The Well Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve been staring at the charts for The Well. It’s a solid reef setup that only works for advanced surfers, and the next 16 days are a real rollercoaster. We’ve got a slow start, then a window of absolute quality, before things get wild and messy. The combined wave energy is moderate right now, sitting at 1183, but it’s about to ramp up fast.

Thursday the 6th is a bit of a write-off – morning has some 5ft swell from the WSW with a very long 16-second period, but the wind is cross-off and the call is marginal. The water is 58°, which is about average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there. The afternoon gets worse with a cross-shore chop and a score that’s not worth chasing.

Now, Friday the 7th is where it starts to get interesting. The morning is clean with a light cross-off breeze and a solid 8ft swell from the WSW, 15-second period. That’s a lot of energy (4032) and the water will be glassy in the afternoon with the wind dropping to glass. This is excellent for experienced surfers – the long period is a groundswell, and at a reef like The Well, those waves will be holding up nicely. This is one of the true standouts.

Saturday the 8th keeps the quality up with a 8ft swell from the SW, 16-second period, and a clean offshore wind from the NNE at 15 mph. The combined energy is strong at 2726. The morning is the pick. Sunday the 9th is a step down, but still clean with a 7ft swell and a cross-off breeze.

Then things go nuts. Monday the 10th sees a massive 15ft swell from the WSW, with an 18-second period, and the combined energy explodes to 12496. That’s heavy, heavy energy. The morning is a complete mess with cross-onshore wind, but the afternoon cleans up with a cross-off. Still, 15ft is too big for anyone but experts. Tuesday the 11th drops to 10ft, but it’s still windy and the quality is marginal.

Wednesday the 12th is a monster – 16ft swell from the WSW, 18-second period, and the energy hits 15787. The file says the swell is too big for this break, and I agree. That’s a no-go for paddling, but if you’re into tow surfing or kite surfing, the setup might be more interesting. The wind is cross-on and strong.

Thursday the 13th is even bigger – 26ft swell from the SW, 17-second period, and an insane 38421 combined energy. Again, too big for The Well. Friday the 14th through Sunday the 16th is still oversized, with 15ft and 13ft swells, but the wind is messy and the conditions are poor. Not worth it.

Monday the 17th brings a welcome drop to 7ft from the SW, 14-second period, with a light cross-off breeze and excellent conditions for experienced surfers. The energy is moderate at 1720. This is another good window.

Tuesday the 18th is a beauty – morning glassy, with a 10ft swell from the WSW, 15-second period, and a combined energy of 3364. That’s a standout morning. The wind is glass, so the reef will be perfect. Wednesday the 19th has a 8ft swell from the WSW, 16-second period, with a clean offshore breeze from the NNE. Excellent conditions again.

Thursday the 20th is a bit of a letdown, with a 8ft swell and moderate cross-off wind, but it’s still clean. Friday the 21st closes the period with a 8ft swell from the WSW, 16-second period, and a light cross-off breeze. The morning is excellent for experienced surfers.

So, the real standouts are Friday the 7th for that glassy afternoon, and Tuesday the 18th for the morning glass. Both have solid, long-period groundswell with clean winds. This is a spot for advanced crew only, and when it’s on, it’s on. Crowds can be an issue at The Well (sometimes crowded), so get in early.

Rusty.

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