The Well Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.61° S 142.87° E

Issued: 9 am 16 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Well sea temperature is
15.4° C

1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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 16 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 16 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 20 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 4,678 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 16 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period with WSW 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 (Jun 16) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. 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 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 20) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 18) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Tue 16th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 16s
Best Surf 7PM (Tue 16th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sat 20th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
5
4
4
4
2
1
1
4
4
5
2
0
0
1
3
2
0
3
3
4
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SW
18
2.5
WSW
16
2.4
WSW
14
1.9
WSW
14
1.8
WSW
13
1.4
SW
12
1.2
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
0.9
SW
20
1.7
SW
18
2.3
SW
17
3
SSW
16
2.1
SW
16
2.5
SW
15
2.1
SW
14
1.8
SW
14
2.1
SW
14
2.3
SW
14
2.1
SW
14
1.8
SW
14
1.9
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1777
3369
2317
1422
1093
627
396
314
653
1822
3185
4678
2061
2906
1855
1336
1527
1922
1704
1344
1764
Wind (km/h)
25
NNW
20
N
20
NNE
20
N
20
NNE
25
NNE
30
N
20
NW
15
N
20
N
10
N
15
SW
20
SSE
30
SSE
20
SSE
10
WSW
15
SW
20
SW
10
WSW
10
W
5
NNE
Wind State
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
off
High Tide
1:26PM0.81m
1:55PM0.80m
10:07PM0.47m
2:22PM0.78m
11:54PM0.49m
2:46PM0.74m
1:07AM0.50m
3:09PM0.70m
2:14AM0.50m
3:29PM0.66m
3:23AM0.49m
3:46PM0.63m
Low Tide
5:31AM-0.03m
9:22PM0.47m
6:21AM-0.03m
8:47PM0.45m
7:08AM0.01m
8:59PM0.40m
7:51AM0.07m
9:24PM0.34m
8:32AM0.15m
9:57PM0.28m
9:09AM0.25m
10:34PM0.23m
light rain
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:43
7:43
7:45
7:45
7:45
7:46
7:46
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:13
5:13
5:13
5:13
5:13
5:14
5:14
 mm
4
3
2
3
4
3
5
4
6
2
2
2
Temp °C
16
14
16
18
18
18
15
15
11
13
11
13
13
13
13
13
13
12
12
11
10
Feels °C
12
11
13
15
15
14
11
11
7
9
9
10
9
7
10
11
10
9
9
8
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SW
18
2.5
WSW
16
2.4
WSW
14
1.9
WSW
14
1.8
WSW
13
1.4
SW
12
1.2
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
1.1
W
8
1.7
SW
18
2.3
SW
17
3
SSW
16
2.1
SW
16
2.5
SW
15
2.1
SW
14
1.8
SW
14
2.1
SW
14
2.3
SW
14
2.1
SW
14
1.8
SW
14
1.9
SW
16
Energy kJ
1777
3369
2317
1422
1093
627
396
314
161
1822
3185
4678
2061
2906
1855
1336
1527
1922
1704
1344
1764
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
W
11
0.5
S
10
0.3
S
10
0.2
S
9
0.2
S
9
0.1
S
8
0.5
W
8
0.4
SW
23
0.9
SW
12
0.9
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
9
2.1
SW
10
0.6
WSW
9
0.2
ESE
6
0.2
ESE
5
0.3
SW
18
Energy kJ
639
52
17
7
6
1
34
138
240
129
86
817
53
3
3
49
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
11
0.5
S
10
0.1
S
8
0.1
SW
25
0.2
S
11
0.9
SW
20
0.7
SW
12
0.3
ESE
5
Energy kJ
112
51
1
25
9
653
137
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NNW
5
0.8
N
4
0.5
N
4
0.6
N
4
0.5
N
3
0.7
NNE
4
0.6
NNW
4
1.2
WNW
8
0.7
NNW
4
0.6
N
4
1.3
S
6
3
SSW
10
2.3
S
10
2.1
S
9
1.7
S
8
1.4
SSE
8
0.4
ESE
6
Energy kJ
48
20
6
9
6
12
13
192
15
9
104
1710
1039
700
382
210
13
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
5
4
4
4
3
2
2
4
4
5
4
4
3
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
Distance (km)
87
0
0
0
0
15
15
41
0
0
0
72
97
116
56
15
15
72
41
60
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Far West of Victoria
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
3
2
2
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
4
5
7
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
4
5
4
5
6
6
6
6
7
4
5
4
9
8
6
5
5
5
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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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