Surf Forecasts:
The Well surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 16s period, SW swell with onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 18s period, SW swell with 26,512 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 2.5m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Well in the next 16 days are 6.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 11s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 16ft (5.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 21ft (6.5m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Well over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 7°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Sat morning, calm by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Tue night, calm by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 15 | WSW 10 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 | SW 9 | SW 12 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 6997 | 4490 | 6841 | 4097 | 3160 | 1906 | 835 | 796 | 1513 | 2366 | 5273 | 8821 | 12360 | 23135 | 26008 | 19335 | 13667 | 8236 | 5761 | 5570 | 6371 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 1:45PM0.63m | 5:06AM0.56m | 1:38PM0.66m | 1:29PM0.68m | 1:14PM0.68m | 12:58PM0.68m | 12:49PM0.66m | 11:43PM0.43m | 12:46PM0.64m | 00:18AM0.53m | |||||||||||
Low Tide | 9:19PM0.01m | 8:25AM0.52m | 9:47PM0.05m | 10:18PM0.12m | 10:55PM0.21m | 4:50AM0.22m | 7:36PM0.35m | 5:46AM0.19m | 6:57PM0.30m | ||||||||||||
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 | 6:46 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — |
 | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:14 | — |
mm | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 |
Feels °C | 7 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 15 | — | — | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 | SW 9 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 26 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 6997 | — | — | 4097 | 3160 | 1906 | 835 | 796 | 1513 | 1583 | 5273 | 27 | 4306 | 23135 | 26008 | 19335 | 13667 | 8236 | 5761 | 5570 | 6371 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 8 | S 7 | SW 23 | SW 22 | SW 13 | SW 19 | SW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 26 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 176 | 58 | 21 | 73 | 336 | 1475 | 2366 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 26 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | WSW 15 | — | SW 23 | SW 22 | SW 20 | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 167 | — | 21 | 118 | 338 | 466 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WSW 10 | WSW 14 | — | — | W 12 | SW 7 | — | — | — | — | SW 16 | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 919 | 4490 | 6841 | — | — | 1027 | 407 | — | — | — | — | 8821 | 12360 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 620 | 611 | 412 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 60 | 312 | 15 | 60 | 72 | 611 | 752 | 799 | 97 | 95 | 72 | 60 | 0 | 72 | 0 |
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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.
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