The Well Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.61° S 142.87° E

The Well Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 03 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Well sea temperature is
15.3°C
1.3° 

The Well surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


The Well surf forecast from 4 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 6 Nov, 5PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 15s period, SW swell with onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 6 Nov, 5PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 15s period, SW swell with 10,913 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 4 Nov, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 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 Wednesday (Nov 04) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Well in the next 16 days are 5.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 06) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Nov 10) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 4th Nov)6ft (1.8m) 12s
Best Surf 5PM (Fri 6th Nov)16ft (5.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 5PM (Fri 6th Nov)16ft (5.0m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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Wave
Height (m)
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SW
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1.8
SW
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WSW
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12
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SW
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WSW
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1.5
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1446
944
876
1444
1167
1144
1307
992
5023
10913
7454
5140
4206
2972
2027
1678
1065
582
534
683
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
15
N
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WNW
30
SW
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SW
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W
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NW
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SW
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ENE
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High Tide
2:32PM0.52m
5:40AM0.52m
2:24PM0.46m
6:17AM0.46m
1:22AM0.45m
10:23AM0.43m
00:33AM0.55m
11:04AM0.43m
00:48AM0.64m
11:32AM0.43m
1:10AM0.71m
11:56AM0.43m
1:34AM0.77m
Low Tide
9:58PM0.19m
10:57AM0.45m
9:57PM0.31m
6:19PM0.37m
6:25AM0.41m
5:14PM0.30m
6:59AM0.38m
5:25PM0.22m
7:26AM0.35m
5:46PM0.16m
7:50AM0.34m
6:10PM0.10m
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Temp °C
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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.

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