
Surf Forecasts:
The Well surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 15,125 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s 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 Sunday (Jul 26) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 11s. 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 6.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 20ft (6.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Well over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's cooking for The Well over the next couple of weeks.
First up, the water temp here feels pretty standard for this time of year, nothing too far off the mark. Now, for the outlook, you’re lookin’ at a classic case of "good things come to those who wait." The start of this period is a write-off. From Thursday the 23rd right through to the end of Saturday the 26th, it’s a no-go. We've got a solid 13ft to 18ft SW groundswell pounding in, but with a cranking onshore wind, it's a total mess. The combined swell energy is massive (values between 5403 and 12587), but the wind is just shredding it. Kite surfers might be frothing, but for a paddleboard, it’s a hard pass.
Sunday the 26th morning shows a bit of a glimmer. Swell drops to a still hefty 8ft from the SW, period at 11 seconds. The wind goes cross-offshore from the NW at 9 mph, so the report says "clean." Combined energy is still moderate (1846), but the tide and conditions are still rated as marginal, so it's only a 3/10 kind of vibe. It's a peek, not a day to call in sick for.
We then ride through Monday and Tuesday with similar marginal conditions. The swell hangs around 8ft to 12ft, but the onshore and cross-shore winds keep things choppy and lumpy.
Now for the standout. You have to hold fire until Wednesday the 30th of July. Thursday morning, the 30th, the stars align. Swell drops to a manageable 12ft from the SSW, period at 13 seconds—proper groundswell. The wind goes cross-offshore from the East at 3 mph, basically a glass-off. The report screams "clean" and "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers." The combined energy is moderate (3615), but that wind is the key. For a reef setup like The Well that lights up on a S'ly swell, this is your window. Thursday morning, July 30th is your best bet.
After that, things get interesting again. Sunday morning, August 2nd is another absolute cracker. Same setup: 10ft SW groundswell with a 15-second period, cross-offshore NW wind at just 9 mph, and it's clean. Combined energy sits at 4774. This is as good as it gets for a point/reef wave. The late afternoon on the same day goes cross-on, but that morning session is premium.
Following that, Monday August 3rd keeps the dream alive with clean, offshore conditions (N and NNW winds) and a solid 10ft SW swell at 14 seconds. That’s two back-to-back mornings of excellence.
Into the second week, the pattern holds. The morning of August 7th (Friday) looks promising with offshore winds and a long-period 16-second SW groundswell. It’s a long-range call, so don’t bet the farm on it, but the signs are good.
Overall, the first few days are a write-off with big, blown-out swell. Don't even bother until Thursday the 30th. Once that wind flips offshore, The Well will be firing. Thursday July 30th morning and Sunday August 2nd morning are your standouts. Get after it.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
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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 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 13 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
6358 | 7739 | 8402 | 13986 | 12587 | 10108 | 7568 | 5403 | 4456 | 2813 | 1665 | 1429 | 1430 | 1824 | 1594 | 2994 | 5656 | 10105 | 13885 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 5:27AM0.54m | 3:13PM0.60m | 6:55AM0.52m | 2:51PM0.58m | 1:48PM0.60m | 12:58PM0.64m | 12:57PM0.68m | 1:09PM0.71m | |||||||||||
Low Tide | 10:22PM0.11m | 9:53AM0.44m | 10:50PM0.12m | 9:42AM0.50m | 11:20PM0.14m | 11:59PM0.17m | 1:20AM0.20m | 3:51AM0.19m | |||||||||||
— | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | |
mm | 4 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
Feels °C | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 3 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | — | — | — | SW 15 | SW 14 | — | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 13 | SW 15 | — | — |
6358 | — | — | — | 12587 | 10108 | — | 5403 | 4456 | 95 | 1665 | 1429 | 1430 | 1824 | 1594 | 2994 | 5656 | — | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SW 13 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 64 | 114 | 74 | 30 | 7 | 637 | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 10 | S 9 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 53 | 67 | 67 | 30 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | — | — | SW 13 | — | — | SW 12 | — | — | — | NW 6 | — | — | — | SW 15 | SW 14 |
5295 | 7739 | 8402 | 13986 | — | — | 7568 | — | — | 2813 | — | — | — | 119 | — | — | — | 10105 | 13885 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 72 | 72 | 131 | 131 | 72 | 97 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 87 | 504 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 116 | 504 |
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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.
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