The Well surf break

The Well surfForecast / VIC – Far West / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Thursday 19 Mar 2026 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
17.2° 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 Friday (Mar 20) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Well in the next 16 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 24) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Mar 24) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 20th Mar)7.5ft (2.3m) 14s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 21st Mar)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 2AM (Tue 24th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
4
4
2
4
3
2
5
4
3
4
2
0
3
3
1
4
4
3
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2
SW
2
SW
2.3
SW
3
SW
2.5
SW
2.1
SW
2.2
SW
3
SW
3
SW
2.3
SW
2.1
SW
1.8
SW
1.8
SW
1.9
SW
3
SW
2.5
SW
2.3
SW
2.1
SW
1.9
SW
1.8
SW
1.6
SW
Period(s) (?)121214141314141514141313141314131312121212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1169120720202898215817791719335231372065146010531220121038052094180612691065899683
Wind
(km/h)
10
SE
15
SSE
10
E
5
SE
15
SSE
10
E
10
ESE
20
SE
10
NE
5
N
10
SSW
5
NNW
15
SSE
25
SE
15
ESE
10
ESE
20
SE
10
NE
15
NNE
15
NNW
30
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
offonglasscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:49PM
0.56
2:07AM
0.62
2:11PM
0.64
2:09AM
0.59
2:36PM
0.72
2:10AM
0.57
3:04PM
0.76
2:13AM
0.56
3:34PM
0.78
2:18AM
0.58
4:05PM
0.76
2:26AM
0.61
4:38PM
0.70
2:35AM
0.63
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:14AM
0.27
7:52PM
0.19
8:06AM
0.22
8:21PM
0.20
8:07AM
0.15
8:47PM
0.23
8:17AM
0.07
9:10PM
0.28
8:34AM
0.00
9:29PM
0.34
8:56AM
-0.04
9:45PM
0.39
9:22AM
-0.05
9:54PM
0.44
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Sunrise7:28--7:30--7:31--7:31--7:33--7:33--7:35--
Sunset-7:42--7:40--7:38--7:37--7:36--7:35--7:32-
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
Rain (mm)
--------------------5
Temp. °C161716161816171918192419171715161919233018
Feels °C (?)151615161614161615182218161512151818212717
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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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