The Well Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. The only game in town for the next 16 days is The Well, a heavy reef set-up that demands respect. The water temp is sitting at 59°F – about average for this time of year, so nothing weird going on there.

Right now, it’s a bit of a waiting game. The first few days are a struggle. Tuesday afternoon, July 21st, kicks off with a 8ft WSW swell but the wind is a messy cross-off from the NNW at 12 mph. The combined energy is pumping at 1793, but the report says it’s marginal. Wednesday the 22nd is a write-off with building onshore winds and a jump to 8ft – just ugly. Thursday and Friday the 23rd and 24th see a massive, angry swell pushing 16ft to 18ft with strong cross-on winds (18-21 mph). That’s pure chaos, not for paddling. The combined energy hits 12789 on Friday morning – that’s a freight train of power. This whole stretch is for kite surfers only, not us.

We finally get a window of calm on Sunday the 26th. The swell drops to 8ft from the SW, but the wind goes light cross-shore. It’s still marginal, but the ocean starts to breathe. Monday the 27th is a step up – 10ft from the west with a clean cross-off breeze. The energy is 1946, and the quality is starting to turn.

Now, here’s where it gets good. Tuesday, July 28th is the standout. The morning is clean with a 13ft WSW swell and light NNW cross-off wind. But the afternoon is the real gem – glassy conditions, a 15ft SW swell with a 14-second period, and the combined energy is 8754. That’s proper groundswell, and for a reef like The Well, that long period will wrap in beautifully. This is exceptional for experts. The water will be smooth as glass.

Wednesday the 29th morning is a monster – 18ft SW swell with a 14-second period, but the wind is clean off from the NNE. The energy is 21998. Honestly, that might be too big even for this spot, but if you’re a seasoned charger, it’s a window of pure power. The afternoon gets scrambled with some rain showers.

The rest of the first week of August is a mixed bag. Thursday the 30th is clean with 12ft SSW swell – solid for experienced surfers. Friday the 31st fades a bit. But then Saturday, August 1st, is another beauty. The morning is clear with a 6ft SW groundswell, 16-second period, and clean offshore wind from the north at 9 mph. The afternoon goes glassy. This is a classic, clean, long-period swell at a manageable size. Combined energy is 2298 – not overwhelming, but the quality will be top-notch. The crowds are listed as “sometimes” at The Well, so expect a few heads out there, but it’s a big reef.

Sunday the 2nd and Monday the 3rd keep the quality with clean offshore winds and 5ft to 6ft SW swell. The period stays long (13-14 seconds), so the waves will have shape and push. Tuesday the 4th starts promising with an 8ft SW swell and 16-second period, but the wind swings onshore and gets ugly by the afternoon. The last couple of days (August 5th) are a mess with direct onshore winds.

So, the two true standouts to circle on your calendar: Tuesday afternoon, July 28th – glassy, 15ft SW groundswell, this is the best of the best. And Saturday, August 1st – clean, offshore, 6ft SW with a 16-second period, perfect for a long session. Everything else is either too big, too windy, or just a solid supporting cast.

Rusty.

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