winds from the ESE by Tue afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sun
31
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
4
2
1
1
4
3
2
2
1
2
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
WSW
12
1.2
WSW
11
1.1
SW
16
1.6
SW
14
1.7
SW
14
1.6
SW
14
1.6
SW
14
1.4
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1.1
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
1
SW
12
0.9
WSW
11
0.7
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.9
WSW
13
0.9
WSW
12
1.1
WSW
11
1.3
WSW
11
1
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
341
311
560
1092
1075
990
878
673
529
392
330
278
208
220
336
295
246
254
319
416
335
Wind (km/h)
10
NE
5
NE
10
SE
10
E
20
ESE
30
ESE
30
SE
15
ENE
15
ENE
5
NE
10
ESE
15
SE
5
NE
10
NW
20
SW
20
SW
20
SW
20
SW
15
SW
20
SSW
5
SW
off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
High Tide
3:22AM0.44m
4:42PM0.54m
6:32AM0.41m
4:52PM0.50m
11:16AM0.50m
11:25AM0.59m
11:48AM0.66m
8:48PM0.39m
12:14PM0.71m
9:55PM0.39m
12:40PM0.75m
Low Tide
10:46PM0.37m
9:29AM0.29m
00:06AM0.33m
9:32AM0.40m
1:42AM0.29m
2:49AM0.24m
3:34AM0.19m
7:37PM0.39m
4:11AM0.15m
7:38PM0.38m
4:44AM0.12m
rain showers
light rain
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
mod rain
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:31
7:31
7:31
7:33
7:33
7:33
7:35
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:19
5:17
5:17
5:16
5:16
5:15
5:15
1
1
6
1
Temp °C
14
16
17
14
15
15
14
15
16
14
16
16
16
15
14
14
14
14
13
14
13
12
15
15
12
12
10
8
13
14
12
15
15
16
14
11
11
11
10
9
11
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
WSW
12
1.2
WSW
11
1.1
WSW
11
1.6
SW
14
1.7
SW
14
1.6
SW
14
1.6
SW
14
1.4
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1.1
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
1
SW
12
0.9
WSW
11
0.8
WSW
11
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.9
WSW
13
0.9
WSW
12
1.1
WSW
11
1.3
WSW
11
1.1
WSW
10
Energy kJ
341
311
313
1092
1075
990
878
673
529
392
330
278
204
138
336
295
246
254
319
416
281
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
10
0.6
SSW
13
1.1
SW
16
0.6
SSW
10
1.3
SSW
9
1.3
S
9
1.3
S
8
1
S
8
0.7
S
7
0.7
S
7
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.7
WSW
11
0.7
WSW
11
0.7
SW
12
0.7
SW
12
0.3
SW
16
0.6
SW
14
1
SW
13
Energy kJ
68
131
560
78
260
268
193
111
43
43
216
208
220
121
133
147
144
41
162
335
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
15
0.6
SW
17
0.8
SSW
11
0.1
E
12
0.4
SW
16
1.3
ESE
8
0.8
ESE
7
0.5
ESE
7
0.4
WSW
18
0.3
ESE
6
0.4
S
6
0.6
SSW
14
0.7
SE
7
0.5
ESE
6
0.3
ESE
6
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
11
0.2
E
11
0.2
E
11
Energy kJ
72
179
170
3
90
187
68
26
127
7
11
140
46
23
7
8
9
9
9
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ESE
4
1.2
ESE
6
1.6
ESE
7
2.3
SE
8
2.1
ESE
8
0.6
S
6
0.6
ESE
6
0.9
SE
7
0.5
SE
6
0.9
SSW
4
1.2
SSW
5
1.2
S
5
1.2
S
5
1.2
S
6
1
S
6
Energy kJ
7
107
250
689
507
27
28
65
21
25
78
71
73
86
62
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
2
2
3
2
3
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
Distance (km)
0
0
52
0
21
296
296
0
0
0
15
56
0
0
72
110
412
312
60
110
72
Best forecast wave conditions in Far West of Victoria
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
4
4
4
4
3
2
2
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
5
6
5
4
5
2
3
4
4
3
5
6
4
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
4
4
9
6
7
7
8
6
7
9
8
5
5
5
5
5
6
6
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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.

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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