The Well surf break

The Well surfForecast / VIC – Far West / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Sunday 15 Mar 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
17.2° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 16) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 14s 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 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 16) at 2AM. 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+)11AM (Mon 16th Mar)8ft (2.5m) 14s
Best Surf11AM (Mon 16th Mar)8ft (2.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 2AM (Mon 16th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sun
22
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
2
3
3
2
4
4
2
4
3
3
4
4
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.4
SW
2.1
SW
2.1
SW
1.9
SW
2.1
SW
2.1
SW
2.1
SW
2.1
SW
2
SW
2.1
SW
2.3
SW
2.5
SW
2.5
SW
2.1
SW
2
SW
2.3
SW
2.5
SW
2.3
SW
2.5
SW
Period(s) (?)151414131312121213121213131414141414131413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)376626891990151813871131120011691452138511501344170324992191175414432155228119122281
Wind
(km/h)
15
SE
10
ENE
5
S
10
SW
5
SSW
10
S
5
ENE
5
E
15
SSE
10
ESE
5
SE
15
SSE
10
E
5
ESE
15
SSE
10
NNE
10
W
10
SW
5
NE
5
NNE
10
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
onononcross-
off
glasscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
offcrossonoffglasscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:47AM
0.66
2:08PM
0.32
1:49AM
0.68
1:30PM
0.39
1:56AM
0.68
1:34PM
0.47
2:02AM
0.65
1:49PM
0.56
2:07AM
0.62
2:11PM
0.64
2:09AM
0.59
2:36PM
0.72
2:10AM
0.57
3:04PM
0.76
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:50AM
0.27
6:05PM
0.28
9:03AM
0.29
6:48PM
0.23
8:31AM
0.29
7:22PM
0.20
8:14AM
0.27
7:52PM
0.19
8:06AM
0.22
8:21PM
0.20
8:07AM
0.15
8:47PM
0.23
8:17AM
0.07
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sun
22
Sunrise-7:26--7:26--7:28--7:28--7:30--7:31--7:31-
Sunset--7:46--7:45--7:44--7:42--7:40--7:38--7:37
cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-142-----------------
Temp. °C151514151617161618161617161618181819172023
Feels °C (?)131315151515151616151615151616161718161921
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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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