The Well surf break

The Well surfForecast / VIC – Far West / Australia

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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
15.7° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Wednesday (May 27) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s. 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 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 31) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Wed 27th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s
Best Surf 1PM (Mon 1st Jun)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sun 31st May)11ft (3.5m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Thu night, fresh winds from the W by Sun morning).

Mon
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
1
2
1
3
3
2
2
1
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
3
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
16
1.6
SW
14
1.6
SW
14
1.6
SW
14
1.6
SW
14
1.4
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1
SW
12
0.9
WSW
12
0.9
WSW
11
0.7
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
1.1
SW
12
1.9
WSW
6
3
WSW
12
3.5
WSW
11
3.5
WSW
11
3
SW
11
3
SW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
560
1092
904
990
878
673
520
357
292
247
200
217
341
290
336
237
2102
2739
2479
1942
2389
Wind (km/h)
15
ESE
15
ESE
20
E
30
ESE
20
SE
10
SSE
5
WSW
5
NNW
5
ENE
10
SSE
5
SE
10
SW
15
WSW
15
W
15
WSW
25
WSW
25
WSW
25
W
30
WSW
20
W
20
NNW
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
High Tide
4:42PM0.54m
6:32AM0.41m
4:52PM0.50m
11:16AM0.50m
11:25AM0.59m
11:48AM0.66m
8:48PM0.39m
12:14PM0.71m
9:55PM0.39m
12:40PM0.75m
10:38PM0.40m
Low Tide
00:06AM0.33m
9:32AM0.40m
1:42AM0.29m
2:49AM0.24m
3:34AM0.19m
7:37PM0.39m
4:11AM0.15m
7:38PM0.38m
4:44AM0.12m
7:50PM0.37m
5:18AM0.09m
cloud
rain showers
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:31
7:31
7:33
7:33
7:33
7:35
7:35
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:19
5:17
5:17
5:16
5:16
5:15
5:15
5:15
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
Temp °C
17
15
15
14
14
13
13
12
13
13
13
14
13
12
14
14
13
13
12
12
13
14
13
12
9
10
12
12
11
12
11
12
13
10
9
11
10
8
7
6
6
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
WSW
11
1.6
SW
14
1.6
SW
14
1.6
SW
14
1.6
SW
14
1.4
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1
SW
12
0.9
WSW
12
0.9
WSW
11
0.9
WSW
11
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
1.1
SW
12
0.7
SW
12
0.1
E
10
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
18
0.3
SW
16
3
SW
12
Energy kJ
265
1092
904
990
878
673
520
357
292
247
200
176
341
290
336
142
2
12
12
42
2389
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
16
0.6
SSW
10
1.5
S
9
1.4
S
9
1.3
S
8
1.2
S
8
1.1
S
8
1.1
S
8
0.9
S
7
0.7
S
7
0.6
S
6
0.7
SW
15
0.8
WSW
11
0.7
WSW
11
0.2
E
10
0.1
SW
17
0.1
E
11
0.1
E
11
0.1
E
10
0.1
SW
21
Energy kJ
560
78
372
304
239
190
157
169
87
45
29
217
138
128
7
11
2
2
2
18
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
S
11
1.1
SW
13
0.8
ESE
7
0.5
ESE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SW
18
0.6
SW
16
0.6
WSW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.2
E
9
0.2
ESE
7
0.1
SW
18
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
11
0.1
SW
21
Energy kJ
163
394
61
28
11
84
216
171
144
6
5
13
8
9
18
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
E
12
1
SE
4
1.3
ESE
6
1.7
ESE
7
1.8
SE
8
0.7
SSW
6
0.9
SW
4
0.9
WSW
5
1
WSW
5
1.9
WSW
6
3
WSW
12
3.5
WSW
11
3.5
WSW
11
3
SW
11
Energy kJ
103
40
97
278
428
29
24
37
42
237
2102
2739
2479
1942
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
2
3
3
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
3
2
4
4
Distance (km)
15
21
21
296
296
72
0
0
0
110
40
60
60
60
72
72
72
97
116
60
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Far West of Victoria
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
1
3
3
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
9
9
6
9
9
6
9
8
6
5
5
5
5
5
7
7
5
5
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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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