Surf Forecasts:
The Well surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 21,342 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 15s 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 Tuesday (Jul 07) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. 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 6.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Tue 7th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 20ft (6.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 21ft (6.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Well over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks. The only spot that’s really firing in this region is The Well, and for the most part, it’s a reef break that wants experienced surfers only. The water is running at 59°F, which is a touch warmer than what you'd normally expect for this time of year, so that’s a nice little bonus.
We’ve got a bit of a wait before anything really comes together, but once it does, the first standout is Wednesday morning, July 8. The wind is light offshore from the northeast at 6 mph, which will have the faces clean as a whistle. We’re looking at a solid 8ft groundswell rolling in from the southwest with a long 18-second period. The combined energy is pumping at 5882 (moderate energy), promising some well-shaped, powerful lines. This is expert territory though – at that size, with that kind of period, it’s going to be a serious paddle. Crowds can show up here sometimes, but with the size, it might keep the groms at home.
Jumping ahead a bit, Thursday afternoon on July 9 is also worth a mention. The wind goes totally glassy out of the southeast, zero mph. The swell drops back a touch to 7ft from the southwest, still a nice long 15-second period, and the energy is 2605 (moderate). It’ll be clean and inviting for anyone with the skills to handle a reef break. The morning session on that same day is also clean with a light offshore, so you’ve got options.
Now, the second week gets a bit wild. Saturday morning, July 18, has a 13ft swell from the west-southwest, moderate energy (8965) and clean with a moderate offshore wind. But honestly, by then the swell is getting too big for most people – this is expert-only territory.
Then there’s Tuesday, July 21. Both the morning and afternoon sessions show a 16ft southwest swell with a very long 17-second period, coming with clean offshore winds and a combined energy reading of over 14000 (strong). That is a massive, powerful groundswell. It’s going to be a beast, and it’s really only going to be safe for the absolute top-tier crew. The wave comment says it’s marginal due to the size, but the conditions will be clean. If you’re not an expert, stay on the sand for this one.
So the clear standout for the best mix of quality and manageable power is Wednesday morning, July 8. The best of the cleaner, smaller windows is Thursday afternoon, July 9.
Stay safe out there.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Fri morning, strong winds from the W by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 8 | WSW 11 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2140 | 2266 | 2457 | 4256 | 5831 | 3415 | 1941 | 1889 | 3415 | 2629 | 2368 | 1714 | 1303 | 1537 | 5770 | 9213 | 12098 | 12789 | 20805 | 18817 | 17069 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross | off | off | glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:39PM0.62m | 4:22AM0.48m | 3:33PM0.58m | 5:29AM0.50m | 3:09PM0.56m | 7:50AM0.52m | 2:19PM0.57m | 1:14PM0.63m | 12:56PM0.70m | 1:07PM0.75m | |||||||||||
Low Tide | 10:21PM0.24m | 9:29AM0.34m | 10:33PM0.21m | 9:46AM0.43m | 10:50PM0.16m | 9:04AM0.52m | 11:17PM0.12m | 00:02AM0.10m | 1:18AM0.08m | 3:05AM0.07m | |||||||||||
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 | 7:46 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — |
 | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 |
Feels °C | 10 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | — | — | WSW 13 | — | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 |
| kJ | 2140 | 2266 | 2457 | 4256 | 5831 | 3415 | 1941 | 1889 | 3415 | 2629 | 2368 | 1714 | 1303 | — | — | 9213 | — | 602 | 17208 | 18817 | 17069 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | — | SSE 8 | SW 14 | — | — | SW 22 | SW 19 | — | — | — | — | W 8 | — | — | — | — | SW 21 | — | SW 19 | — |
| kJ | 85 | — | 27 | 1626 | — | — | 73 | 716 | — | — | — | — | 164 | — | — | — | — | 72 | — | 863 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 22 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 233 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 4 | NW 5 | NW 6 | WSW 8 | WSW 11 | — | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | SW 16 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | 66 | 278 | 1537 | 5770 | — | 12098 | 12789 | 20805 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 455 | 97 | 455 | 625 | 916 | 97 | 613 | 595 | 110 |
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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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