Surf Forecasts:
The Well surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 15s period, WSW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 23ft (7.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with 22,131 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 15s 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 Monday (Jul 13) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 6.0m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Well in the next 16 days are 7.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 20ft (6.0m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 20ft (6.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 23ft (7.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Well over the next 16 days.
Alright, let’s talk about The Well in feet and Fahrenheit.
The Well is a reef break, strictly for the advanced crew. It’s open to the south swell. The water temp is about 59°, which is roughly 2° warmer than the long-term average for this time of year – so, a bit balmy, unusual for the season.
The first few days are a bit of a write-off. Saturday, July 11, starts with a clean 5ft swell from the southwest, 14-second period, and a fresh offshore wind from the north. The energy is moderate (1016), but the surf is only marginal. The afternoon gets a cross-off wind, but it’s raining and the energy drops to 790, so you can skip it.
Sunday, July 12, is a mess. The swell jumps to 20ft, but the wind is a strong cross-shore from the west. The energy is massive (10763), but it’s all lumpy and choppy. Not for paddle surfing.
Monday, July 13, is a problem. The swell is 20ft from the west-southwest, 15 seconds, and the energy is monstrous (16708). The morning wind is clean cross-off from the northwest, but the swell is predicted to be too big for this break. The afternoon has a fresh cross-shore. It’s a spectacle for the experts, but only the brave.
The first real standout is Wednesday, July 15. The morning brings a 12ft swell from the southwest, 14 seconds, and a gentle cross-off wind from the northwest. The energy is high (5087), and the conditions are described as exceptional for expert surfers. That’s the window.
Thursday, July 16, morning is another solid call. 8ft swell, 14 seconds, clean north-west wind. Excellent for experienced surfers. Energy is strong (3146). Crowds are possible at The Well, so expect some company.
Friday, July 17, is the one. The morning has a 12ft swell from the southwest, 16 seconds, and a light offshore from the north. The energy is high (6565). Then the afternoon goes glassy – a 12ft swell, 15 seconds, and no wind. That’s a rare, clean, long-period groundswell. Exceptional for experts.
From Saturday, July 18, the swell eases but stays clean. 7ft in the morning, offshore wind, moderate energy (1202). Good for experienced surfers.
Sunday, July 19, the swell comes back to 8ft in the afternoon, 18-second period, with a moderate cross-off wind. Energy is high (3257). It’s marginal, but the long period will give it power.
The second week has some interesting days, but they’re long-term. Wednesday, July 22, afternoon has a 10ft west-southwest swell, 13 seconds, clean cross-off wind. Excellent for experienced surfers. Then Thursday, July 23, is a monster: 16ft swell, 16 seconds, moderate offshore wind from the north. Energy is massive (12616). Exceptional for experts, but it’s a bit of a gamble. The wind holds through Friday, July 24, with 13ft and 16 seconds, but it’s a cross-off breeze.
The biggest gap in quality is the first few days – Saturday to Sunday are poor, Monday is too big. After that, the windows open up. The real standouts are Wednesday, July 15, and Friday, July 17. If you’re an expert, those are your sessions.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 8°C on Sat night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Tue morning, calm by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 15 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1016 | 788 | 8515 | 10763 | 10471 | 11539 | 16708 | 18212 | 18673 | 13338 | 12022 | 7778 | 5087 | 3622 | 2763 | 2927 | 3025 | 6410 | 6544 | 5090 | 2795 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | off |
High Tide | 1:14PM0.63m | 12:56PM0.70m | 1:07PM0.75m | 1:24PM0.78m | 1:40PM0.78m | 1:56PM0.77m | 11:30PM0.45m | 2:10PM0.74m | 00:52AM0.50m | ||||||||||||
Low Tide | 00:02AM0.10m | 1:18AM0.08m | 3:05AM0.07m | 4:36AM0.05m | 5:42AM0.03m | 8:47PM0.42m | 6:35AM0.04m | 8:29PM0.36m | |||||||||||||
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 | 7:45 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — |
 | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — |
mm | — | 10 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 |
Feels °C | 7 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | — | — | SW 22 | SW 18 | WSW 15 | WSW 16 | — | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 1016 | 788 | — | — | 78 | 307 | 16708 | 18212 | — | 13338 | 10844 | 7778 | 5087 | 3622 | 2763 | 2927 | 3025 | 6410 | 6544 | 5090 | 2795 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | NE 5 | — | — | — | SW 21 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 |
| kJ | 73 | 6 | — | — | — | 441 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 148 | 174 | 136 | 60 | 21 | 8 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 24 | WSW 21 | SW 20 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 45 | 134 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | WNW 7 | WSW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | — | — | SW 15 | — | SW 15 | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 63 | 740 | 8515 | 10763 | 10471 | 11539 | — | — | 18673 | — | 12022 | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 99 | 357 | 357 | 595 | 942 | 87 | 455 | 455 | 97 | 116 | 595 | 60 | 0 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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).
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