The Well Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, mate, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for The Well.

Alright, this one’s a bit of a slow burn, and honestly, the start of the period is a write-off. We’ve got a big gap of a few days with nothing worth paddling out for. The first real chance to even think about it comes on Sunday the 27th of July, but even then, it’s just a whisper of a wave. The real story here is the second week, where a solid run of groundswell lines up with some proper offshore winds.

The weekend of the 26th and 27th of July is pretty grim. Saturday the 25th is a total no-go – 13ft of lumpy, cross-onshore slop with a 19 mph wind. Not fun. Sunday the 26th is a bit smaller, but still cross-shore and choppy. The swell is a messy 8ft from the SW at 11 seconds, so not much energy (1609). You’re better off giving it a miss.

Monday the 27th of July is where we start to see a glimmer. The swell drops to 7ft from the SW, but the wind swings to a cross-offshore from the NNW. The wave comment says "clean", and the energy is still moderate (1153). It’s not a standout, but it’s the first session that’s actually surfable. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no dramas there.

We get a bit of a bump into Tuesday the 28th, but it’s a nasty one. 12ft to 13ft of SW groundswell, but a cross-onshore gale of 22 to 28 mph makes it a total mess. That’s a hard pass.

Now, Wednesday the 29th of July is the first real standout in the long-range. The swell is a solid 16ft from the SW, with a 15-second period. That’s a serious groundswell (10088 combined energy). The wind is a moderate cross-onshore, so it’ll be a bit choppy, but for advanced surfers, this is a proper session. It’s a big wave, so beginners stay on the beach.

Thursday the 30th of July and Friday the 31st of July are a bit of a mix. Thursday drops to 8ft with a light cross-onshore, so it’s average. Friday the 31st of July sees a 10ft SW swell with a 14-second period, and a clean cross-offshore wind from the NW in the morning. That’s a better bet, with moderate energy (3565). Afternoon gets a bit cross-shore and messy.

The real magic starts to line up for the first week of August. Saturday the 1st of August is promising. A 10ft SW groundswell with a very long 17-second period (5309 energy) and a gentle cross-shore wind. The sets will be long and powerful, perfect for a reef like The Well. Sunday the 2nd of August is the absolute highlight. The swell is 12ft from the SW, but the period is a massive 18 seconds (8416 energy). The wind is a light onshore from the SW, but the wave comment says "exceptional surf conditions for expert surfers". This is the one to circle on the calendar. It’s a groundswell of the highest quality, and while it’s a bit onshore, the power is unreal.

Monday the 3rd of August keeps the energy going. 12ft from the SW with a 15-second period, and a light cross-offshore wind from the NE in the morning. By the afternoon, it goes glassy with a slight air from the ESE. That’s clean, clean, clean. The wave comment is "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers". This is a very close second best.

Tuesday the 4th of August is another solid day. 10ft to 12ft from the SSW and S, with a moderate offshore wind from the NNE. Clean, powerful, and for the experienced crew. After Wednesday the 5th, the swell starts to drop off, but it stays clean through the rest of the week with offshore winds, just smaller. By Friday the 7th and Saturday the 8th, the energy drops right off and the wind turns onshore, ending the run.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a dud, but the second week is a proper run of quality groundswell with clean winds. The standout is Sunday the 2nd of August with that 18-second groundswell, and Monday the 3rd of August runs it a close second with glassy conditions. If you’re an advanced surfer, that’s your window.

Stay safe, and get after it.

Rusty.

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