Surf Forecasts:
The Well surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 15s period, SW swell with 15,369 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 15s 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 24) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.5m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Well in the next 16 days are 5.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 9s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 18ft (5.5m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 18ft (5.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 18ft (5.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Well over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. The only spot on the radar for this 16-day stretch is The Well, a deep-water reef that needs a solid southerly groundswell to really wake up. It’s an advanced wave, so this isn’t one for the beginners. The water’s sitting about average for this time of year, nothing wild going on temp-wise.
The first few days are a write-off. Friday the 24th kicks off with a massive 18ft SW swell and a screaming 30 km/h cross-onshore wind – that’s a total mess. The combined energy is through the roof at 12962, but it’s just too big and too blown out. By Friday afternoon, the swell is still 16.4ft and the wind picks up to 35 km/h. The file says it’s too big for the break. Not our day.
Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th are still rough. Swell drops from 13.1ft down to 9.8ft, but the wind is still cross or cross-onshore, and the wave energy is still pumping hard (5410 down to 2047). The conditions are choppy and poor. Not worth paddling out.
Now, Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th mornings show a glimmer of hope. The swell drops to 8.2ft, and we get a clean, cross-off wind from the NW. The combined energy is moderate (1769 to 1928). It’s marginal, but at least the lines will be clean. Tuesday morning, the swell jumps back to 9.8ft with a long 16-second period and a clean cross-off, but the wind is a fresh 35 km/h. That’s a lot of breeze. Tuesday afternoon goes straight back to messy.
Here’s a standout. Wednesday the 29th morning. The wind goes light and straight onshore from the SSW at 10 km/h. The swell is a solid 14.8ft at 14 seconds from the SW. The energy is massive at 8451. The file says it’s marginal, but it scores a 7. That’s big, powerful, and with light wind, it could be a special session for the crew who know the lineup. The afternoon has a bit more cross-on wind, so the morning is the window.
Thursday the 30th morning is another good one. Swell drops to 8.2ft, period 12 seconds, and the wind is a light cross-off from the NNW. It’s clean, and the energy is low (2241). It’s a 4 rating, but the conditions are excellent for experienced surfers. A solid, manageable day.
Friday the 31st morning is tiny. 3.3ft of swell, but with a very long 21-second period. That’s a pure groundswell. The wind is light cross-off. It’ll be clean, but that long period on a reef? Expect long lulls and then a few perfect, powerful walls. The energy is moderate (1726). It’s a session for the patient.
Now, the real standout of the entire outlook. Saturday the 1st of August. Saturday morning brings 11.5ft of SW swell at 17 seconds, with a clean cross-off from the NNW. The combined energy is 7011 – that’s strong. The score is a 7. Saturday afternoon gets even better. 13.1ft of SW swell at 18 seconds, still clean with a gentle cross-off. The energy jumps to 9368, and the score is an 8. That’s the pick of the trip. Long-period groundswell, solid size, clean conditions. The swell direction matches the optimum. This is a day for the experienced crew to get after it.
Sunday the 2nd of August is still good. 11.5ft to 9.8ft, SW swell, clean cross-off wind. The energy is still strong (6412). A solid follow-up day.
Monday the 3rd of August morning gets big again. 16.4ft of SW swell at 15 seconds. The wind is light and onshore. The energy is enormous at 13437. The score is a 7. It’s a serious, heavy day for experts only.
Tuesday the 4th and Wednesday the 5th of August are the best of the second week. Wednesday morning has 9.8ft of SW swell at 17 seconds with a clean offshore from the NNE. The energy is 5627. The call is “exceptional for expert surfers.” Wednesday afternoon is glassy. 11.5ft of SW swell, 16-second period, the wind is a flat calm from the ESE. The energy is 6882, score 7. That’s a dream session.
Thursday the 6th of August keeps it going. 13.1ft of SW swell at 16 seconds, with a moderate offshore from the NNE. The energy is 7267, score 8. Another day for the big-wave sticks.
The last days, Friday the 7th and Saturday the 8th, taper off. Swell drops to 6.9ft and then 5.6ft, with clean offshore or glassy conditions. The energy is low (1138 to 1320).
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the SW by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 14721 | 12962 | 11010 | 7448 | 5410 | 4168 | 2876 | 2097 | 1906 | 1661 | 1628 | 1578 | 2731 | 3953 | 4131 | 6254 | 8378 | 5239 | 3422 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:55AM0.52m | 2:51PM0.58m | 1:48PM0.60m | 12:58PM0.64m | 12:57PM0.68m | 1:09PM0.71m | 1:24PM0.74m | 11:34PM0.36m | |||||||||||
Low Tide | 10:50PM0.12m | 9:42AM0.50m | 11:20PM0.14m | 11:59PM0.17m | 1:20AM0.20m | 3:51AM0.19m | 5:06AM0.16m | 9:04PM0.34m | |||||||||||
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 | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
Feels °C | 3 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 15 | SW 14 | — | — | SW 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
| kJ | — | 12962 | 10108 | — | — | 4168 | 119 | 104 | 74 | 1661 | 1628 | 1578 | 2731 | 3953 | 4131 | 6254 | 8378 | 5239 | 3422 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | — | — | — | W 12 | SW 22 | S 14 | S 12 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 27 | 68 | 67 | 141 | 141 | 350 | — | — | — | 1324 | 73 | 1622 | 711 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 10 | — | — | — | — | — | W 17 | — | W 13 | W 11 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 31 | — | — | — | — | — | 154 | — | 1009 | 363 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | — | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | — | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | — | — | — | N 4 | WNW 9 | W 11 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 14721 | — | 11010 | 7448 | 5410 | — | 2876 | 2097 | 1906 | — | — | — | 9 | 1181 | 3904 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 131 | 116 | 97 | 72 | 116 | 72 | 72 | 60 | 72 | 52 | 41 | 41 | 87 | 504 | 672 | 95 | 72 | 60 | 0 |
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