Surf Forecasts:
The Well surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with 7,594 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 31 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 12s 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 Friday (Jul 31) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 20s. 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 4.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 9s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Fri 31st Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Well over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright crew, Rusty here with the lowdown. We’ve only got one spot in the 16-day window, and it’s a proper reef – The Well. That’s for the advanced crowd only. The water is 58°F, which is about average for this time of year.
The action starts on Friday, July 31st. The morning brings a 7ft SW groundswell with a 12-second period. The combined energy is 1455 (moderate). The wind is a light NNW cross-off, so the surface is clean. It’s a solid start. Friday afternoon drops a touch to 7ft with a light cross-on, so the morning is the go.
Saturday, August 1st, things get real. The morning has 8ft of SW swell with a 17-second period, and the energy is 3560 (strong). The wind is a light N offshore, so it’s clean. The afternoon jumps to 10ft with a 16-second period, and the energy is a massive 5167 (very strong). The wind is a light cross-off, so it’s clean. This is for the experienced crew – powerful, long-period reef swell.
Sunday, August 2nd stays big with 10ft of SW/WSW swell. The morning has a 15 mph offshore wind, a bit of a breeze, but it’s clean. The afternoon is lighter. Energy is strong at 4005 and 3677.
Monday, August 3rd gets messy. The morning is 7ft, but the wind is onshore and rain is coming. The afternoon sees the swell hit 15ft, which is a massive wall of water, but the wind is onshore and the chop is building. The energy is 7594 (very strong). This is a day to watch from the cliff.
The middle of the week, August 4th to 6th, is a mixed bag. Tuesday has a clean 8ft SW swell in the morning with a light onshore wind, but the afternoon is a write-off. Wednesday drops to 6ft with light cross-shore winds, and Thursday morning sees a 5ft SW groundswell with a 16-second period and light cross-off wind. The energy is 1481 (moderate). Small but clean.
Friday, August 7th, is the standout. The morning has 8ft of SW swell with a 16-second period, a light offshore wind, and the energy is 3903 (very strong). The afternoon is even better: 8ft, 17-second period, and a glassy 3 mph cross-off wind. The energy is 4293 (very strong). This is the quality window.
Saturday, August 8th, is a bit windier, but the 7ft swell is clean. Sunday, August 9th, is a monster. The morning has 15ft of SW swell with a 14-second period and a moderate offshore wind. The energy is 7919 (very strong). The afternoon is 16ft with a 22 mph offshore wind, and the energy is 9778 (very strong). This is huge, heavy, and for experts only.
The week of August 10th to 15th is all about size and wind. Monday, August 10th, has 16ft swell in the morning with a 17-second period, and the energy is a massive 14518 (very strong). The wind is cross-off, so it’s clean, but the power is immense. The middle of the week gets messy with onshore winds and rain, especially on the 12th and 13th. The 14th of August has 16ft of SW swell with an 18-second period, but the wind is a strong onshore, making it a no-go for paddle surfing.
The final weekend, August 15th, sees a 13ft SW swell with a light cross-shore wind. The energy is 7185 (very strong). It’s big, and the wind is not ideal.
The Pick: The best on offer is the morning of Friday, August 7th. The Well is the spot. It’s a reef, so it’s for the advanced crew, and crowds are sometimes around. You’ve got an 8ft SW groundswell with a 16-second period, and a light offshore wind. The combined energy is 3903 (very strong). It’s clean, powerful, and the conditions are excellent. The afternoon of the 7th is also a cracker with a glassy cross-off. That’s your session.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 12 | SW 10 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 15 | SW 18 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1292 | 1094 | 992 | 3556 | 5167 | 5590 | 4005 | 3677 | 4435 | 1712 | 7594 | 3986 | 992 | 1584 | 930 | 1393 | 1099 | 765 | 1284 | 1882 | 2393 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:57PM0.76m | 1:03AM0.45m | 2:12PM0.75m | 1:39AM0.50m | 2:26PM0.72m | 2:14AM0.54m | 2:38PM0.69m | 2:49AM0.57m | 2:45PM0.65m | 3:24AM0.58m | 2:45PM0.61m | 4:03AM0.59m | 2:38PM0.60m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:35PM0.31m | 7:06AM0.11m | 8:39PM0.28m | 7:37AM0.13m | 8:48PM0.24m | 8:07AM0.17m | 8:59PM0.20m | 8:35AM0.22m | 9:10PM0.16m | 9:00AM0.29m | 9:22PM0.13m | 9:19AM0.38m | 9:38PM0.09m | ||||||||
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 | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — |
 | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 5 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 |
Feels °C | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 18 | SW 14 | — | SW 18 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 16 | WSW 15 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 1292 | 1094 | 992 | 3556 | 5167 | 5590 | 4005 | 3677 | 302 | 1712 | — | 437 | 865 | 1584 | 930 | 1393 | 1099 | 714 | 1284 | 1882 | 2393 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SSE 7 | — | — | — | — | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | — | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 16 | S 8 | WSW 20 | WSW 14 |
| kJ | 46 | 373 | 616 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 469 | 499 | — | 252 | 361 | 432 | 416 | 634 | 911 | 765 | 34 | 259 | 1159 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 21 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 20 | S 6 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | WSW 20 | S 8 | SSE 8 |
| kJ | 117 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 141 | 36 | 45 | 41 | 55 | 155 | 21 | 13 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 | NNW 5 | WSW 15 | W 8 | WSW 14 | WSW 12 | SW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 5 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | 53 | 4435 | 609 | 7594 | 3986 | 992 | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 86 | 52 | 72 | 60 | 72 | 116 | 60 | 38 | 41 | 3 | 0 | 41 | 0 |
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