Surf Forecasts:
Bells Beach - Bowl surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 14 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 15s period, SW swell with 12,221 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 15s 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 Tuesday (Jul 14) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 3.0m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bells Beach - Bowl in the next 16 days are 5.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 18ft (5.5m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 18ft (5.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 18ft (5.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bells Beach - Bowl over the next 16 days.
G’day, Rusty here.
We’ve got a solid run of surf coming together at Bells Beach – Bowl over the next couple of weeks. It starts clean and builds, with a few absolute standout sessions that’ll have everyone keen.
Water temp is 57°, right about average for this time of year, so nothing unusual.
Saturday the 11th, arvo. Swell is tiny at 2ft from the SW, with a 35 km/h north wind making it cross-off and messy. Not worth a paddle.
Sunday the 12th morning is the real start. A clean 4ft SW swell, 12-second period, and a good 35 km/h WNW offshore. Combined energy (473) is moderate – the Bowl will look nice. The arvo bumps to 6ft but the wind goes cross-off with light rain. Early session is the go.
Monday the 13th gets serious. Morning has 8ft SW swell with a long 16-second period and strong NW offshore. Energy (2481) is very strong. This is proper groundswell, and the point will handle it well. The arvo holds at 8ft. Big-wave territory – only for experienced surfers.
Tuesday the 14th stays heavy, with 8ft in the morning and 7ft in the arvo, both SW and 16-second period. Gentler cross-off winds. Energy still very strong. Another day for the pros.
Wednesday the 15th is where it gets excellent. Morning drops to a punchy 6ft SW swell, 14-second period, with a clean WNW offshore at 15 km/h. Strong energy (1340). The arvo sees 5ft with a 5 km/h west wind, nearly glassy. A brilliant day for advanced surfers – clean, powerful lines.
Thursday the 16th is pure glass. Morning has 4ft SW with light cross-off, but the arvo is the gem: 4ft from the SSW, 14-second period, glassy. Zero wind. Energy (724) moderate. Bells at its silky best.
Friday the 17th is another standout. Morning brings 6ft SW swell, 16-second period, and a light NW offshore. Strong energy (1588). The arvo is even better: 5ft, 16-second groundswell, glassy. A top-tier session for experienced surfers.
Saturday the 18th drops to 3ft, still clean with gentle offshores. Fun mop-up.
Sunday the 19th is small and poor – 2 to 3ft with strong cross-off winds. Skip it.
Monday the 20th back to small but clean, 3-3ft. Rideable.
Tuesday the 21st has another small clean pulse, 3ft SW, with gentle offshores. Good for a longboard.
Wednesday the 22nd picks up, 4-4ft SW with moderate offshore. Clean.
Thursday the 23rd holds around 4ft, good offshore morning, cross-off arvo.
Friday the 24th is the final big highlight. Morning delivers 5ft SW swell with a 17-second period and light offshore. Strong energy (1419). The arvo is glassy with 5ft and a 16-second period. Beautiful, clean, powerful day for experienced surfers.
Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th ease off, 4-4ft, clean, often glassy. A nice end.
Best on offer: Wednesday the 15th arvo and Friday the 17th arvo – clean, glassy or offshore, solid SW groundswell. Friday the 24th is also a cracker for the second week. For big-wave hunters, Monday the 13th is a serious session.
This is a productive stretch – don’t miss it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sat night, light winds from the W by Tue afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Sat 18 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 190 | 528 | 812 | 1403 | 2513 | 2832 | 12221 | 8702 | 6851 | 1641 | 1220 | 975 | 672 | 682 | 691 | 1607 | 1284 | 891 | 459 | 265 | 212 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | off | off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:40AM1.74m | 7:35PM1.61m | 9:55AM1.78m | 8:45PM1.58m | 11:07AM1.84m | 10:05PM1.58m | 12:09PM1.92m | 11:25PM1.62m | 1:04PM1.99m | 00:38AM1.70m | 1:51PM2.03m | 1:42AM1.76m | 2:34PM2.05m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:34AM0.17m | 2:18PM1.01m | 2:38AM0.14m | 3:38PM1.04m | 3:48AM0.11m | 4:58PM0.99m | 4:59AM0.08m | 6:08PM0.88m | 6:06AM0.06m | 7:07PM0.73m | 7:06AM0.08m | 7:59PM0.56m | 8:01AM0.13m | ||||||||
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 | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — |
 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 |
mm | 4 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 15 |
Feels °C | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 190 | 528 | 812 | 1403 | 2513 | 2832 | 3548 | 2844 | 2322 | 1641 | 1220 | 975 | 672 | 682 | 691 | 1607 | 1284 | 891 | 459 | 265 | 212 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | — | SW 22 | — | — | S 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 21 | SSW 20 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | 19 | — | — | 30 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | 38 | 951 | 82 | 45 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 4 | NW 4 | W 4 | WNW 3 | NW 4 | WNW 4 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 12 | 12 | 13 | 7 | 12 | 15 | 12221 | 8702 | 6851 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 236 | 524 | 721 | 32 | 329 | 951 | 569 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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