The Well surf break

The Well surfForecast / VIC – Far West / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Thursday 26 Mar 2026 AEDT
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The Well surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's The Well sea temperature is
17.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 (Mar 29) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Well in the next 16 days are 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 29) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 01) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Sun 29th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 15s
Best Surf11AM (Sun 29th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sun 29th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Well over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Thu afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Thu night, calm by Sun morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
5
3
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
3
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.3
SW
4
SSW
4
SSW
2.4
SW
2.2
SW
2.1
SW
2.5
SW
2.5
SW
3
SSW
3
SW
2.5
SW
2.2
SSW
2.1
SW
2
SSW
2
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.2
SSW
1
SSW
1.4
WSW
Period(s) (?)14109131212121215141313121213131214131210
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1991319722521945146212001890219541453152224316221243111713841028508811454260363
Wind
(km/h)
35
SSW
35
S
30
S
25
SSW
25
SSW
20
S
15
S
15
S
5
S
15
S
10
ENE
10
ENE
10
SE
15
NNE
15
NNE
10
NE
20
NNE
10
NNW
25
W
10
W
15
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononononononcross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crossoffoffcross-
off
offcross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:14PM
0.63
2:42AM
0.64
5:59PM
0.55
2:42AM
0.63
2:23AM
0.61
1:47AM
0.59
1:49PM
0.34
1:23AM
0.58
1:01PM
0.44
1:18AM
0.57
1:17PM
0.55
1:22AM
0.57
1:40PM
0.63
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:54PM
0.48
10:17AM
0.03
9:29PM
0.50
10:43AM
0.11
10:58AM
0.21
10:01AM
0.31
5:44PM
0.31
8:05AM
0.34
6:44PM
0.27
7:27AM
0.29
7:20PM
0.25
7:22AM
0.22
Thu
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Sunrise--7:37--7:37--7:39--7:39--7:41--7:41--7:41
Sunset7:31--7:30--7:28--7:27--7:24--7:23--7:22--
light rain
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cloud
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Rain (mm)
55-------------------
Temp. °C131313141616171515171515222322282622241716
Feels °C (?)64571212141314151313202019252219211614
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Information about the The Well Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for The Well may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a holiday in Far West of Victoria? If you are looking for accommodation near The Well, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Far West of Victoria, consider staying in Warrnambool which is 42 km (26 miles) away.

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