The Well Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.61° S 142.87° E

The Well Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 26 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Well sea temperature is
15.8°C
2.0° 

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 26 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 29 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 29 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, SSW swell with 6,192 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 29 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s 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 Thursday (Oct 29) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Well in the next 16 days are 3.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 29) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Friday (Oct 30) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 29th Oct)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 29th Oct)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 8AM (Thu 29th Oct)11ft (3.5m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Friday
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Saturday
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SW
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3627
3137
2310
1817
1462
1119
488
1840
3805
6029
5270
4222
3420
2764
1804
1374
1069
624
614
1379
2682
Wind (km/h)
25
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WSW
15
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W
20
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20
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WSW
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SSE
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High Tide
12:41PM0.45m
1:41AM0.75m
12:40PM0.44m
2:06AM0.81m
12:42PM0.45m
2:34AM0.83m
12:49PM0.48m
3:03AM0.82m
1:04PM0.52m
3:34AM0.78m
1:24PM0.56m
4:05AM0.72m
1:48PM0.57m
4:37AM0.65m
Low Tide
6:32PM0.15m
8:18AM0.30m
6:45PM0.07m
8:41AM0.33m
7:05PM0.00m
8:58AM0.37m
7:31PM-0.05m
9:13AM0.41m
8:00PM-0.07m
9:26AM0.44m
8:32PM-0.05m
9:40AM0.46m
9:04PM0.00m
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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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