The Well surf break

The Well surfForecast / VIC – Far West / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Wednesday 08 Apr 2026 AEST
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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
17.3° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than 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 Thursday (Apr 09) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. 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 6.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 12) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 09) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Thu 9th Apr)7ft (2.1m) 14s
Best Surf10PM (Sat 11th Apr)21ft (6.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sun 12th Apr)21ft (6.5m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Wed night, strong winds from the W by Fri morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sat night, light winds from the W by Tue morning).

Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wed
15
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Rating
(10 max)
4
2
0
0
0
0
3
0
0
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0
0
0
2
0
1
3
1
3
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.1
SW
2
SW
2.3
WSW
3.5
WSW
4.5
WSW
5
WSW
4.5
WSW
5
WSW
6
WSW
6.5
SW
5.5
SW
5
SW
4
SSW
3.5
SSW
3
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.2
SSW
1.4
SSW
2.1
WSW
2.3
SW
2.3
SW
Period(s) (?)14131312101112121315151413121111101181313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1804136018033379452159555164731511349172361462810299521131382431151198346958816971724
Wind
(km/h)
20
N
25
NW
20
W
40
WSW
35
WNW
40
W
30
W
40
W
40
W
40
WSW
30
WSW
30
SW
25
SW
20
WSW
25
SW
15
SW
5
W
15
W
20
NW
15
WSW
15
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:39AM
0.55
3:41PM
0.66
1:38AM
0.54
4:15PM
0.59
1:19AM
0.54
5:05PM
0.53
12:34AM
0.55
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:25AM
0.06
9:14PM
0.43
8:43AM
0.09
9:17PM
0.47
8:56AM
0.14
8:27PM
0.51
8:56AM
0.19
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wed
15
Sunrise-6:48--6:50--6:50--6:52--6:52--6:54--6:54-
Sunset--6:09--6:08--6:07--6:06--6:04--6:02--6:00
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Rain (mm)
---743442431-12---1--
Temp. °C182219171312121213121213131515151516161515
Feels °C (?)151915124444435671111111313131111
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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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