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The Well Surf Forecast
/ VIC – Far West (22 breaks) / Victoria (127 breaks) /
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The Well surfForecast / VIC – Far West / Australia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Tuesday 16 Sep 2025 AEST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Well this week:
The surf forecast for The Well over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 17) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Well in the next 12 days are 7.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 20) 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 1.0m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 18) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Wed 17th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sat 20th Sep) | 23ft (7.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sat 20th Sep) | 25ft (7.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Well over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 7°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Tue night, light winds from the NW by Wed night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Fri night, light winds from the WNW by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 3490 | 6488 | 11176 | 11679 | 9177 | 5091 | 2180 | 1474 | 2013 | 3562 | 6500 | 15851 | 13872 | 9382 | 6427 | 7469 | 5910 | 4984 | 5632 | 6018 | 5888 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:48PM 0.65 | 6:20AM 0.50 | 1:37PM 0.64 | 1:07PM 0.63 | 12:40PM 0.63 | 11:44PM 0.35 | 12:31PM 0.63 | 11:56PM 0.45 | 12:33PM 0.63 | 12:20AM 0.54 | 12:40PM 0.62 | 12:44AM 0.62 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:40PM 0.06 | 7:15AM 0.50 | 10:07PM 0.14 | 10:21PM 0.24 | 8:36PM 0.33 | 4:59AM 0.26 | 7:11PM 0.33 | 5:47AM 0.22 | 6:46PM 0.28 | 6:21AM 0.20 | 6:44PM 0.23 | ||||||||||
Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:28 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:17 | - | - | 6:19 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:21 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:23 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | 1 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 5 | 8 | - | - | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 13 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 |
| Feels °C (?) | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for VIC - Far West
The wind is still cross-off at The Well (strong winds from the NW at Warrnambool Airport Ndb 51 km from The Well). A 3.4m groundswell from the W is too big for here
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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 12 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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