The Well Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty, lookin’ at the next couple of weeks for The Well. It’s a reef break, and it’s a tricky one, so we gotta be patient.

The first few days are a write-off, I’m not gonna lie. Tuesday and Wednesday of this week are a mess. We’ve got a solid 12ft to 7ft SW swell (combined swell energy 3551 to 2538) but the wind is howling from the SW, punchin’ it cross-onshore. It’s lumpy, choppy, and just plain ugly. You’d be paddling into a washing machine. Not worth your time.

Thursday (the 6th) is a bit of a tease. The swell drops to 5ft from the SW with a long 16-second period, and the wind shifts NW, giving us a clean morning. The energy is moderate (1030). You might get a wave, but it’s a gamble.

Now, Friday (August 7th) is where it starts to get interesting. The swell bumps up to 8ft, swinging to the WSW, with a long 15-second period. The wind dies right down – glassy in the afternoon. This is a proper window for experienced surfers. The water is 58°, which is about average for the time of year. The combined energy is strong (3898 to 3974), and with that offshore seabreeze in the morning, the sets will be clean. This is the standout of the first week.

Saturday (August 8th) keeps that 8ft SW swell pumpin’ with a proper NNE offshore breeze all day. It’s clean, it’s powerful, and it’s a ripper for anyone who knows what they’re doing. The energy is still strong (3515). This is your other top pick for the first week. The crowds are a possibility here, so get in early.

Sunday (August 9th) gets a bit wild. The swell drops to 7ft, but the wind cranks up from the NNE at 25 mph. It’s offshore, so it’s clean, but paddlin’ out will be a battle. Not for the faint-hearted.

Then from Monday (August 10th) through to Thursday (August 14th), the ocean goes absolutely mental. We’re talkin’ 16ft to 23ft swell from the WSW, with combined energy readings over 9000, peaking at 18185. The wind is a cross-shore mess. This is way too big for The Well, even for experts. It’s more of a kite-surfing show than a paddle-in surf session. The swell is too big for this break.

Now, for the second week, the real gem is Friday, August 14th. The swell drops to a still-chunky 16ft from the SW, and the wind swings NW, giving us a clean, cross-offshore morning. The energy is massive (11545). This is “exceptional for expert surfers” territory. It’s a long way out, but it’s the one to circle on the calendar. The period is a very long 16 seconds, so this will be a powerful, grinding groundswell.

Saturday (August 15th) keeps the 16ft SW swell with a clean NW wind, but the quality drops just a touch. Sunday (August 16th) sees the swell easing to 12ft, and the wind is light, keeping it clean. The energy is still strong at 4189. Things start to settle down.

So, if you’re a beginner, stay away for the whole 16 days. For the experienced crew, lock in the mornings of Friday, August 7th and Saturday, August 8th for the first week, and if you’re feeling brave and patient, Friday, August 14th is the big one.

Rusty.

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