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The Well

Victoria, Australia · Surf Forecast

Scored for
Board
Level
6
Now · Shortboard · Intermediate
Good
Overhead · Textured · ESE
Wave
2.9m
Period
10.6s
Wind
11 km/h Cross
Tide
Low

Tide · today

Low · High in 5h16
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5-day forecast

Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in Australia/Melbourne local

Tuesday

22 Sept
10:00
3.2m
10.7s
7 km/h
Cross
12:00
3.2m
10.8s
9 km/h
Cross
15:00
3.2m
10.9s
14 km/h
Onshore
18:00
3.1m
10.8s
14 km/h
Cross
21:00
2.9m
10.6s
11 km/h
Cross

Wednesday

23 Sept
06:00
2.3m
10.1s
10 km/h
Offshore
09:00
2.1m
9.9s
9 km/h
Cross
12:00
2m
9.8s
8 km/h
Cross
15:00
1.9m
9.7s
12 km/h
Cross
18:00
1.8m
9.8s
12 km/h
Cross
21:00
1.8m
9.8s
15 km/h
Cross

Thursday

24 Sept
06:00
1.6m
9.6s
18 km/h
Offshore
09:00
1.5m
9.6s
19 km/h
Offshore
12:00
1.4m
9.7s
17 km/h
Offshore
15:00
1.4m
9.7s
13 km/h
Offshore
18:00
1.3m
9.5s
13 km/h
Offshore
21:00
1.3m
9.4s
19 km/h
Offshore

Friday

25 Sept
06:00
0.9m
9.3s
16 km/h
Cross
09:00
0.9m
9.4s
10 km/h
Cross
12:00
0.9m
9.3s
12 km/h
Cross
15:00
1.1m
9.2s
16 km/h
Onshore
18:00
1.1m
9.2s
15 km/h
Onshore
21:00
1.1m
8.7s
14 km/h
Onshore

Saturday

26 Sept
06:00
1.4m
9.9s
21 km/h
Cross
09:00
1.5m
10s
22 km/h
Cross
12:00
1.6m
10s
21 km/h
Cross
15:00
1.8m
9.9s
22 km/h
Cross
18:00
1.9m
11.3s
20 km/h
Cross
21:00
2m
12.8s
16 km/h
Cross

Sunday

27 Sept
06:00
2.1m
12.5s
17 km/h
Cross
09:00
2.1m
12.2s
15 km/h
Cross

About The Well

The Well is a reef break over coral in Victoria, Australia. It's at its best on 0.6–1.7999999999999998m swells from the SE / S / SW with light offshore winds from the NW / N / NE, around low to mid tide. Every hour is scored for your board and skill level, so the rating reflects how it suits what you ride — not a one-size-fits-all star.

Break type
Reef
Bottom
Coral
Best tide
low,mid
Best swell direction
SE, S, SW
Best wind direction
NW, N, NE
Ideal wave size
0.6m – 1.7999999999999998m

The Well surf FAQ

Is The Well good for beginners?+

The Well is a reef break over coral, usually breaking in the 0.6–1.7999999999999998m range, and how suitable it is for beginners really depends on the size and power on the day — not a fixed label. The coral bottom rewards some confidence in the water and awareness of what's beneath you, especially as the size picks up. Set the level to Beginner above and WaveCheck flags the smaller, cleaner hours worth paddling out for.

What's the best board for The Well?+

Different days call for different boards. The Well handles a range of boards — a longboard or fish when it's small, a shortboard when there's more push. Tap through the boards above to see the live score for whatever you'll be riding.

What tide is best for surfing The Well?+

The Well tends to work best around low to mid tide. The tide chart above shows the current stage plus the next high and low, so you can time your session.

What are the best conditions for The Well?+

Look for 0.6–1.7999999999999998m of swell from the SE / S / SW with light offshore winds from the NW / N / NE. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.

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