The Well Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let’s take a look at The Well.

We’ve got a big 16-day window ahead, but it starts off pretty rough. The first few days are a write-off, honestly. On Tuesday 28 July, the swell is already pumping at 8ft from the SW with a 16-second period, and the combined energy is a very strong 2944, but the wind is a fresh NNW cross-off at 22 mph. That’s not the problem—the problem is the swell is already too big for this break, and it’s only going to get bigger. The real standout is a long way off, so we’ve got a gap of nearly a week of poor to marginal conditions before things turn around.

The first real light comes on Friday 31 July morning. The swell drops to 7ft from the SW, period 12 seconds, energy moderate at 1415. The wind is light and cross-off from the NNW at 6 mph, and the water is about 58°F—normal for the time of year. That’s clean, but it’s still a big wave for a reef, only for advanced surfers. Saturday 1 August morning is a step up: 8ft SW swell with a 17-second period, energy 3721, and a light N cross-off. That’s a long-period groundswell, perfect for a reef like The Well, and the wind is clean. The Saturday afternoon is even better—12ft, 18-second period, energy 7295, and a moderate NNW cross-off. That’s the first real standout. The waves will have serious power and shape, and the wind keeps it clean. But remember, 12ft is only for experienced surfers; beginners should stay well away.

Sunday 2 August goes back to rubbish with strong onshore winds, so skip that. The next big moment is Wednesday 5 August afternoon. The swell is 8ft from the SW, 17-second period, energy 3044, and the wind is glassy—calm from the W. That’s about as clean as it gets. The waves will be long, powerful, and perfectly lined up on the reef. That’s a session to mark on the calendar, but it’s still a solid size for a reef break.

Then Thursday 6 August morning keeps the vibe going: 6ft SW swell, 16-second period, energy 1626, and a gentle offshore from the N. That’s clean, man. The size is more manageable, still a good wave for experienced surfers.

The very last call is on Sunday 9 August morning: 8ft from the WSW, 16-second period, energy 3062, with a gentle N cross-off. That’s another excellent window for the advanced crew, and the crowds are listed as “sometimes” so you might have some company, but it’s worth it.

The real standout, the one I’d be watching closest, is that Wednesday 5 August afternoon glassy session. The wind is dead calm, the swell is a solid 8ft from the SW at a very long 17 seconds—that’s a dream combo for The Well. No wind, just pure reef energy. The Saturday 1 August afternoon is a close second with that 12ft, 18-second groundswell and clean cross-off.

After that, the swell drops off. The 12 August Wednesday morning and afternoon are huge—21ft and 20ft—but that’s too big for this break, and the energy is extreme (15601 and 15920). That’s for the big-wave chargers only, and even then, the wind is cross-off, but the size is a monster.

So overall, the first week is a bust, but from Friday 31 July to Sunday 9 August, there are some proper windows, especially the 5th and the 1st. The rest of the second week is a mix of marginal and too big. Keep an eye on the forecasts, because this spot can fire when it all lines up.

Rusty.

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