The Well surf break

The Well surfForecast / VIC – Far West / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Monday 25 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)

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 (May 25) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. 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 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 31) 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 0.9m 4s period and expected on Monday (May 25) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Mon 25th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Best Surf10PM (Mon 25th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 15s
Most Powerful10PM (Sun 31st May)10ft (3.0m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Tue night, calm by Wed night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
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
3
3
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
11
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
1.1
SW
12
0.9
WSW
12
0.9
WSW
11
0.8
SW
15
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.8
WSW
13
1.7
SW
12
1.3
WSW
12
2.1
WSW
12
2.2
SW
13
2.5
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
268
560
1092
904
904
878
673
520
352
330
247
208
258
248
250
225
800
436
1138
1684
2429
Wind (km/h)
10
ENE
10
ESE
15
E
25
E
30
ESE
30
ESE
25
SE
10
SE
10
NNE
5
E
10
SSE
0
NNW
20
SW
20
SW
20
SW
20
SW
25
WSW
20
SSW
25
SW
25
SW
15
SSW
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
off
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
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
light rain
cloud
cloud
light rain
cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
rain showers
cloud
light rain
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:31
7:31
7:31
7:33
7:33
7:33
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
1
1
4
2
1
3
1
Temp °C
16
17
15
15
15
14
16
16
14
16
16
14
15
15
14
14
14
12
12
12
12
15
15
13
11
10
9
15
15
13
16
15
14
12
12
10
10
9
8
6
6
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
11
1.1
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
1.1
SW
12
0.9
WSW
12
0.9
WSW
11
0.8
WSW
11
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.8
WSW
13
0.8
WSW
11
1.3
WSW
12
2.1
WSW
12
2.2
SW
13
2.5
SW
13
Energy kJ
268
313
1092
904
904
878
673
520
352
330
247
204
140
248
250
225
170
436
1138
1684
2429
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
13
1.1
SW
16
0.6
SSW
10
1.3
SSW
9
1.3
S
9
0.1
SW
22
0.1
SW
21
1
S
7
0.7
S
7
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.8
SW
15
0.8
WSW
11
0.7
WSW
11
0.6
SW
12
0.2
ESE
6
0.2
E
11
0.1
E
11
0.1
E
10
0.2
E
10
Energy kJ
131
560
78
289
262
18
17
103
44
214
208
258
135
128
118
4
9
2
2
8
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
17
0.8
SSW
11
0.1
E
12
0.8
SW
16
0.5
ESE
7
0.4
ESE
7
0.6
S
7
0.5
S
6
0.7
SE
7
0.7
ESE
7
0.4
ESE
6
0.2
ESE
6
0.1
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
Energy kJ
179
170
3
357
26
18
32
19
46
41
14
4
2
8
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ESE
12
0.6
ESE
5
1.3
ESE
6
1.8
ESE
8
2.3
SE
8
2.4
SSE
7
1.7
SSE
7
0.6
ESE
6
1
SW
4
1.2
SW
5
1.3
SW
5
1.7
SW
12
1.7
SW
6
0.8
S
6
1
S
6
Energy kJ
47
14
140
372
692
540
320
32
38
71
86
800
245
39
69
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
4
4
4
1
3
2
2
3
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
4
4
Distance (km)
0
15
2
281
296
296
86
15
0
0
56
0
72
110
110
110
110
504
504
110
60
Best forecast wave conditions in Far West of Victoria
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
3
2
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
5
3
3
4
4
3
4
4
4
5
5
4
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
5
4
5
9
6
7
7
6
9
7
9
6
5
5
5
5
6
6
6
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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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