Surf Forecasts:
The Well surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 18s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 18s period, WSW swell with 7,983 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period with SW swell.
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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.8m and 17s. 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 3.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Well over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what’s coming down the line for The Well.
The forecast is starting off with a bang. Sunday the 23rd is looking like a serious standout for the crew who know what they’re doing. We’ve got a solid 12ft SW groundswell, with a 14-second period, pushing massive energy into this exposed reef. The combined energy is a whopping 5774, which is strong. The kicker? A clean, cross-off wind from the NNW at 9 mph. That’s going to be smooth, powerful, and a proper test for advanced surfers only. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing weird there.
Monday the 24th hangs in there with an 8ft SW swell, still a 14-second period, and light offshore winds in the morning. That’s clean, solid, experienced-level surf. The energy is still moderate at 2429. Tuesday morning, the 25th, is a gem – glassy conditions, 8ft SW swell, and a 13-second period. The combined energy is 2857, and it’s going to be smooth as silk for a few hours before the afternoon wind turns onshore and messes it up.
The pattern gets a bit lumpy from Wednesday the 26th through Thursday the 27th. The swell drops and the wind goes cross-on, making things choppy. Not great for paddling, but if you’re desperate, there’s still a 6ft to 7ft swell in the mix.
Now, the real standout for the week ahead is Friday the 28th. The morning session is an absolute highlight. The swell pumps back up to 12ft, but this time from the WSW with a 17-second period. That’s a very long, powerful groundswell, and the combined energy jumps to 7491. Wind is a light cross-shore breeze at 6 mph. This is a big, clean, deep-water reef wave – it’s going to be world-class. The afternoon gets a bit trickier with a cross-on wind, but the morning is the one to circle.
Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th are a mixed bag. The wind stays cross-on, and the swell varies. Sunday afternoon sees a huge 15ft SW swell with a 16-second period, and the energy climbs to 10796, but the wind is light cross-on, so it’s going to be a bit lumpy and messy for the size. That’s a beast of a wave, but it’s a tough one.
The second week is looking promising but less certain. Monday the 31st morning could be another cracker – 12ft SW swell, 16-second period, cross-off wind, clean. The energy is 6704. That’s a solid call. The following days see a lot of strong wind, especially from the 3rd of September onwards, where we get a 20ft SW swell on Thursday afternoon with a 14-second period, but the wind is howling at 25 mph cross-on. That’s not surfable; that’s a kite session. The energy is 13795, but it’s going to be a washing machine.
The Well is a rare, consistent reef that only works for the advanced. If you’re not an expert, steer clear of anything over 8ft, which is most of this forecast. Crowds are possible, so get in early. The best of the best is the morning of Friday the 28th and the morning of Monday the 31st. Go get it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 11 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 | WSW 19 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 6997 | 4201 | 5649 | 3515 | 2390 | 1749 | 1671 | 2305 | 1969 | 3420 | 2914 | 1132 | 1230 | 735 | 1585 | 4227 | 7454 | 5848 | 3970 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 1:46PM0.61m | 1:10PM0.64m | 12:57PM0.67m | 11:58PM0.28m | 12:58PM0.70m | 11:54PM0.34m | 1:06PM0.72m | 00:15AM0.41m | 1:15PM0.72m | 00:40AM0.48m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 10:12PM0.13m | 10:32PM0.17m | 10:47PM0.22m | 10:16PM0.28m | 4:28AM0.24m | 8:43PM0.31m | 5:26AM0.20m | 8:03PM0.31m | 6:04AM0.16m | 7:47PM0.29m | |||||||||
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 | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 7 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 10 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
Feels °C | 7 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 11 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 | WSW 19 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 6997 | 4201 | 5649 | 3515 | 2390 | 1749 | 1671 | 2305 | 1969 | 3420 | 2914 | 1132 | 1230 | 735 | 1224 | 4227 | 7454 | 5848 | 3970 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | SW 17 | — | — | WSW 20 | WSW 20 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | SSW 11 | SW 18 | WSW 13 | SSW 11 | S 8 | WSW 21 | WSW 11 | S 11 | — | — |
| kJ | 731 | 1573 | — | — | 39 | 37 | 126 | 552 | 957 | 140 | 50 | 946 | 206 | 69 | 943 | 1016 | 37 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 24 | SW 15 | S 8 | SW 13 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 22 | 171 | 51 | 406 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | — | — | — | WSW 3 | SSW 7 | — | — | — | W 12 | WSW 13 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | 7 | 131 | — | — | — | 734 | 1585 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 97 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 0 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 72 | 0 |
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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).
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