The Well Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

We’ve got a solid run of swell headed our way for The Well, a reef break that handles a serious S to SW direction. This is a spot for the advanced crew – it’s fairly consistent, but it can get a bit crowded at times, so keep your head on a swivel. Water temp is sitting at 57.6°, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year, nothing weird going on there.

The first real action kicks off on Saturday, 8th of August. Saturday morning brings a solid 7.9ft SW swell with a long 16 second period, and a clean offshore wind from the north. The combined energy is pumping at 2726 (moderate energy), and it’s clean. The afternoon holds up too, with a 7.9ft SW swell at 15 seconds, still offshore from the NNE. This is a good, solid start for experienced surfers. Sunday, 9th, drops a notch to 6.2ft on the morning, but that fresh offshore NNE wind at 19 mph keeps it clean. The swell period drops to 13 seconds, and the energy is still moderate at 1410. It’s a bit smaller, but still worthwhile.

Now, Monday the 10th is a mixed bag. The morning jumps up to a 9.8ft SW swell with a very long 18 second period, and the energy is ramping up hard at 5515 (strong energy). The wind is light and cross-shore, so it’s getting lumpy. This is big, powerful groundswell – great for a reef like this, but the cross-shore wind will make it a bit tricky. The afternoon goes downhill fast: same 9.8ft swell, but a strong 22 mph cross-onshore from the SW ruins it. That’s a write-off.

Tuesday the 11th is back in the game. 9.8ft WSW swell with a 14 second period, and a clean cross-offshore wind from the NNW. The energy is still strong at 3730. It’s a big, clean day, but that’s a lot of water moving – only for the experienced. Wednesday the 12th is a beast. The morning hits 14.8ft from the WSW with a 16 second period, and the energy is massive at 9976 (very strong energy). But the wind is cross-shore from the WNW at 19 mph, so it’s lumpy and messy. The afternoon gets even worse with a 22 mph cross-onshore. This is giant, but ugly. Honestly, from Wednesday afternoon through to Friday the 14th, the wind is cross-onshore and the swell is hanging around 14.8ft to 16.4ft, with energy readings over 10,000. That’s a lot of power, but it’s blown out and choppy. Not a good time for a paddle. If you’ve got a kite, this setup might be more interesting than a surfboard.

Saturday the 15th sees a drop to 11.5ft SW swell, with the wind shifting to a light onshore. Still marginal. Sunday the 16th is where it gets interesting. The morning is glassy with a light offshore from the east, and the swell is 9.8ft from the SW at 14 seconds. The energy is 3025 (moderate). The conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers, and it’s clean. That’s the best window in the first week. Monday the 17th is also a standout: a clear morning with a light offshore from the NE, 8.2ft SW swell at 14 seconds, and clean. The energy is 2605. That’s a beautiful, clean session.

The second week keeps the quality up. Tuesday the 18th morning is a gem: 7.2ft WSW swell, light offshore from the NNE, and clean. Energy is 2894. The afternoon picks up to 8.2ft with a very long 18 second period, but the wind goes cross-shore. Wednesday the 19th has clean offshore winds all day, with a 6.6ft WSW swell at 16-17 seconds. Thursday the 20th morning is also excellent: 9.8ft WSW swell, light offshore, and clean. Energy is 3566. But the true standout of the whole 16-day run is Friday the 21st of August. That morning is described as exceptional for expert surfers. The swell is 11.5ft from the WSW with a 15 second period, the wind is glassy from the ESE, and the energy is massive at 5948. Glassy conditions on a reef with that much power – that’s the one to circle. The afternoon gets a bit choppy, but the morning is pure magic.

Saturday the 22nd keeps the quality with moderate offshore winds and a 7.9ft to 9.8ft WSW swell. Sunday the 23rd fades a bit with a fresh cross-offshore wind and 8.2ft swell, but it’s still clean.

So, the standout window is the morning of Friday the 21st of August – glassy, 11.5ft groundswell, and a reef break. That’s the one. The mornings of Sunday the 16th, Monday the 17th, and Tuesday the 18th are also excellent, clean options. The rest of the period has some big, powerful swell, but the wind is often the enemy. This

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