The Well Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.61° S 142.87° E

Issued: 9 am 01 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Well sea temperature is
15.2° C

1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year

The Well surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


The Well surf forecast from 1 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 3 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 23ft (7.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 3 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 25ft (7.5m), 16s period, WSW swell with 28,534 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 3 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 23ft (7.0m), 16s period with WSW 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 03) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 7.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 6.5m and 17s. 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 7.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 03) 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 Thursday (Jul 02) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Fri 3rd Jul)23ft (7.0m) 16s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 3rd Jul)23ft (7.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 4AM (Fri 3rd Jul)25ft (7.5m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Thu night, moderate winds from the SW by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon afternoon, min 7°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
0
2
0
!
!
!
0
2
2
6
!
7
7
5
4
4
4
3
4
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1.3
SW
14
3
W
9
4
W
10
7
WSW
16
7.5
WSW
16
6
SW
15
4.5
SW
14
4
SW
13
4
SW
13
5
SSW
16
5
SSW
17
4.5
SSW
16
4
SSW
16
2.5
SSW
14
2.2
SSW
14
1.6
SW
14
2
SW
16
2
SW
16
2.1
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
495
618
647
1343
2681
27175
27317
16654
7493
4831
4915
12971
15532
11004
6656
2907
1913
947
2017
2003
2129
Wind (km/h)
25
N
30
N
35
NW
30
NW
40
WNW
45
NW
40
WSW
30
WSW
30
SW
20
SW
20
SSW
20
SSE
20
ESE
20
ESE
15
ENE
15
NNE
5
NE
10
NE
5
NE
10
SE
10
NE
Wind State
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross
off
High Tide
1:44PM0.76m
11:44PM0.40m
2:09PM0.77m
00:34AM0.42m
2:33PM0.76m
1:19AM0.44m
2:55PM0.75m
2:02AM0.45m
3:15PM0.72m
2:45AM0.46m
3:31PM0.67m
3:31AM0.47m
3:39PM0.62m
Low Tide
8:57PM0.37m
6:23AM0.08m
9:02PM0.36m
6:59AM0.09m
9:16PM0.34m
7:33AM0.10m
9:33PM0.32m
8:05AM0.14m
9:51PM0.29m
8:35AM0.19m
10:08PM0.27m
9:04AM0.26m
10:21PM0.24m
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light rain
light rain
heavy rain
light rain
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part cloud
part cloud
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part cloud
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:47
7:47
7:47
7:46
7:46
7:46
7:46
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:16
5:16
5:17
5:17
5:19
5:19
5:20
 mm
6
4
4
12
2
Temp °C
16
15
13
11
10
11
12
11
12
11
11
11
10
10
9
12
13
11
11
12
11
Feels °C
10
9
6
5
2
2
3
4
6
6
6
6
6
6
5
9
11
8
9
10
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
13
1
SW
13
6.5
WSW
17
4
SW
13
4
SW
13
5
SSW
16
5
SSW
17
4.5
SSW
16
4
SSW
16
2.5
SSW
14
2.2
SSW
14
1.6
SW
14
2
SW
16
2
SW
16
2.1
SW
16
Energy kJ
495
618
647
545
325
24042
4831
4915
12971
15532
11004
6656
2907
1913
947
2017
2003
2129
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
W
10
1.2
W
9
0.4
E
6
0.8
SW
16
1
E
6
0.4
ESE
6
0.9
S
10
0.7
S
10
0.6
S
9
0.4
S
9
Energy kJ
288
234
12
348
73
11
162
92
64
25
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
7
0.3
E
8
0.4
WSW
15
0.6
SW
18
0.3
ESE
5
0.3
ESE
5
Energy kJ
9
12
78
210
4
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
N
4
0.8
N
4
2.3
WNW
7
3
W
9
4
W
10
7
WSW
16
7.5
WSW
16
6
SW
15
4.5
SW
14
1.2
E
5
0.6
E
6
Energy kJ
21
18
498
1343
2681
27175
27317
16654
7493
73
27
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
1
1
2
1
1
1
5
6
3
3
6
9
7
5
4
4
4
4
4
Distance (km)
0
175
620
620
628
620
611
660
110
97
661
589
197
52
0
0
0
0
0
28
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Far West of Victoria
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
5
9
7
5
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
8
9
7
5
5
5
5
6
5
4
8
9
7
5
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
9
7
8
9
5
5
6
5
4
5
9
7
6
5
9
5
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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