The Well surf break

The Well surfForecast / VIC – Far West / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Saturday 30 May 2026 AEST
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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
15.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

The Well surf forecast from 30 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 7 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 19s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 7 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 18s period, SW swell with 11,848 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 1 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 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 Monday (Jun 01) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 12s period. 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 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 07) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 5s period and expected on Monday (Jun 01) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 1st Jun)11ft (3.5m) 12s
Best Surf 1AM (Sun 7th Jun)13ft (4.0m) 19s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sun 7th Jun)15ft (4.5m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sun night, fresh winds from the N by Mon night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Tue night, light winds from the WNW by Thu night).

Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Sat
6
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
2
4
3
2
2
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
2
4
4
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
WSW
10
3.5
WSW
10
4.5
SW
12
4
SW
12
3
SW
12
2.3
SW
11
1.2
SW
11
1.2
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
3
W
12
4
WSW
8
4
WSW
9
2.5
SW
10
2.1
SSW
10
2.1
SW
10
2.1
SSW
10
2.4
SW
10
1.3
SW
16
1.3
SW
14
2.2
SW
16
2.4
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1608
2617
5515
3978
2413
1350
328
719
763
2525
1914
2623
1390
850
799
798
1104
864
716
2444
2383
Wind (km/h)
25
W
30
W
25
WSW
15
W
25
N
35
N
30
N
30
N
30
NW
30
WNW
40
W
40
W
30
WSW
30
WSW
30
W
20
WSW
20
W
25
W
15
WSW
10
NNW
5
WSW
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
High Tide
12:40PM0.75m
10:38PM0.40m
1:07PM0.77m
11:13PM0.41m
1:35PM0.77m
11:46PM0.43m
2:04PM0.77m
00:18AM0.44m
2:35PM0.76m
00:51AM0.45m
3:05PM0.73m
1:23AM0.44m
3:35PM0.70m
Low Tide
4:44AM0.12m
7:50PM0.37m
5:18AM0.09m
8:05PM0.37m
5:51AM0.07m
8:23PM0.37m
6:24AM0.05m
8:45PM0.38m
6:57AM0.06m
9:12PM0.38m
7:28AM0.08m
9:45PM0.38m
7:57AM0.11m
rain showers
light rain
cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:35
7:35
7:37
7:37
7:37
7:39
7:39
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5:15
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:14
5:14
5:14
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
7
2
1
2
2
3
6
2
2
2
Temp °C
12
12
13
12
10
12
13
13
14
13
12
12
12
12
12
11
14
14
14
14
15
6
5
6
7
4
5
7
8
8
7
4
4
4
6
5
6
9
9
11
12
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
15
0.1
SW
18
4
SW
12
3
SW
12
2.3
SW
11
1.2
SW
11
1.3
WNW
10
1.8
W
11
0.5
S
9
0.4
S
8
1.1
SW
13
2.5
SW
10
1.2
SW
13
1.3
SW
12
2.1
SSW
10
1.2
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1.3
SW
14
2.2
SW
16
2.4
SW
14
Energy kJ
57
12
3978
2413
1350
328
322
723
40
21
458
1390
488
528
798
774
864
716
2444
2383
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.1
SW
20
1
WNW
8
1.2
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
0.1
SW
22
0.1
SW
19
0.3
SW
20
1.1
SW
14
1
W
10
0.1
W
18
1.3
SW
12
0.8
SW
12
0.8
SW
19
1.3
SSW
7
0.4
SW
23
0.6
SW
22
Energy kJ
2
8
15
137
719
763
18
15
60
465
181
6
520
161
432
181
140
372
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
10
0.7
SW
17
0.6
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
9
0.1
E
9
0.1
SW
20
0.4
SW
18
0.7
W
10
0.4
WSW
13
0.8
SW
11
0.9
SW
17
0.3
SSE
8
0.3
SSE
8
Energy kJ
2
293
71
45
41
2
15
85
94
69
180
499
13
13
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
WSW
10
3.5
WSW
10
4.5
SW
12
0.6
N
3
1.1
N
4
1.4
N
5
1.1
NNW
5
0.9
NNW
4
3
W
12
4
WSW
8
4
WSW
9
1.6
W
11
2.1
SSW
10
2.1
SW
10
1.1
W
9
2.4
SW
10
2.3
SW
8
1.5
W
10
Energy kJ
1608
2617
5515
7
43
100
66
29
2525
1914
2623
566
850
799
217
1104
589
431
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
4
9
4
4
3
1
2
1
1
4
1
4
3
3
3
4
3
4
4
4
Distance (km)
72
97
110
60
0
242
461
99
87
357
296
412
97
131
116
72
60
72
60
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Far West of Victoria
Rating
(10 max)
9
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
9
5
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
6
4
5
9
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
7
6
5
5
4
4
5
5
4
5
4
4
5
4
5
4
4
4
5
9
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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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