Surf Forecasts:
Bells Beach - Bowl surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 13s period, SW swell with 1,972 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bells Beach - Bowl this week:
The surf forecast for Bells Beach - Bowl over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 20s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bells Beach - Bowl in the next 16 days are 2.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bells Beach - Bowl over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, this is Rusty. Let’s get into what’s on the menu at Bells Beach.
Alright, we’ve got a solid run of swell coming through for the Bowl over the next couple of weeks. The pattern kicks off Sunday the 23rd of August and there’s plenty to keep an eye on, especially for the crew who know how to handle a reef and point setup. The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, nothing out of the ordinary there.
Sunday morning the 23rd is a ripper start – 4.9ft of clean SW groundswell with a long 14-second period and light offshore NW wind. The combined energy is strong (1218), and conditions are glassy. This is a standout session for experienced surfers. Sunday afternoon holds with 5.2ft, even longer 16-second period, and light cross-off wind. Energy jumps to 1735. This is top shelf.
Monday the 24th drops a touch – 3.9ft SSW groundswell in the morning, 14-second period, light cross-off. Energy drops to 554 but still clean. Afternoon similar with 3.6ft SW swell.
Tuesday the 25th is a beauty – morning glass-off with ESE wind at just 5 km/h, 3.9ft SW groundswell, 13-second period. Energy is moderate at 804. The surface will be like glass. Afternoon stays clean with a light cross-off.
Wednesday the 26th sees a jump in size but a drop in quality. Morning has 5.9ft of short-period SW swell at 8 seconds, energy moderate at 782. Afternoon gets messy – 7.9ft SW swell, 13-second period, moderate cross-shore wind, energy strong at 2290. This one’s more for the experienced lot, but the chop will make it a handful.
Thursday the 27th fades right back – 2.6ft SSW swell in the morning, 11-second period, light offshore. Energy weak at 202. Afternoon even smaller at 2.3ft. Not much to write home about.
Friday the 28th brings a proper long-period groundswell – 4.3ft SW swell at 18 seconds in the morning, clean with a light cross-off. Energy is strong at 1087. This is another standout for the experienced crew. Afternoon goes cross-on with 4.3ft, 17-second period – still decent but the wind spoils it a bit.
Saturday the 29th is clean but smaller – 3.6ft SW groundswell, 14-second period, light cross-off in the morning. Energy moderate at 486. Afternoon drops to 2.6ft with cross-on wind.
Sunday the 30th morning is a cracker – 3.6ft SSW groundswell at a very long 18 seconds, light offshore. Energy is strong at 1605. This will be lined up and clean. Afternoon jumps to 7.5ft SSW groundswell, 16-second period, but the cross-on wind brings some ripple.
Monday the 31st morning is a standout – 5.9ft SW groundswell at 15 seconds, light offshore NW wind. Energy strong at 1580. Clean and powerful. Afternoon holds with 5.2ft SW, 16-second period, light cross-off. Energy 1239. Both sessions are excellent for experienced surfers.
Tuesday the 1st of September is a mixed bag – morning has 4.3ft SW groundswell, 16-second period, fresh offshore NW wind at 35 km/h. Energy strong at 1241, but that wind is howling. Afternoon similar with 5.2ft, 15-second period, fresh offshore. The swell’s there but the wind is strong.
Wednesday the 2nd – morning has 3.6ft SW groundswell, 12-second period, clean with light cross-off. Energy moderate at 697. Afternoon jumps to 8.2ft SW groundswell at 14 seconds, fresh offshore NW wind at 30 km/h. Energy very strong at 3291. That’s a big, clean swell but only for experts.
Thursday the 3rd – morning 6.2ft SW groundswell, 12-second period, fresh offshore. Energy strong at 1026. Afternoon 7.9ft SW, 14-second period, fresh cross-off. Energy 2296. Both are clean but big.
Friday the 4th – morning 8.2ft SW groundswell at a long 17 seconds, moderate cross-off. Energy very strong at 3967. Afternoon 7.2ft SW, 16-second period, clean with gentle cross-off. Energy 2233. This is a massive, clean swell – experts only.
Saturday the 5th drops back – morning 4.6ft SW groundswell, 14-second period, moderate offshore. Energy moderate at 777. Afternoon 4.3ft SW, 13-second period, moderate offshore. Energy 560. Clean and much more manageable.
Sunday the 6th fades – morning 3ft SW groundswell, 14-second period, moderate cross-off. Energy weak at 304. Afternoon 2.6
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | ||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 8 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 11 | SW 22 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1576 | 877 | 1224 | 863 | 545 | 450 | 370 | 509 | 376 | 251 | 423 | 1912 | 166 | 133 | 75 | 531 | 1087 | 886 | 627 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 6:47AM1.56m | 5:50PM1.52m | 7:46AM1.48m | 6:27PM1.43m | 9:06AM1.44m | 7:25PM1.34m | 10:33AM1.47m | 9:05PM1.28m | 11:36AM1.55m | 10:46PM1.32m | 12:19PM1.63m | 11:57PM1.42m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:01AM0.39m | 12:19PM0.97m | 00:44AM0.47m | 1:11PM1.07m | 1:38AM0.55m | 2:36PM1.14m | 2:51AM0.60m | 4:31PM1.11m | 4:11AM0.61m | 5:46PM1.00m | 5:20AM0.57m | 6:30PM0.86m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 10 | 13 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 |
Feels °C | 7 | 10 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 6 | SSW 8 | SSW 9 | SSW 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 9 | SW 11 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 1576 | 877 | 1224 | 863 | 545 | 450 | 370 | 509 | 376 | 52 | 136 | 157 | 107 | 133 | 75 | 166 | 1087 | 886 | 627 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 16 | S 14 | W 21 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 19 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 134 | 316 | 511 | 33 | 9 | 15 | 12 | 295 | 129 | 251 | 167 | 221 | 166 | 54 | 51 | 531 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | S 18 | — | — | — | WSW 20 | S 14 | — | ESE 3 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | — | SW 16 | WSW 12 | SW 22 | SW 13 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 184 | 25 | — | — | — | 37 | 15 | — | 2 | 115 | 56 | — | 41 | 15 | 73 | 62 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | N 3 | NNE 3 | NE 3 | — | — | SW 6 | SW 8 | SW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 5 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 96 | 423 | 1912 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 68 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 6 |
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