Bells Beach - Bowl Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the pipe for the next couple of weeks.

First up, the water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, so nothing to worry about there. The first surf we can really talk about is Wednesday morning the 5th at Bells Beach - Bowl (reef and point). It's not much to write home about though, with a 5ft swell from the SW and a short 8-second period, the energy is moderate (639), but it's a bit weak and the cross-offshore wind doesn't help. Honestly, that morning is marginal and a bit of a letdown for such a classic spot.

The afternoon drops right off to a tiny 2ft. There's a gap here where the surf just isn't worth mentioning. We pick up again on Thursday the 6th, but it's still only 2ft. The wind turns offshore and clean, which is nice, but the wave energy is weak (221). Friday the 7th is where it starts to get a little more interesting. We’ve got a clean 3ft SW groundswell, and the afternoon turns glassy with a 15-second period. The energy is moderate (651) and it's setting up to be a really pleasant session. That’s a solid option for a wave that’s clean and easy to read, especially for those who know the bank.

Saturday the 8th holds similar 4ft SW swell, but the wind goes a bit wonky in the afternoon. Still, the morning should be fine. Then we hit a bit of a lull on Sunday the 9th with strong winds and rain, and the swell drops to nothing. Avoid that day.

Now, here’s the standout. Monday the 10th. The morning shows a clean 4ft SW groundswell with a very long 19-second period and moderate offshore wind. The energy jumps to strong (1378). That's a serious groundswell for Bells. It’s going to be clean, powerful, and those long lines will be running down the point. The afternoon bumps up to 6ft with energy hitting 3740. That's very strong. This is expert territory by the afternoon, but for those who can handle it, it will be the best day of the window so far. Tuesday the 11th still has 4ft, but the conditions get a bit more mixed with stronger wind.

Then things get big. Wednesday the 12th has a 6ft SW swell, but the wind is howling at 28 mph. That's going to be hard work, and the conditions are marginal. Thursday the 13th is even bigger, with a 10ft SW swell and a long 17-18 second period. The energy is extreme (6251). That is massive. It's too big for most and will only be for experts. The cross-offshore wind will keep it clean but make no mistake, this is a serious, serious day.

Friday the 14th and Saturday the 15th still have solid 7ft to 7ft SW swell, and while the conditions are clean, it's still big and will require some skill. The 15th morning looks particularly good with lighter winds and 7ft. The next week, from the 16th onward, the swell drops back down to the 3ft to 4ft range, with good periods and clean conditions. Monday the 17th afternoon looks glassy and inviting. Tuesday the 18th morning also has a clean 3ft with a long 17-second period.

Overall, if you’re picking one day, it has to be Monday the 10th. That combination of long-period SW groundswell, offshore wind, and building energy is the real deal. Thursday the 13th is for the hardcore only.

Rusty.

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