Bells Beach - Bowl Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let's get into it.

We’ve got a solid run of groundswell lining up at Bells Beach - Bowl, but it’s not all smooth sailing. The water temp is sitting at about 57°F with a small positive anomaly, so it’s feeling pretty average for this time of year.

The first few days are a bit of a tease. Tuesday morning the 1st has a clean 4-foot SW swell with a long 16-second period, but the energy is only moderate (749) and the cross-off wind isn't ideal. The afternoon cleans up with a proper offshore wind, but the swell drops to 3 feet. Wednesday the 2nd sees the swell building to 5 – 5 feet from the SW with a 15-16 second period and moderate energy (1161-1220). The wind is a cross-off, so it’s clean but not glassy. It’s surfable, but nothing to get overly excited about.

Now, Thursday the 3rd afternoon is where things get interesting. The swell jacks up to 15 feet from the SW with a 14-second period and the energy is a massive 8746. That’s a serious amount of power. But with a fresh cross-off wind and that size, this is strictly for the experienced crew. It’s going to be a wild, powerful beast.

The standout window is Friday the 4th morning. We’ve got a 8-foot SW groundswell with a 16-second period, strong energy (2579), and a clean offshore wind from the NNW. This is the kind of Bells you dream about – lined up, focused, and offering up some proper barrels for the advanced surfer. The afternoon stays clean but the swell drops slightly.

Saturday the 5th gets blown out by strong 25 mph winds, so don’t even bother. Sunday the 6th morning brings a nice reset with a 6-foot SW swell, 15-second period, and a light offshore from the NW. That’s a clean, fun session with solid energy (1361). The afternoon goes glassy but cross-shore, so it’s still worth a paddle.

The following week has a few more highlights. Monday the 7th is small and weak. Tuesday the 8th is messy with a fresh cross-shore wind. But Wednesday the 9th morning is a beauty: an 8-foot SSW groundswell with a 17-second period, very strong energy (3416), and a light offshore wind. That’s a powerful, clean swell for the experts. The next morning, Thursday the 10th, hangs in there with a 6-foot SW swell and clean conditions.

Friday the 11th is another standout morning. We’ve got a 7-foot SW swell from the 17-second groundswell, huge energy (3001), and a light offshore. That’s a day where the bank at Bells is going to be working perfectly. The afternoon holds with a gentle offshore and 7-foot sets.

The weekend of the 12th and 13th fades. Saturday the 12th is smaller and clean, but Sunday the 13th is a write-off with strong onshore winds. The early part of the next week (14th and 15th) is messy with cross-onshore winds and small, weak swell. The 16th gets blown out again.

So, my pick for the best on offer is Friday the 4th morning and Friday the 11th morning. Both have that magic combo of solid SW groundswell, long period, and offshore winds. The 9th morning is also a ripper for the big-wave hunters.

Rusty.

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