The Well Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.61° S 142.87° E

The Well Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 14 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Well sea temperature is
14.2°C
0.9° 

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 14 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 15 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 14s period, SW swell with onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 21 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 15s period, SW swell with 12,923 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 15 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 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 Tuesday (Sep 15) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 4.5m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Well in the next 16 days are 5.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 21) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 19) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 15th Sep)16ft (5.0m) 14s
Best Surf10PM (Tue 15th Sep)16ft (5.0m) 14s
Most Powerful10AM (Mon 21st Sep)18ft (5.5m) 15s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on offer at The Well.

Right now, we’ve got a bit of a waiting game on our hands. The surf’s not really firing for a paddle-out until later in the week, so there’s a gap of a few days with nothing worth writing home about. The water’s sitting at 58°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so no drama there.

Monday the 14th is a write-off. We’ve got a 5ft SW swell with a solid 13-second period, but the wind is a messy cross-off and it’s all a bit marginal. The wave energy is weak (801), so you’re better off doing something else.

Tuesday the 15th sees the swell jump up to a whopping 15ft to 16ft, but with a strong cross-on wind and lumpy conditions, it’s a hard pass. The combined energy is strong (7301 to 9083), but it’s just too raw and ugly for a good session.

Wednesday the 16th is a bit of a turning point. The swell holds at 15ft from the SW with a long 15-second period, and while the morning is a no-go with onshore wind, the afternoon clears up. The wind goes light onshore, the energy is very strong (9127), and the score bumps up. This is big, expert-only territory. If you’ve got the skills and the right board, Wednesday afternoon is where you start to see the light.

Thursday the 17th and Friday the 18th are still big, but the winds improve. Friday morning is a real standout: a 7ft SW groundswell with a very long 17-second period and clean, cross-off NW wind at 12 mph. The energy is strong (4328), and the setup looks good for a reef like this. That long period will make for some proper shaped waves, but at a beach break it can run a bit straight, so The Well’s reef structure should handle it nicely.

Saturday the 19th holds clean with a 8ft WSW swell, cross-off wind, and moderate energy (2029). It’s not massive, but it’s clean and rideable for those who know the break.

Now, the real standout is a full week away, on Monday the 21st of September. We’ve got an 18ft to 20ft SW swell with a very long 16-second period, and the energy is off the charts (12923 to 18798). The wind is light and cross-on, barely a ripple. This is a beast. It’s expert-only—no question—and the forecast says it might actually be too big for this break. But if you’re a seasoned charger, that Monday afternoon window is the best on offer in the whole outlook. It’s a long-range call, so keep an eye on it.

Tuesday the 22nd backs it up with a 15ft SW swell, 16-second period, clean cross-off wind, and exceptional conditions for experts. The energy is very strong (9257). This is another cracker.

After that, the swell drops off through the 23rd to the 26th, with a few clean windows like Saturday the 26th morning—5ft SW, 16-second period, light offshore wind. Nice and clean, but smaller. Then it builds again towards the end of the month, but the wind turns ugly on the 27th.

So, to wrap it up: the first few days are a bust. Your best bet is Friday the 18th for a clean, solid session, and then the big boys come for Monday the 21st and Tuesday the 22nd—those are the true standouts if you’ve got the nerve. The Well is a reef, so it holds that long-period swell well, but the crowd can show up sometimes, so get in early.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Mon night, light winds from the SSW by Wed night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Thu night, fresh winds from the N by Sat night).

Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
2.4
WSW
7
4.5
SW
13
5
SW
14
4.5
SW
14
4.5
SW
15
4.5
SW
15
4
SW
15
3.5
SW
14
3
SW
14
3
SW
14
2.1
SW
17
3
SW
16
2.5
SW
14
2.4
WSW
13
2.3
WSW
13
4.5
W
11
4
WSW
12
4.5
WSW
11
5
SW
13
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
651
560
561
7301
9083
9128
9262
9127
7031
4155
2887
2762
2657
4117
2763
2029
1756
5308
4720
4931
8695
Wind (km/h)
20
NW
25
W
30
WSW
35
WSW
35
SW
25
SSW
20
S
20
SSW
10
SSW
15
WSW
15
WSW
15
NNW
25
NW
20
NW
30
NNW
25
NW
20
NNW
25
N
40
NW
40
WNW
25
SW
Wind State
cross-off
cross
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cross-off
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cross-on
High Tide
1:08PM0.62m
1:53AM0.73m
1:20PM0.61m
2:22AM0.74m
1:33PM0.61m
2:51AM0.72m
1:45PM0.61m
3:19AM0.68m
1:54PM0.60m
3:48AM0.63m
1:55PM0.59m
4:22AM0.56m
1:43PM0.58m
Low Tide
7:19PM0.08m
7:53AM0.24m
7:39PM0.04m
8:16AM0.28m
8:01PM0.02m
8:36AM0.33m
8:22PM0.02m
8:52AM0.37m
8:44PM0.05m
9:00AM0.42m
9:03PM0.09m
8:51AM0.46m
9:19PM0.13m
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6:22
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6:16
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Temp °C
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Feels °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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