The Well surf break

The Well surfForecast / VIC – Far West / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Friday 03 Apr 2026 AEDT
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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
17.5° C
(Which is 1.4°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 Sunday (Apr 05) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 14s. 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 10) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 05) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 5th Apr)6.5ft (2.0m) 12s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 5th Apr)6.5ft (2.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 1PM (Fri 10th Apr)15ft (4.5m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
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Rating
(10 max)
2
4
3
1
4
4
1
3
4
3
3
2
1
3
4
3
4
3
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3.5
SW
3.5
SW
3
SW
2.5
SW
2
SW
1.6
SW
1.4
SW
1.5
SW
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
1.4
SW
1.1
SW
1.8
SW
2.1
SW
2.5
SW
2.3
SW
2.1
SW
2.5
SW
2.5
SW
1.8
SW
4.5
SW
Period(s) (?)141413131212121214131215141314141413131313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)464943703334232611697005286241077827540492127314822322208217792288212611376793
Wind
(km/h)
15
S
15
SE
20
SE
25
SE
10
E
10
NE
15
SE
10
NNE
10
N
10
NW
10
NNW
15
WNW
20
WSW
10
S
10
NW
5
SSW
10
N
15
W
15
W
35
WSW
35
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crossoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
onoffcrosscross-
on
cross-
on
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:04PM
0.70
1:41AM
0.56
2:29PM
0.75
1:53AM
0.55
2:54PM
0.77
2:06AM
0.56
3:19PM
0.77
2:20AM
0.56
3:45PM
0.75
2:32AM
0.56
4:12PM
0.71
2:39AM
0.55
4:41PM
0.66
2:38AM
0.54
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:16PM
0.24
7:45AM
0.10
8:41PM
0.25
8:02AM
0.05
9:03PM
0.28
8:22AM
0.03
9:24PM
0.30
8:43AM
0.02
9:43PM
0.34
9:05AM
0.03
10:01PM
0.38
9:25AM
0.06
10:14PM
0.43
9:43AM
0.09
Fri
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Sunrise--7:43--7:45--7:46--7:47--7:48--7:48--7:50
Sunset7:19--7:17--7:15--7:15--7:13--7:12--7:09--
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C141313151315202018212017171615161515161612
Feels °C (?)9991091419171619201615151415141414134
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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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