The Well surf break

The Well surfForecast / VIC – Far West / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Friday 29 May 2026 AEST
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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
15.5° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

The Well surf forecast from 29 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 4 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 25ft (7.5m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 25ft (7.5m), 13s period, SW swell with 18,561 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 1 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s 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 Monday (Jun 01) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 12s period. 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 7.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 1st Jun)11ft (3.5m) 12s
Best Surf 4PM (Thu 4th Jun)25ft (7.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 4PM (Thu 4th Jun)25ft (7.5m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 8°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Sun night, strong winds from the N by Mon afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Mon night, light winds from the NW by Wed night).

Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Fri
5
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
0
0
0
3
4
2
1
4
3
1
0
0
3
3
!
3
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
12
2.4
W
11
3.5
WSW
9
4
WSW
10
4.5
WSW
12
3.5
SW
12
3
SW
12
2.3
SW
11
1.2
SW
11
1.3
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1.6
W
15
1.3
SW
14
2.5
W
8
3
W
8
4
WSW
8
7.5
SW
13
4.5
SW
11
3
SW
9
1.3
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
250
213
1482
1984
3138
5492
3904
2296
1350
338
813
853
1074
716
690
1272
2086
18561
5074
1475
885
Wind (km/h)
20
NW
20
NW
25
WNW
30
W
35
WSW
25
WSW
10
W
20
N
40
N
35
N
25
NNE
20
N
25
W
35
WSW
30
WSW
15
NW
20
NW
20
NW
40
NNW
50
W
45
WSW
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
High Tide
12:14PM0.71m
9:55PM0.39m
12:40PM0.75m
10:38PM0.40m
1:07PM0.77m
11:13PM0.41m
1:35PM0.77m
11:46PM0.43m
2:04PM0.77m
00:18AM0.44m
2:35PM0.76m
00:51AM0.45m
3:05PM0.73m
Low Tide
4:11AM0.15m
7:38PM0.38m
4:44AM0.12m
7:50PM0.37m
5:18AM0.09m
8:05PM0.37m
5:51AM0.07m
8:23PM0.37m
6:24AM0.05m
8:45PM0.38m
6:57AM0.06m
9:12PM0.38m
7:28AM0.08m
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7:33
7:35
7:35
7:37
7:37
7:37
7:39
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5:15
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:14
5:14
2
3
4
2
2
2
6
2
3
3
9
3
3
5
10
2
Temp °C
12
14
13
12
13
13
11
10
12
13
13
14
14
12
12
12
14
14
14
11
13
8
9
8
5
6
7
7
3
4
6
9
10
10
5
5
7
8
10
6
0
5
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
12
0.2
SSW
17
0.3
SW
16
0.1
SW
18
3.5
SW
12
3
SW
12
2.3
SW
11
1.2
SW
11
1.3
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1.6
W
15
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
13
1.7
SSW
13
0.4
SW
18
1.1
SW
15
1.3
SW
16
Energy kJ
250
184
29
39
12
3904
2296
1350
338
813
853
1074
716
569
890
84
492
875
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
W
12
0.4
WSW
10
0.1
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.1
E
10
0.1
SW
20
1
S
11
1.1
W
10
1.3
W
10
1.3
SW
14
0.6
S
9
0.6
S
8
0.3
SW
19
0.8
SW
12
0.7
SW
19
Energy kJ
98
37
2
8
2
15
247
231
332
659
56
51
59
187
369
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
6
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
10
0.6
SW
18
0.9
S
11
0.8
S
10
0.7
S
10
0.1
SW
20
0.3
SW
19
0.4
SW
19
0.6
SW
19
0.8
SW
19
Energy kJ
2
2
2
194
191
130
87
16
59
131
290
450
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
W
5
1.6
W
6
2.4
W
11
3.5
WSW
9
4
WSW
10
4.5
WSW
12
0.6
N
3
1.1
N
4
1.7
NNW
5
1
N
5
0.4
NNE
4
1.6
W
6
2.5
W
7
2.5
W
8
3
W
8
4
WSW
8
7.5
SW
13
4.5
SW
11
3
SW
9
2.5
SW
8
Energy kJ
82
213
1482
1984
3138
5492
7
42
165
42
5
206
617
690
1272
2086
18561
5074
1475
885
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
4
5
4
4
2
4
4
4
2
1
4
4
2
4
3
4
2
Distance (km)
41
41
97
72
97
110
60
0
267
183
0
3
97
587
418
21
87
87
461
418
589
Best forecast wave conditions in Far West of Victoria
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
6
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
6
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
7
7
6
5
5
4
4
5
8
4
6
5
5
5
5
5
7
6
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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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