The Well Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let's get into it, folks. Rusty here, checking in on the surf outlook from the charts.

The Well is the only break on the cards this whole run, and it’s a reef setup that takes a solid south swell. The water temp is sitting at 57°, which is pretty much what you'd expect for this time of year—nothing weird going on there. The week starts off with a good amount of size but some messy trade wind sideshore action.

We’ve got some building swell from the first day. Monday the 17th shows clean 8 ft SW groundswell, with a nice long 16-second period and light cross-off winds. The energy is moderate to strong at 2887 and 3348. This is excellent for experienced surfers but a bit much for anyone still finding their feet.

Tuesday the 18th is the real standout. Morning sees 6 ft SW swell with a 14-second period and proper 16 mph offshore wind from the NNE. That’s clean, lined-up reef perfection. The combined energy sits at 1985 (moderate), but the wind direction is near perfect. This is the day to be in the water. The afternoon stays clean with the same size and a slight drop in wind. Crowds are possible here, so get out early.

Wednesday the 19th drops right off. Swell is down to 4 ft, and although the wind stays offshore, the energy is weak at 643. Thursday the 20th sees a weird shift—size jumps to 7 ft but period drops to 8 seconds, and the wind goes cross-shore with chop. Not worth the paddle.

From Friday the 21st through to Sunday the 23rd, the swell is pumping but the wind is all over the place. Friday and Saturday bring 7 ft to 13 ft SW swell with moderate cross-onshore and cross winds, making it choppy. The energy is strong, over 3000, but the conditions are messy. This is more of a kite-surfing show.

Sunday the 23rd afternoon is another call-out. Swell is 12 ft SW with a 16-second period, gentle cross-off wind, and combined energy of 5649. The report says exceptional for experts. That’s huge, hollow, and powerful. Only for the brave.

The following week gets a bit hit-and-miss. Monday the 24th is okay in the morning—8 ft, clean cross-off—but the afternoon turns onshore and dies. Tuesday and Wednesday are poor with weak swell and onshore slop.

Thursday the 27th morning might be worth a look—6 ft SW groundswell at 17 seconds, light cross wind, but only a marginal score. Friday the 28th morning is clean with 7 ft SW at 15 seconds and a whisper of cross-off wind. Energy is moderate at 2297.

Now, the big one on the horizon: Saturday the 29th morning. We’ve got a massive 16 ft SW swell hitting, period 12 seconds, combined energy at 7008, with light cross-off wind. That’s huge and dangerous. Only for the absolute experts. The afternoon drops to 13 ft and gets choppy.

Sunday the 30th cleans up again with 7 ft to 7 ft SW swell, long 14-15 second period, and light cross-off wind. A solid, clean session for experienced surfers.

Monday the 31st rolls in with 12 ft to 10 ft WSW swell, genuine 12 mph offshore wind from the NNE, and moderate energy around 3000-4000. That’s another expert-only standout with clean, powerful lines.

Into the first of September, the swell holds at 7 ft to 8 ft with offshore wind, but the energy starts to fade and the wind picks up to a fresh breeze. Still rideable, but not the peak.

Best bet? Tuesday the 18th for the cleanest, most manageable size with perfect offshore wind. And keep an eye on Sunday the 23rd afternoon or Sunday the 30th for some proper groundswell.

The only downside is it’s all The Well, so crowds are sometimes an issue. Get there early.

Rusty out.

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