The Well surf break

The Well surfForecast / VIC – Far West / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Monday 05 Jan 2026 AEDT
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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
16.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Well this week:

The surf forecast for The Well over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 05) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Well in the next 12 days are 4.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 10) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 5th Jan)4.5ft (1.4m) 11s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 7th Jan)6ft (1.8m) 12s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sat 10th Jan)13ft (4.0m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Well over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Sat morning).

Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
3
2
1
3
3
3
4
1
0
3
4
3
1
0
0
3
3
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.5
SW
1.3
SW
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
1.8
SW
2
SW
1.9
SW
1.5
SW
2.5
SW
2.4
SW
2.2
SW
2.1
SW
2.1
SW
2.1
SW
2.5
WSW
4
SW
3.5
SW
3
SW
2.1
WSW
1.7
WSW
Period(s) (?)121211111111121216151514131312121212111010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)6144865536175958211094100711012994249119491502149812402037468032322038978578
Wind
(km/h)
10
S
15
S
5
NE
5
WSW
10
S
10
NE
5
SW
10
SSE
10
N
15
S
20
SSE
10
SSE
0
NNW
5
WSW
30
WNW
35
WSW
30
WSW
15
SW
15
ESE
20
SSE
10
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononglasscross-
on
cross-
on
offoncross-
on
offcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:04AM
0.79
12:56PM
0.46
3:23AM
0.76
2:04PM
0.50
3:41AM
0.74
3:01PM
0.52
3:57AM
0.71
3:54PM
0.53
4:12AM
0.68
4:46PM
0.53
4:23AM
0.64
5:40PM
0.51
4:27AM
0.61
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:04PM
0.00
9:41AM
0.41
7:51PM
0.02
9:41AM
0.36
8:33PM
0.06
9:58AM
0.30
9:09PM
0.13
10:20AM
0.24
9:42PM
0.20
10:46AM
0.19
10:11PM
0.28
11:13AM
0.16
10:34PM
0.37
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Sunrise6:09--6:11--6:11--6:13--6:13--6:15--6:16--
Sunset-8:55--8:55--8:55--8:55--8:55--8:54--8:54-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C161716191918292625181716232018151514131514
Feels °C (?)141514171616282423161411241916888121110
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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 12 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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