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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
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Sunday 17 May 2026 AESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
15.8° 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 18) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m 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 2.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (May 23) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 18th May) | 8ft (2.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 18th May) | 8ft (2.4m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Thu 21st May) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Well over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
WSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 10 | WSW 10 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 9 | |
2031 | 2098 | 1703 | 1243 | 902 | 781 | 1176 | 936 | 804 | 820 | 1055 | 970 | 2171 | 1407 | 1756 | 2110 | 1471 | 1034 | 1117 | 658 | 702 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | off | off | glassy | off | cross-off | cross | on | on | |
High Tide | 9:52PM0.39m | 1:16PM0.83m | 10:23PM0.44m | 1:48PM0.83m | 11:04PM0.49m | 2:20PM0.80m | 11:48PM0.52m | 2:51PM0.76m | 00:33AM0.54m | 3:22PM0.70m | 1:20AM0.53m | 3:52PM0.64m | 2:12AM0.49m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:22PM0.39m | 5:12AM0.01m | 8:21PM0.42m | 5:48AM-0.05m | 8:22PM0.45m | 6:27AM-0.07m | 8:30PM0.46m | 7:07AM-0.06m | 8:47PM0.46m | 7:46AM-0.01m | 9:13PM0.43m | 8:24AM0.08m | 9:52PM0.40m | 8:59AM0.18m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 |
 | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:20 | — | 5:19 |
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Temp °C | 15 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 |
14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 7 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | WSW 10 | SW 12 | SW 10 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
 kJ | 2031 | 2098 | 1703 | 1243 | 902 | 781 | 307 | 516 | 683 | 820 | 1055 | 500 | 2171 | 1407 | 1756 | 2110 | 1471 | 1034 | 1117 | 658 | 324 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | ESE 8 | SW 24 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | E 9 | E 9 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | — | S 20 |
| kJ | 10 | 13 | 22 | 72 | 61 | 133 | 2 | 2 | 611 | 813 | 967 | 970 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 2 | — | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 24 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SW 21 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 11 | E 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 16 |
| kJ | — | — | 22 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 18 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 5 | WSW 11 | SW 10 | WSW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | — | SW 6 | SW 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 71 | 1176 | 936 | 804 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 142 | 702 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 72 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 72 | 110 | 97 | 72 | 110 | 60 | 38 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 455 | 97 |
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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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