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Bells Beach

Surf Coast · Victoria, Australia · Reef break

Local time — · Sunrise 06:04 · Sunset 20:13

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Reading the ocean.

SWELLRADAR is requesting a verified marine run for Bells Beach.

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Synthetic valuesBlocked
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Spot calibratedSpot-calibrated profile

Spot intelligence.

Bells is calibrated as a reef complex with Centreside, Rincon and the Bowl, not as one point peak. South-southwest to southwest swell and west-through-north wind drive the score while tide remains broad and section dependent.

Profile source · Surfline Bells Beach spot guide
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Profile geometry

Swell axis SSW · 205°

Offshore wind from NNE · Advanced profile

Wave

Multiple right-hand reef sections across the Bells amphitheatre

Coarse sand over sedimentary rock reef

Swell window

SSW–SW

1.0–7.0 m offshore ranking band

Clean wind

W–NW–N offshore

Applied to wind scoring

Tide window

Broad tide range · section dependent

Qualitative timing guidance

Field guide

Read the break.

Character

01

Bells Beach is defined by multiple right-hand reef sections across the bells amphitheatre over coarse sand over sedimentary rock reef. The shape can change with swell angle, period and the active section, so the live score should always be paired with a visual check from shore.

Best setup

02

SSW–SW swell, w–nw–n offshore and broad tide range · section dependent form the profile baseline. SWELLRADAR treats 1.0–7.0 m as a working range, not a guarantee of breaking-wave size.

Lineup read

03

This is an advanced profile: positioning, entry and exit should be assessed before committing. Pay particular attention to the button rock shelf, powerful winter sets, long section-to-section paddle. Local signs and advice always take priority.

Know before you paddle

Live conditions and local advice always override this profile.

The Button rock shelfPowerful winter setsLong section-to-section paddleCold water and changing currents
Optional community layerRecent surfer reportsVoluntary and potentially incomplete. Not used for the forecast or Surf Score.

The break

Reef break

Advanced. Works best with SSW–SW swell.

Timing

W–NW–N offshore

Broad tide range · section dependent. Re-check local observations and the lineup before you paddle out.

Data note

Model data unavailable

SWELLRADAR withholds numerical conditions, scores and surf windows until a quality-checked marine forecast is available.