Bells Beach Surf Report
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Great surf today. head high waves (3.8ft), glassy conditions, incoming tide. Consistent and clean — well worth the session.
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Hourly surf score from 5am to 9pm. Taller bar = better conditions. Best window highlighted in teal.
Bells Beach Surf Guide
Bells Beach is Australia's most legendary surf break — a powerful reef point on Victoria's Surf Coast that has hosted the Rip Curl Pro Easter Classic continuously since 1973, making it the world's longest-running professional surfing event.
Southern Ocean swells generated by intense low-pressure systems arrive at Bells with tremendous power. The wave responds best to groundswells in the 6–12 foot range with a 14-second or longer period. Water temperatures drop to around 13°C in winter — a 4/3mm wetsuit is the smart choice for extended sessions.