Surf Forecasts:
The Well surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 16s period, SW swell with onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 17,357 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 11s 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 (Jul 26) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. 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 6.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 10s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 20ft (6.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 20ft (6.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Well over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s chew the fat on this one. The Well is the only spot on the menu for the next 16 days, and it starts a bit slow. Sunday the 26th through Tuesday the 28th, the swell is there but the wind is all wrong – side or onshore, so it’s a bumpy, low-quality start.
But hold up, Wednesday the 29th of July is a beast. A massive SW groundswell with a 16-second period hits. We’re looking at 18ft in the morning and 15ft in the afternoon. The combined energy is through the roof. But here’s the catch: at The Well, a reef break, this long-period energy is going to be raw and powerful. That size is for experts only, and with a fresh onshore wind, it’s going to be lumpy and heavy. This is more of a “watch the freak show” day than a surf session.
It stays choppy through Thursday the 30th with cross-onshore wind, so that’s a dud.
Now, the real highlight is Friday, August 1st. This is the one. The swell drops to a manageable 8ft in the morning, bumping to 10ft in the afternoon, still from the SW. The period is a very long 17 seconds – perfect for a reef to reel off some classic lines. The wind is going light and cross-offshore from the NW, so it’ll be clean all day. The energy is strong, but the quality is there. This is a prime day for experienced surfers.
Sunday, August 2nd, is also a good one. A moderate offshore from the NNE keeps the 10ft, 15-second swell clean and tidy. Another solid day on the cards.
The size drops on Monday the 3rd (6ft), and then it gets ugly again on Tuesday the 4th with a massive 21ft, lumpy, onshore mess. Forget that.
We get another clean-up on Wednesday, August 6th. The swell is back to 10ft with a 14-second period, light cross-offshore wind, and clean conditions. A very solid mid-week option.
Then, for the connoisseur, Friday, August 7th. The swell is only 6ft, but the period is a luxurious 20 seconds. The wind is glassy, dead offshore from the NNE, with barely a breath of air. This is the perfect recipe for The Well – small, clean, long-period groundswell that will run down the reef like a train. The wave energy is moderate, but the quality of the ride will be absolutely top-shelf.
The final days show continued clean offshore winds and a big, long-period pulse on Monday, August 10th (15ft, 20-second period, offshore), but that’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it.
In short: circle Friday, August 1st for power and clean conditions. Circle Friday, August 7th for a pure, small-wave magic session. The Well is on.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 7°C on Tue afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the W by Tue afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri morning, min 6°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Tue night, calm by Fri afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 14 | W 11 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2332 | 1437 | 1176 | 1047 | 1147 | 1435 | 4005 | 2155 | 3352 | 7062 | 15279 | 9383 | 3761 | 2456 | 2013 | 1565 | 1213 | 1017 | 992 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:58PM0.64m | 12:57PM0.68m | 1:09PM0.71m | 1:24PM0.74m | 11:34PM0.36m | 1:41PM0.76m | 00:24AM0.41m | 1:57PM0.76m | 1:03AM0.45m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 11:59PM0.17m | 1:20AM0.20m | 3:51AM0.19m | 5:06AM0.16m | 9:04PM0.34m | 5:54AM0.13m | 8:38PM0.33m | 6:32AM0.11m | 8:35PM0.31m | ||||||||||
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 | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — |
mm | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 |
Feels °C | 8 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 4 | -1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | — | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 119 | 1437 | 1176 | 1047 | 1147 | 1435 | 4005 | 1500 | 3352 | 7062 | — | 9383 | 3761 | 2456 | 2013 | 1565 | 1213 | 1017 | 992 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | — | SW 12 | — | W 15 | — | S 10 | — | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 84 | 130 | 96 | 141 | 145 | 268 | — | 303 | — | 104 | — | 849 | — | 304 | 153 | 63 | 162 | 537 | 804 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 9 | — | S 9 | — | — | — | WSW 20 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 23 | SSE 8 | — | — |
| kJ | 27 | 42 | 67 | 42 | — | 6 | — | — | — | 455 | — | — | — | — | — | 21 | 13 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | — | — | — | NNW 4 | — | NNW 5 | W 11 | W 9 | — | SW 16 | WSW 15 | S 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2332 | — | — | — | 11 | — | 59 | 2155 | 2372 | — | 15279 | 8380 | 695 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 72 | 60 | 41 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 89 | 455 | 461 | 72 | 604 | 1283 | 116 | 72 | 110 | 41 | 0 | 60 | 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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