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Bells Beach

Australia's most famous competitive surf spot. Home of the Rip Curl Pro since 1973. Powerful right reef break on the Great Ocean Road. Cold water, big swells.

Right reef break

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Best Conditions

Swell Direction

SW, S

Swell Size

3–12 ft

Tide

mid tide

Wind

offshore (N/NW)

Season

winter

Skill Level

Intermediate — Expert

Location

County

Victoria

Region

Great Ocean Road

Coordinates

-38.3685, 144.2815

NOAA Buoy

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